MN wild Mallard with broken wing

[Andi]

In summer my neighborhood has a frequent Mallard that waddles his rounds checking out the bird feeder zones. I think (George, as he has been called) escaped a situation with a broken wing. I thought I would share with you all whatever happens.
I did check out the pinned post about what is safe (and not safe) to feed them. (Thank-you!)
This weekend we are dealing with a snowstorm so I would rather not venture out, so I am looking into what I have that can help him, food-wise.
I live in town, so I don't have a barn to keep him warm in. Not that I would be able to catch him very easily anyway.
He 1st showed up at my feeders yesterday. He didn't leave until it was starting to get dark. I had put a mixture of seed out marketed for finch (with sunflower pieces, millet and other small seed) and some corn meal. He was back at my feeders right away this morning.

 

[casportpony]

Can you catch him?

 

[Andi]

Here's another view showing he just drags his right wing.

 

[Andi]

Can you catch him?

Highly doubtful. We have about a foot of snow or more on the ground and his webbed feet are like wearing snow shoes. Even if I could, I have 2 cats and a big dog in the house.

 

[casportpony]

Highly doubtful. We have about a foot of snow or more on the ground and his webbed feet are like wearing snow shoes. Even if I could, I have 2 cats and a big dog in the house.

If you could catch him he could stay in a box until you are able to transport him to wildlife rescue tomorrow. If you can catch him, contact a wildlife rescue and see if they will come. If the wing is broken it needs to be set of he might lose the ability to fly, which is a death sentence.

If you want to feed him something other than bird seed you can feed him dry cat or dog food.

 

[Andi]

If you could catch him he could stay in a box until you are able to transport him to wildlife rescue tomorrow. If you can catch him, contact a wildlife rescue and see if they will come. If the wing is broken it needs to be set of he might lose the ability to fly, which is a death sentence.

If you want to feed him something other than bird seed you can feed him dry cat or dog food.

That's not a realistic option for me. The closest wildlife rehab is about 3 hours away.

 

[Andi]

I made him a soft mixture to eat. Minute oatmeal, cornmeal, small sized cat food, bell pepper (chopped small) and freeze dried mealworms, all cooked with extra water. After microwaving I cooled it in the fridge. He gobbled it up and came looking for more!

 

[casportpony]

Call animal control and see if they can suggest something.

 

[Andi]

Call animal control and see if they can suggest something.

Good idea! I will give it a try. Thanks!

 

[Andi]

Call animal control and see if they can suggest something.

I couldn't find anything close in my initial Google search. Everything was closed also. I don't know if a Veterinarian would be willing to do anything. I could call them after work tomorrow.