My Bella died suddenly

[Baybrio]

My 2 year old Embdem goose Bella laid 2 eggs a couple weeks ago but no more. Yesterday I thought she was sedentary but eating and drinking. This morning she ate and acted cold but is in a sheltered building so I gave her fresh straw. When I came out for snacks she was dead. I have a male, Beast and he was just horrified tried to protect her body, get into the box and is still very agitated.
How would I know if it was an impacted egg? What will happen if I keep Beast alone until I can raise gosling? His heart is broken. I clean their 50g tank biweekly give grass, scratch grains, and Romain lettuce for snack. She was eating and walking around this morning. My heart. My heart is broken. She never lost weight or acted sick.

I have no idea what happened. They don't always give us much warning when they don't feel well.

 

[Iowajones]

It’s hard not to love geese honestly, you aren’t alone in that!

Let us know how things work out for your gander.

I sure will.

 

[DiYMama540]

Hate to read about your loss. Agree with @Goosebaby , finding a companion for your gander will do wonders for both of you. My gander took to some ducklings I hatched and is still very attached to them. Best of luck

 

[Iowajones]

Sorry for your loss. This is roughly how my neighbor's Embden passed. No visible wounds, she stayed out the night before (not coming back to the barn) if I recall, and I think she might have been a little slow too. But otherwise no signs. We weren't sure of her age.

Did you ever find out what happened?

So sorry! I did a necropsy and we found nothing. According to my vet Geese will have no heart symptoms until they are found dead. She believes she had heart failure. They are very hardy birds but the rapid breeding of popular breeds is leading to more of these problems. Just sad to lose such a beautiful farm friend..

 

[Iowajones]

Terrible, well that's good to know. I plan to breed down the road, but will do it responsibly as Yes, let them be 2 seasons of eggs is what the vet said

I feel for you. My female goose is laying her fourth egg at the moment. Two have already broken. I have not been able to get the second broken one out of the nest yet. She made her nest in the communal coop which has four geese that have all grown up together and are almost a year old. Tilly is the only female. Her mate is very attentive to her and the "uncles" wait outside while she is on the nest laying. The two uncles pace around the coop and up and down the stairs nervously not leaving until she comes out. I would also be heartbroken of one of them suddenly died. My condolences and heart felt sorrow for you. Cara

Thank you Cara. She is being introduced this week to goslings and has taken a fatherly disposition with mama Areal and babies Dolly and Reba.

 

[NevadaEmma]

Thank you Cara. She is being introduced this week to goslings and has taken a fatherly disposition with mama Areal and babies Dolly and Reba.

Good luck and best wishes for a happy family!

 

[Iowajones]

Good luck and best wishes for a happy family!

Thank you, I was raised on this farm and returned 5 years ago. It's been interesting, joyess and heartbreaking but I will die happy.

 

[AGeese]

Sorry for your loss. This is roughly how my neighbor's Embden passed. No visible wounds, she stayed out the night before (not coming back to the barn) if I recall, and I think she might have been a little slow too. But otherwise no signs. We weren't sure of her age.

Did you ever find out what happened?

 

[AGeese]

So sorry! I did a necropsy and we found nothing. According to my vet Geese will have no heart symptoms until they are found dead. She believes she had heart failure. They are very hardy birds but the rapid breeding of popular breeds is leading to more of these problems. Just sad to lose such a beautiful farm friend..

Terrible, well that's good to know. I plan to breed down the road, but will do it responsibly as I can.

 

[NevadaEmma]

I Have located a rescued female and she also has 2 goslings. After a quarantine and clearance from the vet I will talk to the rescue. Goslings would sure be nice and I put some heat in my barn for all my little ones. I have 11 chickens too. Thank you, I really appreciate the help and kindness. Not everyone gets how we love them so much.

I feel for you. My female goose is laying her fourth egg at the moment. Two have already broken. I have not been able to get the second broken one out of the nest yet. She made her nest in the communal coop which has four geese that have all grown up together and are almost a year old. Tilly is the only female. Her mate is very attentive to her and the "uncles" wait outside while she is on the nest laying. The two uncles pace around the coop and up and down the stairs nervously not leaving until she comes out. I would also be heartbroken of one of them suddenly died. My condolences and heart felt sorrow for you. Cara