- Dec 15, 2018
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Hi! My sweet goose Jane (mixed breed, nearly 2 years old) suddenly can't stand up or walk, but she can swim. I'm guessing it's an internal injury - maybe dislocated hip? because she seems perfectly healthy otherwise - good weight, clean vent, clear eyes, alert, eating, not lethargic or weak, normal poop. It's affecting both her legs, one more than the other. No obvious inflammation or wound, and she can still paddle. She was trembling (with pain?) after trying to stand up, but seemed to feel better after a minute of lying still.
Is it safe to leave her in the pond? She's not being harassed and I think she would prefer to stay with the flock. I lifted her out of the pond, but she very deliberately flopped herself back in and seems much more comfortable there. I've put plenty of food beside the pond, and she's eating well.
Is it likely a vet could help her? I don't have an avian vet nearby, and I fear the stress of the experience might do more harm than good.
Thank you! Really appreciate any advice or thoughts!!!
Is it safe to leave her in the pond? She's not being harassed and I think she would prefer to stay with the flock. I lifted her out of the pond, but she very deliberately flopped herself back in and seems much more comfortable there. I've put plenty of food beside the pond, and she's eating well.
Is it likely a vet could help her? I don't have an avian vet nearby, and I fear the stress of the experience might do more harm than good.
Thank you! Really appreciate any advice or thoughts!!!