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Bent wings

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  1. cazyf
    Member

    Can anyone help I am new to goose keeping having just rescued a gosling. He / she has settled in well sharing the garden with my three hens.But this morning when I let Henry out his wings were turned out!He is just getting his feathers. Any advice would be great. Also he seems happy with the hens and also is attached to my two dogs will that be ok or should I get another one,
    Any advice would be great.

    Posted 2 years ago #

  2. m40mo
    Administrator

    Hi, maybe this link to an earlier post may help you
    http://farmingfriends.com/forums/topic.php?id=787#post-4885
    don't know if this is your problem but it could be a start
    Mo

    mo x
    Posted 2 years ago #

  3. Mama
    Member

    As long as the gosling is happy don't do anything yet . How did you rescue it . As for the wing can you send a pic as I have geese and goslings and did think one of mine had a wing problem but it has not .Do you know how old it is . Regards Mama

    Goose Girl
    Posted 2 years ago #

  4. cazyf
    Member

    Thanks for the help. Not sure of his age he did not have any feathers when I got him which was three weeks ago from a local market and he is almost feathered now. His wing problem is Angel wing so am going to have a go at strapping it!

    Posted 2 years ago #

  5. campbell ridge
    Administrator

    Hi, it does sound like it probably is angel wing and the earlier you do it the quicker the result. You may have to have one or two attempts to make it secure and comfortable for the little chap. I think Lisa's attempts with her duckling's angel wing proved quite successful.
    There shouldnt be a problem with him attaching himself to your dogs but you may want to think about another goose for "goose" chatter and companionship.
    Good luck.
    Sarah

    Sarah L
    Posted 2 years ago #

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    Sara @ farmingfriends

    Hi cazyf,
    Welcome to the farmingfriends forum. Hope strapping the wing has helped.
    Kind regards
    sara @ farmingfriends

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    Posted 2 years ago #

  7. cazyf
    Member

    Well he was very good and is still wearing his strapping so will keep you posted on how succesfull it is.We have bought him a paddling pool so he can have a good wash when I take it off!

    Posted 2 years ago #

  8. cazyf
    Member

    It was a sucess his wings look fine now and he really enjoyed his paddling pool. Bless him.

    Posted 2 years ago #

  9. admin
    Sara @ farmingfriends

    Hi Cazyf,
    That's great news, so pleased.
    Kind regards
    sara @ farmingfriends

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    Posted 2 years ago #

  10. Mama
    Member

    Well done, hope the goslings grows well. Mama

    Goose Girl
    Posted 2 years ago #

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