Slipped Wing --
Angel Wing also known as Slipped Wing is a disease that affects waterfowl, primarily geese and ducks, in which the last joint of the wing is twisted with the wing feathers point out, instead of laying against the body. Males develop it more than females.
The disease manifests as an incurable anatomical condition which is acquired in young birds.
Due to a high-calorie diet, especially one high in proteins and/or low in vitamin D, vitamin E and manganese,
There are currently two basic theories concerning the cause of Angel Wing:
1. The first involves too much protein and the second involves too many sugars. Angel Wing is not generally observed in waterfowl not residing near humans, and the disease can often be observed in areas where geese or ducks are excessively fed bread. To prevent Angel Wing, waterfowl should not be fed bread, popcorn or other human foodstuffs.
2. The second theory is that the cause could be genetic, as the same breeding pair can produce several Angel Wing chicks or cygnets over many broods.
http://www.wildlifeinformation.org/Subdirectories_for_Search2/samplediseases/AngelWing_Clin_01.jpg
Chris
Angel Wing also known as Slipped Wing is a disease that affects waterfowl, primarily geese and ducks, in which the last joint of the wing is twisted with the wing feathers point out, instead of laying against the body. Males develop it more than females.
The disease manifests as an incurable anatomical condition which is acquired in young birds.
Due to a high-calorie diet, especially one high in proteins and/or low in vitamin D, vitamin E and manganese,
There are currently two basic theories concerning the cause of Angel Wing:
1. The first involves too much protein and the second involves too many sugars. Angel Wing is not generally observed in waterfowl not residing near humans, and the disease can often be observed in areas where geese or ducks are excessively fed bread. To prevent Angel Wing, waterfowl should not be fed bread, popcorn or other human foodstuffs.
2. The second theory is that the cause could be genetic, as the same breeding pair can produce several Angel Wing chicks or cygnets over many broods.
http://www.wildlifeinformation.org/Subdirectories_for_Search2/samplediseases/AngelWing_Clin_01.jpg
Chris
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