My goslings are growing

[Magriet]

My goslings are growing beautiful and just want to make sure, they run around but they also sit a lot. Is that normal? They run and then they just plonk down and continue eating in a sitting position. They look healthy I just want to make very sure they are ok. They are growing really fast! Some are a lot bigger than the others

 

[Goosebaby]

That sounds normal

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

Agree with @Goosebaby - goslings, like many other young animals, seem to have spurts of energy followed by "down time" (where they're presumably recharging). Since they grow so fast, I think goslings seem to wear themselves out more noticeably and may frequently rest between bouts of activity.

As long as they get back up and resume their running around, the behavior sounds normal; reluctance to stand or walk, however, could be cause for concern.

 

[Magriet]

Thank you, I also think it is very hot, but we keep on putting out fresh cool water.

 

[Isadora]

How long do they run around before taking a rest? My gosling was niacin deficient and would only stand for 30 seconds or so before she had to sit down. She got better rapidly after adding more nutritional yeast to her food.

 

[Magriet]

I will have to look at the time they are up more carefully. I need be I will add nutritional yeast Thanks