Broken wing???

[harice4806]

I think my bully hen got to my EE baby. She's 3 months old. Noticed today her left wing is kind of hanging. Just the tip/end of it. Skin underneath in the area is green/blue bruised looking. What can I do for her? Bully hen is done. She's already been isolated and hasn't changed. I want to help my baby any way possible!

 

[coach723]

It may just be bruised and sore and will get better with time. This link explains how to examine for a fracture and how to splint if necessary, wings start on page 11. If you think it is just sprained then it may be better to leave it alone, sometimes wrapping can make them struggle and may be worse, you will need to decide if supporting it is necessary or if you can leave it and see if it gets better on it's own. A figure 8 wrap might support it and let it rest.

 

[harice4806]

I don't think I have anything to wrap with other than the velcro ace bandage stuff. Would a local TSC have Vetrap? She's still so young and I'm sure she'll recover quickly. Just want to help in any way I can.