Wing wrap

[spope]

Hi! I started wrapping the wing of my goose and was wondering how many hours a day it needs to be wrapped or if I can take it off at night when she’s sleeping and her wing is “somewhat” in the position when wrapped.

I’m assuming broken or sprained but no visible damage and I felt each bone and nothing is snapped to touch that I notice. Trying to keep it from dragging on the ground.

 

[gtaus]

Sorry to hear about your goose and the bad wing. I don't have any suggestions. I'm just signing on to the thread to see what other smart people might suggest. Good luck.

 

[Goosebaby]

Hi! I started wrapping the wing of my goose and was wondering how many hours a day it needs to be wrapped or if I can take it off at night when she’s sleeping and her wing is “somewhat” in the position when wrapped.

I’m assuming broken or sprained but no visible damage and I felt each bone and nothing is snapped to touch that I notice. Trying to keep it from dragging on the ground.

I’ve never dealt with a broken wing so I’m not much help here. Can she move the wing at all? Does it just hang limp? Can you move it and put it in different positions without pain? Does she try to pull it away from you?

You could keep it wrapped continuously for a few days and then start taking nights off and see how that goes. Make sure that the sling is snug but not tight, you don’t want to prevent blood circulation.

 

[gtaus]

I don't know if this will help, but I asked ChatGPT AI about your issue and this is the response I got...

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It’s generally not recommended to put a goose’s wing in a sling unless directed by a veterinarian or wildlife rehabilitator. Birds, including geese, have delicate bones, and improper treatment can make the injury worse.

If the goose has a visibly injured wing, the best course of action is to contact a wildlife rehab center or a vet that specializes in birds. They can assess the injury and recommend the proper treatment, which could involve immobilizing the wing in a safe, supportive way or another specific intervention. Avoid handling the bird too much to prevent stress.

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I have raised geese before, but never had to deal with an issue of a bad wing.

We have a local poultry 4H club expert when it comes to birds. He has given me good advice in the past and knows the names and numbers of other people to contact for more information. You might reach out to an organization like that. I would reach out to any good free information first.

We don't have good local vets for poultry. You would get charged $$$ for bad advice. You could probably buy 10 new healthy geese for just one visit to the vet here. Not worth it, IMHO. But I do hope you can get the info you need.

Just found this on YouTube from a wildlife rehab channel...