Canada Goose Suffers From Old Fracture And Lack Of Waterproofing

The following story was shared with us by the Wildlife Care Clinic at Iowa State University.

This goose was found in a field drainage pipe and was brought in by local DNR in December. On admit we found that the goose would not fully extend her right wing.

Radiographs showed that there was an old fracture with a callus on the wing. We performed physical therapy to help the muscles in the wing and to help the joint regain mobility. The goose also had very little waterproofing on its feathers.

During the first two weeks the goose would not self-feed, so we tube fed EmerAid Intensive Care Omnivore. The goose is still in our care housed with a conspecific while she regains her muscle and waterproofing.