Injured goose- when to become concerned about not eating?

[Goosehill]

One of my geese managed to get caught in the fence on Friday, I’m not sure if she was chased by another or the strong gusty winds panicked her, as she usually won’t go near it but I suspect that another goose was involved at least in part.
She is a bit shocked but will drink, water or electrolyte. However, she isn’t really interested in her normal food or any softer alternatives.
How long to wait before considering tube feeding her? At present she has good strength but just wants to sit and rest and I’m concerned she will weaken.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Will she eat greens?

 

[Goosehill]

Will she eat greens?

No, just drinking at present

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

If she's in good weight I might give her a few days before force feeding her, but that I not something I'm familiar with.

 

[Goosebaby]

You can try mixing some feed with enough water to make a soup, that might encourage her to eat.

 

[Goosehill]

You can try mixing some feed with enough water to make a soup, that might encourage her to eat.

Good suggestion, this evening I made a soup with her favourite sprouted wheat, a bit of maize and yummy greens all in the blender. She took to it after I dipped her bill in it and has been going back to it from time to time, so fingers crossed. I reckon the calf electrolyte is too strong so have made it up at 1/10th strength and added 1 teaspoon honey per litre to provide additional glucose/sucrose and all the goodies found in Manuka honey and it has proved acceptable too.
She is bruised and a bit tender under her bill so swallowing solids is probably uncomfortable, but she seems to be improving.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

That's great news.