sick gooseling

[cluck n quack]

I have a four week old goose Lane that is not driving she's eating but very skinny she has diarrhea all the time her mate is gotten much bigger but she has not any help they are both African games that I got a local farm store

 

[Miss Lydia]

I have a four week old goose Lane that is not driving she's eating but very skinny she has diarrhea all the time her mate is gotten much bigger but she has not any help they are both African games that I got a local farm store

What are you feeding her? and can you get a bird probiotic they also have it in powder with vitamins in it you mix up in water.

How long has this been going on and could she have eaten something toxic? if you think that maybe the case them i rec using Activated charcoal it can be found in the antacid isle at most stores you mix in water and let her drink this it will bind to any toxin except metal and leave the body.

Then there is such a thing as failure to thrive but they usually don't make it to 4 weeks.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/700526/flushes-for-aiding-in-toxin-removal#post_9508213
Here is the link to flushes but they have to be followed by directions.

 

[cluck n quack]

I spoke with the vet yesterday and they think it's Taxidea from possibly worms so I treating her now. She seems to be doing a little better today thank you

 

[Miss Lydia]

Seems odd a gosling would have worms at 4 weeks old but I'm sure it's probably happened I would still give her a probiotic for birds to help stabilize her tummy after worming. Hope the worming takes care of it.

 

[cluck n quack]

Well the vet told me to buy amprolium for chickens and geese I'm having a hard time finding it I did find a general D warmer that you mix in with their feed but I'm not sure this is going to work she needs help right away any suggestions? She is shaking her head and drinking constantly and still has diarrhea her head is cocked back in a S shaped like she's teying to sleep I'm just so worried about her

 

[Miss Lydia]

Well the vet told me to buy amprolium for chickens and geese I'm having a hard time finding it I did find a general D warmer that you mix in with their feed but I'm not sure this is going to work she needs help right away any suggestions? She is shaking her head and drinking constantly and still has diarrhea her head is cocked back in a S shaped like she's teying to sleep I'm just so worried about her

Most would not rec Amprolium for water fowl and usually say don't feed med feed to them because of the Amp. it's suppose to be safe but water fowl eat so much more than chicks is the reason. Safe guard for goats or horses which you can get in paste is much easier to give. depending on weight is how much to give so you'll need to weigh her.

Are you sure she couldn't have eaten something toxic or maybe she has an infection? I am going to see if @casportpony is on and can help out here I am worried about your gosling.

 

[casportpony]

Well the vet told me to buy amprolium for chickens and geese I'm having a hard time finding it I did find a general D warmer that you mix in with their feed but I'm not sure this is going to work she needs help right away any suggestions? She is shaking her head and drinking constantly and still has diarrhea her head is cocked back in a S shaped like she's teying to sleep I'm just so worried about her

I'd find a different vet, but if you want to find amprolium, it's sold as Corid, Ampromed and Amprol. Tractor Supply sells Corid Powder. Powder dose is 1.5 teaspoons per gallon for five days and it must be their only source of drinking water. No vitamins with thiamine should be given when treating with it.

If you want a wormer, get Safeguard liquid for goats. Dose is 0.23ml per pound for five days.

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

Also okay to use Safeguard or Panacur horse paste wormer. Dose is the same. Note that amprolium treats coccidiosis and Safeguard treats worms. Two different problems with two different medications, but they can be given at the same time.

-Kathy

 

[Miss Lydia]

Also okay to use Safeguard or Panacur horse paste wormer. Dose is the same. Note that amprolium treats coccidiosis and Safeguard treats worms. Two different problems with two different medications, but they can be given at the same time.

-Kathy

So this could be cocci which may be the reason for the diarrhea ?? so get the corid, K that maybe why she is drinking alot of water too?

Gosh i wish you were close i have corid and would be happy to give you some.

 

[cluck n quack]

So this could be cocci which may be the reason for the diarrhea ?? so get the corid, K that maybe why she is drinking alot of water too?

Gosh i wish you were close i have corid and would be happy to give you some.

I think it is Ciocci! She has all the symptoms