Long time chicken lady that just adopted a adult watch goose.

[Farm Girl NJ]

Hi All, I adopted a lonely goose at my farm two weeks ago and it turns out he has coccidiosis. My vet said to give him Corid, but he doesn't know much about geese and he could not tell me if it is OK to put it in the water like I do with the chickens since the goose needs to puts his head under the water and it would get in his eyes. The vet also said we can use SMZ powder on the food but didn't know hoe to get it to stick to the food. I appreciate any advise from people who have had to medicate a goose. I don't want to let him in with the chickens before we clear up the Cocci. Thank you for your advise.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
SMZ comes in tablets too. Will he willingly eat something like that?

 

[Farm Girl NJ]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
SMZ comes in tablets too. Will he willingly eat something like that?

Thanks for responding. Occasionally he will eat a piece of watermelon but not consistently. yes today and no tomorrow. He seems pretty fussy about food.

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome! Best of luck with your goose.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC! great to have you join us.

 

[Farm Girl NJ]

Welcome! Best of luck with your goose.

thank you

 

[Farm Girl NJ]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

thanks

 

[Farm Girl NJ]

Welcome to BYC! great to have you join us.

thanks

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

You might post in our Emergency forums for more help with your bird... https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures.10/

Good luck and hope he is ok!