My 18 week old American Blue goose is ill. I think she may have been eating the layer pellets I give to my ducks. I am pretty sure it is a deficiency of some sort. A few days ago I noticed her wings had slipped. Just yesterday I noticed she would not leave the goose house to eat in the morning. I had to pick her up and carry her outside. By mid morning she was walking around grazing. But she wouldn't move when it came time to close them up for the night. I had to manually put her in. This morning, same thing. She couldn't pick herself up. She tried but couldn't manage. I carried her out once more. By midmorning, she was still not moving. I carried her out of them pen to some water and grass. She seemed dehydrated. I isolated her and have been making sure she can get to the water and food. I also taped her wings up. She moves herself with her beak. It is so sad! Her feathers seem all ragged and is seems she has not been preening herself. I feel just awful! I don't think it is botulism or poisoning. I don't spray any pesticides on my property. I also know I have no noxious weeds. I will mix a little molasses with her water in case of poisoning.
Anyone else have something like this happen? This is my first year with geese. Although I have been researching in the American and British books, I lack the experience that other have out there. I will be extremely grateful for any insights!
Anyone else have something like this happen? This is my first year with geese. Although I have been researching in the American and British books, I lack the experience that other have out there. I will be extremely grateful for any insights!