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If you can get a pic that would help. If an infection from a wound he may need oral antibiotics. Glad to hear he is making progress. I am thinking he is very sore.

The uropygial gland, informally known as the preen gland or the oil gland, is a bilobate sebaceous gland possessed by the majority of birds. It is located dorsally at the base of the tail (between the fourth caudal vertebrae and the pygostyle) and is greatly variable in both shape and size...

Yes that is the oil gland if down closer to the end of the back. Let us know what you find out please.

I'm glad you brought him in at least putting him in water helped you see better the extent of his injuries. He maybe very sore or he may have internal injuries. Might take time for him to heal but if possible maybe get a vet to check him over before long especially if you don't see improvement...

Another thing about getting him in some warm water is you'll be able to look closely for any injuries you missed check out his wing real good underside to if you haven't. I hope he starts to feel better soon, glad to hear he is eating and drinking some, I wouldn't give him much sugar water as...

The main reason for floating in nice warm water it to relieve any pain or pressure he may have from injuries to muscles etc. Warm water can help him relax enough he may try to preen and having him in warm water a few times isn't going to give him wet feather, after he is finished pat him dry...

Are you keeping him safe and warm? have you tried him in a warm tub of water just to see how he is floating {be sure to stay right with him} Shock should be wearing off What an awful thing to happen so sorry about your KC was it a raccoon. He maybe be injured and you just can't see...