Severe Neglect Case! (Photos)

[FoodFreedomNow]

The postural issue you noted with the female gosling is concerning. Does it seem like a possible "roach" back (like a hump)? Might be genetic, or a result of being raised in improper conditions (nutritional).

I really hope Animal Control takes action on this case, and soon. No animals should suffer this kind of neglect, and the fact that he keeps raising more birds suggests that as long as he can make money on them, he'll keep hatching them.

 

[Isadora]

Wow, this is upsetting.
I got a gander this past summer who was malnourished. He had all his feathers but his frame was so tiny and he was nothing but feather and bones. It was so nice to see him turn into a beautiful bird.
God bless you for saving these poor babies. Following!

 

[Sammster]

Bless you for saving these poor birds! ♡♡♡

 

[Bochama]

For their feet I recommend epsom salt bath followed with neosprin or silver sulfide cream and you can cover it with a bandage. I am horrified that he even cut off their toe. I wonder why he did that. I hope hes caught before he does this to other animals. I'm glad you found them and I hope they will all grow up to be healthy.

 

[NatJ]

Parts of their feet are already looking better, which is incredible, but I do think I need to do a bumble treatment on all of them.

Clean conditions can do wonders!

I don't know what kind of bumblefoot treatment you have in mind, but you might just keep them in clean conditions with plenty of food for a few days before you do anything that would be particularly stressful for them.

 

[NatJ]

I am horrified that he even cut off their toe. I wonder why he did that.

If it is the same toe on all of them, then it is probably meant as a method of identification (like a legband, but more permanent and with some rather obvious problems.)

 

[Texasclucker]

I'm super frazzled and extremely upset and because it's a Sunday these babies can't get to a vet right now. This morning I met with a breeder to purchase six pilgrim goslings, 4 (1MO) and 2 (2W)...before he even opened the box I could smell the rot coming off of them. They were absolutely caked with filth and so without hesitation, I grabbed them all up and hauled butt to get home. They went right into the bathtub that had to be drained twice and while drying them off, I finally got to see their feet and I am horrified at the state of them.

Here's my plan of action -- if there's anything you can think of that I'm missing please let me know. I also already contacted the Carolina Waterfowl Rescue for guidance on how to report this man and hopefully save any future animals from him.

Organic Duckling Starter w/ Kelp & Nutritional Yeast mixed in (waiting on a Mazuri order to arrive)
Rooster Booster in their water today and then Durastat Oregano
Snacks - Kale & Peas with liquid B12
Epsom Salt Soaks with calendula salve on their feet, I don't even know if it's safe to do a bumblefoot treatment on babies??

My advice is to beat those people with a wet rope poor sweet babies

 

[Vampiric_Conure]

Yeeeeeeeek at those birds! I'm so grateful you came across them and they're on their road to recovery!

 

[TheCluckyClucker2]

I am glad there are people like you.

 

[Bochama]

If it is the same toe on all of them, then it is probably meant as a method of identification (like a legband, but more permanent and with some rather obvious problems.)

so cruel. I feel so bad for these poor babies.