My goose suddenly can't walk, has weak legs, and is disoriented. Why?

I would be concerned there is an injury to the leg, such as a sprain, break, or wound, or even a neurologic/muscular issues that could be affecting her legs. If it's been going on for several months without improvement, it would be best to have a vet take a look in person to rule out any treatable issues. If no problems can be found or treated, and she is able to get around and is still eating and drinking, making sure she has easy access to food and water, and isn't being picked on by the rest of the flock may help make things easier.

Do not give anymore Panado. Acetominophen can be toxic to birds. It is never recommended to medicate a pet without the advice of a veterinarian. Geese eat mainly fresh grasses, shoots and clover. you can soak some wheat in water to soften it and offer that to Hansie. Unflavored PediaLyte can be offered via syringe to maintain hydration. Ideally, he should be physically examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating domestic fowl to diagnose and treat infection or injury. Keep him separated from the flock. Keep him warm and as stress free as possible until he sees the doctor.

Thanks for reaching out about Vita. Have any diagnostic testing been performed (radiographs, comprehensive blood work)? Other support avenues need to be investigated such as anti-inflammatories, treatments for toxins, Marek's disease and more. Good luck.

Hi, and thanks for your question. This is a quite generic but concerning presentation. Differentials are many, from gastrointestinal diseases (infection/inflammations often dietary related) to any disease that can spread systemically (causing lethargy for example) like infection, and anything that can cause pain/discomfort. An immediate check up at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

Thanks for reaching out about Peanut. By the description, there could be something occluding the throat or esophagus. Can it drink water? Try gently opening the mouth and peering, examine the tongue if possible. With these complications, a veterinary visit is recommended.

Thanks for reaching out about Pukki and including photos. There are multiple causes of acute loss of legs including: spinal trauma, metabolic concerns (liver, kidney), infectious diseases (circovirus, aspergillosis), and more. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. For now, remove perches and provide a soft towel on which to sit. Ensure that food and water are within reach. Continue to syringe feed if needed. Good luck.

Without knowing what caused the deaths of the rest of your flock it would be hard to recommend treatment. It sounds as if some sort of contagious issue such as bacterial infection, virus, etc may be causing the problem. It would be best to bring your drake into a local vet clinic ASAP so he can be examined to determine the cause of the illness. If you have any other birds remaining in your flock, separating out and quarantining sick birds from the healthy ones, and thoroughly cleaning all shared food, water, bedding areas may help reduce further spread.