Is angel wing genetic?

[Serina81]

So is angel wing genetic or not? I have a gosling with angel wing and I really wanted to breed her but now she has angel wing

 

[EweSheep]

As long I can remember, yes.

 

[Goosehaven]

I think the jury is still out on that one. Some say it is genetics and others say too high of protein in the diet.

 

[redhen]

Some say no..some say yes...
..Like Goosehaven said, ...Some say its the feed they eat when young... and some say genetics.

 

[Serina81]

I read that about the protein too. My goslings are on grass during the day and chicken lay pellets at 17 % protein when they go back to the barn. Is that too much protein?

 

[sourland]

There is probably a genetic tendency towards angel wing. Protein level is probably the primary culprit. It may very well be a combination of both factors.

 

[Golden Valley Farm]

Just tape it up with vet wrap or duck tape. The wings shafts get so filled with blood that they become to heavy. When wrapping just place it back into the normal position and tape the wing only. Keep wrapped for 7 to 10 days and not to tight. Good luck.

 

[Serina81]

I taped it this evening. I don't really care how it looks, I'm just upset that now I can't breed her

oh well, I guess we're going to have christmas goose!

 

[Wifezilla]

Protein level is probably the primary culprit. It may very well be a combination of both factors.

I do think it is both diet and genetics, but it appears to have more to do with carbohydrates than protein.
http://www.spokanecity.org/services/articles/?ArticleID=1850​

 

[CMV]

The leading hypothesis at this point is that angel wing is a genetic disease with a dietary trigger. It is an easily repaired flaw, but by breeding birds with it you could be perpetuating the genetic condition.