Angel wing on goose

[MapleGoose]

Hey so I own a goose when I first got her and here wings were growing in she had angel wing but I quickly fixed it by tapping back her wings for a few days it's been a year after and during her molting she got it again to which I did the same thing for about 5 days however she still from time to time let's them unfold as if she has angel wing but she can quickly fix it herself if she wants to. This does happen a bit more often that I would like is there anything I can do at this point I'm kind of hoping she grows out of it after she finishes molting. In the picture you can see her flight feathers kinda sticking out and sometimes it will just come out completely.

 

[BrandonsBirbs]

The cause is attributed to a diet high in carbohydrates and proteins
Waterfowl diet consists mostly of grass so a rich diet is unnatural to their system
Popcorn and other human food given to wild or domesticated young birds produce this condition
An adult bird with this condition is unable to be treated, there is no cure and they will be unable to fly
If you find a wild bird in this condition, let the local wildlife authorities know as they can capture it and protect it at a wildlife park or farm
Left on its own, the bird is unprotected
The unnaturally rich diet causes fast growth in young birds causing the wing deformity
Feeding waterfowl such as ducks high quantities of bread are a cause
It develops as a deformity of the wing growth where the young bird grows quicker than their wing bones
This weight of the growing flight feathers stress the developing muscles that move the wing bone causing twisting and slipping
Young birds can be treated if caught and treated in the early stages

Birds in the wild do not usually suffer this condition unless like the ducks in a local park they are subject to families feeding them bread in the mistaken belief that they are doing a good thing. While it is nice to interact with the wild animals, letting them forage for their food is far kinder than providing rich calorie laden bread that can cause them during their growth stage to develop angel wings. The avian veterinarian may be able to diagnose your feathered family member by appearance alone; if other illnesses need to be ruled out blood tests may be ordered.

Treatment of the deformity means taking instant action when you first notice this developing on the immature bird. If you see the wing tips starting to splay out at an awkward angle while they are growing, you can take the young bird to the veterinarian who may suggest that you wrap the wing, binding it onto the bird’s flank for a few days. By acting promptly, you will find it may reverse the damage. At the same time as treating the young bird, adjust his food to a more natural diet and it will benefit your bird. At first your young bird may take a bit to adjust to the binding, and it may be useful to put him in a separate enclosure from the rest of the flock, near enough so he can see them and be reassured, but not in the same enclosure in case the other birds attack him.

Binding the wing allows it to be supported while the limb and feathers form correctly. For older birds, the deformity cannot be reversed sadly, and in the case of a wild bird they are rendered flightless which means they are left behind when the flock leaves and they are open to predators due to the loss of their main method of defense (flying). Teaching your family the harm that bread or popcorn feeding does to the development of birds is important, as this so-called kindness act is far from what it is perceived.

Recovery in a young bird that is bound and taped up to protect the wing tip is rapid. It usually only takes a few days until the wing strengthens in its rightful place and hardens into position. Once the healing has occurred, you can gently remove the binding and the tape taking care not to rip any feathers out as you go. Your bird will be happy to have the use of his wings back and readjust quickly back into flock life. If it is one of your older birds, then management is the only option. They will be happy with the flock, and all it needs is to keep them free from predators, as they will not be able to fly away to avoid them. Because the condition doesn’t cause any pain, your bird will be quite happy being grounded and cared for.

All from: https://wagwalking.com/bird/condition/angel-wing

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Angel Wing is a condition that affects mostly waterfowl, caused by a nutritional deficiency in vitamins and minerals combined with a high level of carbohydrates and sugars. While a number of factors are involved, human-fed bread is one of the probable causes. It causes the carpal joint (or wrist) on the wing to grow awkwardly, leaving the wing unable to sit flush at the bird’s side. This affects their ability to fly and the growth of their primary flight feathers — making them look more like sticks than feathers.

Damage in fully mature birds is irreversible and likely fatal, due to the inability to fly to food sources and rejection from their flocks. If the bird is young and the diet changes dramatically, however, the damage could be reversed.

From: https://naturemuseum.org/2016/05/what-is-angel-wing-syndrome/

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If Angel wing is corrected while the duck is still growing, it is often easily treatable; however, if treatment is delayed or the condition is not recognized until the duck is older, then the deformity remains permanent. Ducks are most at risk of developing angel wing when they are between 8 to 12 weeks of age.

See more at: http://www.duckdvm.com/condition/angel-wing

Hopefully some of this information is useful to you. Seems to me if it reoccurs you can simply manage it but cannot cure it.

 

[MapleGoose]

All from: https://wagwalking.com/bird/condition/angel-wing

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From: https://naturemuseum.org/2016/05/what-is-angel-wing-syndrome/

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Hopefully some of this information is useful to you. Seems to me if it reoccurs you can simply manage it but cannot cure it.

I don't feed her any popcorn or bread though I feed her normal feed and I've told everyone in my house she can't eat those things