Goose clipped by car

[sccrj88]

I was free ranging my geese and ducks yesterday (2 African and 2 pilgrim) and they got in the road. One African was killed instantly by the car and my favorite, a large african(gander) was "clipped" by the same car. He is sagging his right wing and appears to be in pain. He is still alert and can walk. I'm sure his wing is injured, but I don't know to what extent. I have a small dog kennel I might can move him to if I can catch him. Is it better to leave him with the group to avoid any additional stress or should I quarantine him? Is there anything I can give him for the pain? I really don't want to lose this goose and I hate to see him suffer.

 

[sourland]

As long as he is mobile, still eating and drinking, and his wing is only 'sagging', my inclination would be to not stress him further. If flock members start picking on him, then I would separate him from the flock. I wish him and you good luck.

 

[chickencheeper]

@aart

 

[sccrj88]

Thank you for your help. A little update. I left him alone and he is still alive. He isn't very energetic and isn't foraging for himself or bathing. Definitely something wrong with his wing. Anyone think I should try and splint it or just let it be?

 

[sannabelle]

@Ravynscroft @Miss Lydia

 

[Ravynscroft]

I would catch him and check his wing for broken bones... if broken, the wing will need to be bound to at least keep it immobilized to allow healing and prevent further injury...

@casportpony got those diagrams on waterfowl bones, please?

 

[Miss Lydia]

He could also have an internal injury so checking him over real good along with his wing for swelling is a good thing and keeping him from getting around a lot, rest would be best. He could be kept close to his flock but not able to run around too much by providing a dog crate inside his run or fenced area. I'd also add some poultry vitamins to his drinking water right now for an extra immune boost. Does he seem to be in shock? you might want to make sure he is cold too. Notice shivering? Very sorry for your loss.