I need help determining whether or not my goose is laying an egg.

[Porter Dobslaw]

Hello everyone, my small goose, Cuddles, whom I assume is a female, might be laying an egg. She is very lethargic and allows people to pick her up and she doesn't run away from people anymore. She also doesn't honk or make a sound at all. Her bowel movements are all runny and are sticking to her rear end. I don't know if she is laying an egg or not. She is almost 6 months old as she will turn that on the 18th. She has been like this since Monday. Can you all help me please? I am very worried

 

[jtn42248]

Does not sound like typical egg laying behavior. Sounds more like she may be ill. Is there a vet nearby that you can consult with? If you have other birds I would keep her isolated from them until you know for sure. Sorry I could not be of more help.

 

[Porter Dobslaw]

I do have other birds just one other goose. How long should I isolate? Also yes there is a vet nearby but I don't know if they do geese. Thanks for your reply!
Update: They don't do geese and the nearest one is far away. Is there any antibiotics we can give her?

 

[Goosebaby]

The problem is that this could be or might not be something that’s treatable with antibiotics, these symptoms you’ve described are very serious, it could be anything from bacterial, viral, poisoning, or an internal issue.

I know it isn’t easy but her survival at this point may depend on correct diagnosis and treatment by a vet.

If you can get her some b vitamin complex it can boost her energy, I can’t really recommend antibiotics because I live in a state where you can’t get them without a prescription, I don’t know where you live, if it’s the same and if not what meds you have access to.

 

[Bo Garrett]

Federal Law requires a prescription for antibiotics that are water soluble but you can still buy injectable antibiotics and there are other alternative sources such as oral (pill form) antibiotics such as penicillin, amoxycillin, etc... It is evident your goose is very sick and if it is not drinking and eating will not last long as this tends to cause severe liver damage and dehydration. Since you don't know specifically what is wrong you'll need to use a broad spectrum antibiotic, given your bird may be dehydrated you'll need to try to get some liquid in her via a syringe (without needle) and mix some vitamins and electrolytes in the water as well.

Blessings,

Bo

 

[Goosebaby]

@Porter Dobslaw How is your goose today?

 

[Porter Dobslaw]

a little better but not a lot

 

[Porter Dobslaw]

alright i forgot to post but...
Saturday Morning, Cuddles almost 6 months. Passed away.

 

[Miss Lydia]

So sorry for our loss. In case you need antibiotics you can order here, and there are members who can help with dosage.
https://allbirdproducts.com/products/baytril-10

How is you other goose doing?

 

[Isaac 0]

Sorry for your loss.

As a reference, the dose for Enrofloxacin (Baytril) 10%, 0.05ml per pound, orally, twice daily, for no more than five days, or yeast infection may occur.