Bumping up...............I need some suggestions/advice?????
Any chance to get an x-ray done? Probably not. If it is the humerus (or even the scapula) which is fractured, then the only conservative treatment is to strap the injured wing against the body to produce some stability. Even then the pectoral muscles will move the fragment, therefore the bird should be kept in quit subdued lighting without any attempts to handle it for about seven days. There is a relatively high risk of incomplete healing (pseudarthrosis) or malalignment of the fracture, but it is always worth trying. Good luck!!!Thanks Terry & Pidgey...........When I extend the wing the bird is able to bring it back into place on it's own. I have felt the entire wing and compared it to the other. At the point of the wing where it connects to the body I can feel a swelling. Also there feels to be a slight bump on the wing along side of it.........it could be a possible break, I'm not sure.
The bird is safe and resting comfortable for the night. I will attempt to tape it in the morning as you both have suggested.
Does anyone have a picture or diagram for me to follow as to the proper way to tape the wing in place.??? Is there a link in the resource section on how to tape a wing????
Thanks again for your help.
It sure does, Louise. It was a great find.Hi All...........There is no change in the birds condition since last night.
I have contacted the Flamingo Pet Clinic here in Vegas. I have an appointment at 3:15 thisafternoon for this bird and also the baby that I found yesterday.
These people were so nice over the phone. There is absolutely no charge for the examinations. They have what is called a "Wild Wings Program".
This clinic appears to be a great resource here in Las Vegas.
I will update later thisafternoon on both birds after returning from the Clinic.
I meant to comment on this in my previouis post, to say:Hi All...........There is no change in the birds condition since last night.
I have contacted the Flamingo Pet Clinic here in Vegas. I have an appointment at 3:15 thisafternoon for this bird and also the baby that I found yesterday.
These people were so nice over the phone.
There is absolutely no charge for the examinations.
They have what is called a "Wild Wings Program". This clinic appears to be a great resource here in Las Vegas.
I will update later thisafternoon on both birds after returning from the Clinic.