Help thin goose!

[sylviethecochin]

Another reason for B-complex. I can't find regular (non-flush-free) niacin anywhere anymore.

Also, no-one seems to be entirely sure that flush-free niacin would not work, as there do not seem to have been studies done with poultry, but one study shows that it doesn't even work properly on humans. So best to avoid it. Also avoid "slow-release" niacin, which apparently mainly just messes with the liver.

Sources: https://www.health.harvard.edu/news...-niacin-as-effective-as-other-kinds-of-niacin

EDT: Also, Niacin is B3; Riboflavin is B2.

 

[Miss Lydia]

It’s not easy to find it when I first started using reg niacin I had to order. I really like the liquid B complex

 

[DiYMama540]

Agree with the others advice to separate him with his own ration of duck pellets only. The alfalfa pellets and sweet feed should be treated more as a treat.
Anything you add to their regular feed throws off the levels of vitamins they are able to get from it.

Definitely start the Vitamin B Complex! I've seen the miracles it can work! You can add it to the water or give it orally. I prefer orally so I know they are getting a big enough dose.

Hoping for the best here Please update us with pics of your bird as well as his poo when you get a chance.

 

[CindyinSD]

EDT: Also, Niacin is B3; Riboflavin is B2.

Thanks for correcting that. Clearly my memory isn't what it was. I'm gonna edit my post so it doesn't confuse anyone.

 

[Silkielove102]

Have you been feeding him.


Does he need wormed...

 

[ColdCreekMinis]

You need to place him separate from your chickens but where he can still see his flock. Give him straight duck pellets and put some Nutritional yeast on it 1 tab per cup of feed. Give him water with some poultry Nutri drench and get liquid B complex and what ever his fav treat is put 1 ml over it so he gets his full dose. Make sure he eating by observing him closely. Can you post some pics or a video. Seems like a lot but the nutritional yeast will help if it’s a niacin deficiency the poultry Nutri drench will give him some extra boost and the liquid b complex also has niacin but the extra bs that will help with energy an appetite. I’d also get a base weight on him so you can keep track if he’s still losing or hopefully gaining. A vet is always first rec. but we know that not always feasible. And pics of his poop will also help. The liquid b complex and Nutri drench can be found at TSC and other feed stores the Nutritional yeast you can wait on till he’s back steady on his feet and putting on weight. The b complex an nutridrench are top pics for now.

I have both. I don't have to give him the b complex as a shot?

 

[MGG]

I have both. I don't have to give him the b complex as a shot?

No, over a treat. Like peas. Just make sure he gets the whole dose.

 

[ColdCreekMinis]

How much b complex?

Agree with the others advice to separate him with his own ration of duck pellets only. The alfalfa pellets and sweet feed should be treated more as a treat.
Anything you add to their regular feed throws off the levels of vitamins they are able to get from it.

Definitely start the Vitamin B Complex! I've seen the miracles it can work! You can add it to the water or give it orally. I prefer orally so I know they are getting a big enough dose.

Hoping for the best here Please update us with pics of your bird as well as his poo when you get a chance.

 

[MGG]

How much b complex?

@Miss Lydia ?

 

[Miss Lydia]

I’d do 1 ml morning an night since geese are so much larger than ducks for at least a week if your noticing marked improvement then cut back to 1 ml after a week. Is he eating good?