Wing injury. Dislocated? Broken? Urgent!

[casportpony]

That looks pretty good. Did you follow the direction in the splinting manual?

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

I really just wrapped the wing in a normal position to the body. Should I follow the manual exactly? It was suggested that I wrap it loosely, because of the swelling and bruising I think. Thank you!

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

Also, should I give him any pain medication @casportpony?

 

[aart]

I really just wrapped the wing in a normal position to the body. Should I follow the manual exactly? It was suggested that I wrap it loosely, because of the swelling and bruising I think. Thank you!

Yes, and also so they can breath, they don't have diaphragms like we do and need to expand their rib cages to fill lungs and air sacks.

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

Ok, thanks!

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

So weird, this add showed up on this page

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

I was wondering, is it possible that the swelling is an abscess? I realize that it’s most likely from the break, but just wanted to check. Here’s some better pictures:

It seems to be most swollen in the area of the scab. Could it have been a compound fracture? How would I tell?
@Eggcessive @casportpony @Kiki @Wyorp Rock

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I would say the swelling is from the injury.
Hard to know about a compound fracture unless you have access to a vet so they can xray the wing.

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

Thanks for replying! If this can be treated by me, great, but if not, I’ll consider a vet. I really appreciate y’all’s advice!
Once the swelling goes down, should I splint it better? I really just did this:

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

Sorry I didn’t update sooner. Here’s a picture of his wing now:

Does this look abnormal?