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Goose problem walking
She could be trying to lay, sometimes if an egg is very large it can press on the nerves leading to the legs causing partial to full temporary paralysis of one or both legs. Other than that most leg issues are caused by nutritional deficiencies, most of the time it’s niacin or one of the other... -
Goose problem walking
What feed is she on? Is it a brand or a homemade mix? Does she have access to oyster shell? If you can feel her keel does it stick out abruptly from her body like a thin blade? When feeling her abdomen do you feel any large round lumps? What do her droppings look like? Has any been an... -
Small non-aggressive goose, friend for a Sebastopol UK
American Buffs are very calm and a medium to small breed, Brecon Buffs are said to be the same but I have no experience there. My Classic Roman is also a very calm goose and they’re a small breed. Here in the U.S they’re hard to come by compared to he tufted variety but over in the U.K and... -
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Unwell duck... What's going on?
Ducks with ascites usually get an upright penguin like posture, just adding that because it’s something to look for. -
bruising on goose webbing?
Maybe keep them off any snow or frozen ground for a few days and see if it goes away? -
Unwell duck... What's going on?
Water belly “ascites” isn’t a good sign, I’m very sorry. It can be caused by a few different things, some conditions are manageable, for a time at least, in most situations it’s a symptom of organ failure. In female birds it can be a symptom of reproductive problems like internal laying or... -
bruising on goose webbing?
How old is your goose? What kind of feed are they on? The closest thing this reminds me of is excessive cold exposure, maybe she’s more sensitive to cold than the others? Beyond that I would wonder about some sort of circulatory issue. Does she sit around a lot or breath/pant more heavily when... -
Duck reluctant to fully weight bear
Antibiotics aren’t needed, just pouring hydrogen peroxide over the bottom of the feet treats it and it only takes a few minutes. Bumblefoot is a different type of ailment than footpad dermatitis, bumblefoot is a bacterial infection that begins in a crack or injury and then festers, typically... -
Duck reluctant to fully weight bear
Let me guess, it’s winter where you are and it’s been a wet one? Pour hydrogen peroxide on the bottom of the feet twice a day for a week to two weeks until it goes away. After each application make sure she sits somewhere clean and dry where her feet can fully dry out. The rough slightly... -
Duck Coop Help!
Mine sleep in a 4x8 ft roofed dog kennel with a tarp draped over it for a wind break. As adults they don’t usually like being in enclosed spaces unless they’re nesting. Typically in the wild ducks and geese to be in wide open spaces so that they have a good chance at seeing a predator from a... -
Unwell duck... What's going on?
60ml catheter tip syringe, a 30ml will work too and will probably be less cumbersome when feeding a duck rather than a goose. My vet glued the tube to the syringe but I found that harder to clean that way and had the same issues with getting plugged up. Removing the tube to clear blockages is... -
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King quail keeps limping
It could be a sprain, in that case he’ll need lots of rest. -