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Why can't my healthy female goose stand or walk after three months?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

What would cause a female goose Lucy to not be able to stand and walk otherwise healthy eats well and swims and plays with toys hand raised mostly inside she like to socialize and will honk and likes other animals she has even laid eggs in this condition its been three months since she stopped walking and standing she does try all the time

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on May 13th, 2019

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.

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