This is the most important step, as a wildlife rehabilitator will have the expertise and resources to properly care for the gosling. Once you have found a wildlife rehabilitator, you should take the gosling there immediately.
2. Keep the gosling warm.
Goslings are very sensitive to cold, so it is important to keep them warm. You can do this by placing them in a warm, draft-free area. You can also use a heating pad or heat lamp to provide additional warmth.
3. Provide food and water.
Goslings need a diet that is high in protein and low in fat. You can feed them a commercial waterfowl starter feed, or you can make your own food by mixing together equal parts cooked rice, oatmeal, and chopped greens. You should also provide the gosling with fresh water at all times.
4. Handle the gosling as little as possible.
Goslings are easily stressed, so it is important to handle them as little as possible. When you do need to handle them, be sure to do so gently and support their body.
5. Provide a safe environment.
The gosling will need a safe place to live where they can grow and develop. This can be an enclosure in your backyard or a designated area in a park. The enclosure should be escape-proof and have a shallow water dish for bathing and drinking.
6. Be patient.
It takes time for goslings to grow and develop. Be patient and provide the gosling with the care they need, and they will eventually be able to be released back into the wild.