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19th July 2006, 07:01 AM
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Canada goose in trouble...Hi Folks,
I don't know who remembers or not but there is a family of Canada geese residing in the back lot of my work, the 2 parents and 2 goslings. I took some pictures of them not too long ago and posted. Anyhow, there seems to be a problem with one of the goslings, I am not completely certain but it looks like one of it's wings has been severly damaged. The goslings are very well developed at this point and are about the size of the mother and completely feathered. My co-worker, who regulary watches and feeds them in the mornings brought this to my attention this morning and I went out to see for myself. It looks as if the one wing is completely missing all of it's primary flight feathers. If I didn't know better, I'd say that the wing is missing the entire manus/bone section altogether. I never noticed this before but my co-worker said she has for some time now. I'm wondering if perhaps it was attacked when it was younger and lost part of it's wing but it didn't become noticeable until the flight feathers started to come in. In any case, it can't fly and I don't know what to do or how to help. I contacted my vet to get some names of rehabbers in the area and out of the two that do it from home, neither are available. The receptionist suggested the TWC (Toronto Wildlife Centre) and also animal control. I explained the full situation to her and she said that both will put the goose down in this case if it can't fly ever again (which I knew). I inquired about a refuge place and there are none around here, only way up north and out of my range. Shoot, I feel so bad and I really don't know what I can do...does anyone have any suggestions? Once the family moves on, they will leave this gosling behind to fend for himself and it will obviously either starve to death or be preyed upon. I hate when these things happen and around me  
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19th July 2006, 08:36 AM
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Hi Ron,
I called the vet back and she believes that the refuge place is in Haliburton but she wasn't even sure if it's still there or what the name of it is. I called the bowmanville zoo as well and they won't take it either. The lady there told me some things I was a little dubious of. She said that the family will remain there just fine and as long as there is food etc. I can't imagine the parents spending their entire lives in the back pond at my work, never going anywhere or moving on eventually. Geese come and go out in the back all the time but this is the only family there at the moment that has decided to raise a family in this location. I'll have to try to make some more calls tomorrow as well as hope that Terry or someone else has a good suggestion. The situation doesn't seem to be urgent yet and as long as the family remains put. Thanks Ron,
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19th July 2006, 08:49 AM
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Hi Brad,
I'm sure this is quite frustrating as you are trying to get the proper help, and there just doesn't seem to be any. Does the gosling have any prolems other then the wing. Can you tell if there is an infection? If the bird doesn't have any other noticeable problem or disease perhaps it is not urgent. Hopefully this will give you some more time to search , and experts to respond to your thread. Sorry I'm not any help, but sending positive thoughts for resolution to this.
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19th July 2006, 08:55 AM
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Hi Treesa and thank you,
No, the gosling seems to be totally fine and healthy otherwise. I can't tell if there is an infection but I will look closer tomorrow morning at work. I'll try to take some pictures or a video as well and if it will open the wing etc. When the family was fed this morning, after they like to go back to the pond out back, they all kinda of run back afterwards. This morning the parents and the other gosling ran half way then sort of flew the rest. You could clearly see the wing "problem" on the one gosling as this point and as well that it couldn't become airborn like the others.
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19th July 2006, 09:21 AM
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Well, I feel much better that the bird seems strong, and that you have your eye out on it anyway. Hopefully something will come up.
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19th July 2006, 10:58 AM
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Hi Brad,
Boy, you really do have a difficult situation there. I am assisting a similar Canada Goose here that has angel wing and cannot fly. S/he and the family live at a lovely mobile home park in my city that has lovely ponds and streams and nice people who feed and try to look after the birds there. This particular goose is currently residing in my backyard with the wing wrapped to see if we can improve upon the situation. Dr. Lee felt there was a good chance of success .. not to the point of being able to fly but just to get the wing up enough not to drag on the ground as it had been. Fortunately, for this goose, our weather is mild, and it can live out its life at the mobile home park without facing too many difficulties. I'm PM'ing you with a thought about your goose .. Terry
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#9
20th July 2006, 05:10 AM
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Thanks Terry and All,
We may have come up with a solution to this problem. Just waiting to hear back from one of our members. So hopefully, things will work out for this poor goose. Ron, I may need to ask for your assistance sometime in the future, I'll let you know and keep you posted. Here is a picture of the goose's wing from this morning as well as a video. They aren't that clear either of them but I think you'll be able to see. In the video, watch closely for the flapping near the end and pay attention to it's right wing. Click on the top picture to see the video.  Last edited by Pigeonpal2002; 26th December 2006 at 08:28 PM.
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#10
20th July 2006, 05:23 AM
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Hi Brad,
I'm glad you have found a solution and I'm sure you will let us know when all is done. I can't watch the video, but from the picture...I'm sure this problem is like a hang nail, or worse and effects its most important ability to be able to take off and fly swiftly and safely. Thanks for keeping a watchful eye and taking action.
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20th July 2006, 03:27 PM
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Hi Brad,
It looks like that goose has been pinioned (partial surgical removal of the wing) or it was born missing a portion of the wing or lost a portion of the wing somehow or other along the way. There is definitely no possibility of that goose flying away under its own power. I hope your plan works out. Terry
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25th July 2006, 09:06 AM
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Hey Brad...
I will take the little guy in. My 5 geese are pretty tame, so they should take him in. They are a lot of fun. It's funny, no matter where they are, if they hear my voice they come running, flying, flapping over to me. I swear they are trying to talk to me!!  When I talk to them, they chatter back to me and answer my every word! I just want to make sure this little one is not sick in any way.
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Jimmy
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25th July 2006, 11:34 AM
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ALL RIGHT, JIMMY !! BLESS YOUR HEART !!
Sure hope all works out...the goose is healthy AND can be caught!! Updates awaited !!!
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25th July 2006, 06:44 PM
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Hi Jimmy,
Thank you so much for your very kind offer to take in this poor gosling. The family is still happily hanging around my work, feeding and just lounging around. The gosling seems to be totally healthy (to me) other than it's damaged wing. Perhaps Terry can give us some more advice on this and I do want to make sure that we don't bring a bird to your place without making sure it is completely healthy. Terry, how much of a concern is this to Jimmy, bringing in a wild goose to his farm? Also, in regards to capturing this goose, I have to admit I'm afraid to attempt it by myself, especially with the family there. The father would likely go nuts if I tried to capture this gosling, they are so very protective. Should we wait a little longer and to see if/when the family moves on before attempting a capture? Any advice or thoughts on any of these matters would be good right now! lol Thanks again Jimmy...
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