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This article was co-written by Lauren Baker, DVM, PhD. Dr. Baker is a veterinarian and Comparative Biomedical Science PhD student. Dr. Baker received his veterinarian degree from the University of Wisconsin in 2016 and went on to pursue his doctorate with work in the Comparative Orthopedic Research Laboratory.
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Broken wings are a dangerous injury to birds, especially those that depend on flight for survival. If you spot an injured winged bird, whether wild or domestic, you need to assess the situation quickly. Determine if the bird is resilient, if so, wrap it with a clean towel and place it in a shoebox, keeping the bird warm and protecting it from the reach of other species. other animals or children in the house. Next, you need to contact your veterinarian and/or local wildlife rescue center to find out what to do.
Steps
Be careful when dealing with birds
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Wear gloves when handling birds. Birds can carry many dangerous pathogens, so you need to protect yourself when trying to help an injured bird. Never lift wild birds with your bare hands, wear gloves and wash your hands immediately after touching them. You should also wear gloves even if the injured bird is a pet, when injured, they can become aggressive and peck at you because of pain and fear of being attacked. [1] X Research Source
- It’s best to use thick cloth gloves – like gardening gloves. Gloves of this type will be very effective in protecting you from bird beaks, talons, and pathogens that birds can carry on their bodies.
- If gloves are not available, you can use a towel to line and lift the bird.
- If the injured bird is a large bird of prey, it is best not to touch it. Instead, contact your local wildlife center.
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Avoid bringing the bird close to your face. Even small birds have very sharp beaks and claws. When dealing with injured birds, you need to keep them away from your face at all times to protect themselves, even as pets, they can peck you when in pain or panic.
- Birds with broken wings are usually more sensitive and are more likely to attack you with their beaks or claws.
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Do not feed or drink birds. Injured birds are often so frightened that they will not eat or drink anything. You need to act quickly to help it, so you don’t need to provide food or water when caring for it only for a short period of time. [2] X Research Source
- Injured birds are more likely to choke on water if you try to give it a drink, don’t try to.
Protect injured birds
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Wrap the bird in a towel. Injured birds, whether wild or domestic, will feel better wrapped and protected in a towel or something similar. This step will help calm the bird, while limiting its movement and further injury itself. [3] X Research Sources
- Try to protect the injured wing when wrapping the bird in a towel. Gently place the injured wing on the bird’s body (do not bend the wing incorrectly) and wrap the bird with a towel.
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Put the bird in the shoebox. Line the bottom of the shoebox with a towel and place the bird on top to make it more comfortable. You should use a box with a safety lid so that the bird cannot escape and injure itself. [4] X Research Sources
- For larger birds, you will need to find a larger box. Try a cat cage or large cardboard box.
- Make sure the bird cage has a vent hole so the bird can breathe.
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Restrict bird movement. You should not move a bird with a broken wing (or other injury) unless absolutely necessary, even if it is your pet. This will help limit other possible injuries. [5] X Research Sources
- Lift the bird up with a towel, wrap it in a towel, and place it in the shoebox. After that, you should not move the bird unless it is absolutely necessary.
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Provide a source of heat to keep birds warm. When a bird is injured and weak, it may need a heat source to stay warm. Put a warm water bottle in the bird’s container to keep it warm. [6] X Research Sources
- Place the water bottle where the bird can move away if it gets too hot. Since the bird can’t move much when injured and wrapped in a towel, it’s a good idea to place a water bottle on the opposite end of the box and watch for signs of overheating.
- If the bird starts panting, remove the water bottle immediately. Occasionally you will need to open the lid of the box to check if the bird is panting.
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Place the bird in a warm and safe place while looking for further treatment. As you find ways to continue helping the bird, keep it warm, away from danger, quiet, and not too bright to calm it down. [7] X Research Sources
- Keep the bird away from children and other animals that may attack or unintentionally cause more serious injury.
With the help of a professional
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Assess injury. Try to observe and determine the extent of the bird’s injury. If the bird appears lethargic, dizzy or unconscious, it may be in shock and in addition to broken wings may have more serious injuries. If the bird is awake – and even trying to run away from you – that is a good sign. Observe the bird for blood or other wounds to assess how serious its injury is. [8] X Research Sources
- If the bird had a severe broken wing, was difficult to recover from, and suffered other injuries, a euthanasia would have been better for it.
- You can take the bird to your veterinarian or local wildlife center to have it euthanized if needed.
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Contact your veterinarian or a bird specialist. If it is an injured domestic bird, you can contact your veterinarian for advice. If you don’t know what to do with an injured wild bird, you can also call and see if a doctor can help. Some veterinary clinics offer free services (such as antibiotics and emergency surgery) for injured wildlife. [9] X Research Source
- It’s possible that a veterinarian won’t be able to care for a wild bird until it recovers (unless you bear the costs), but they may be able to help or assist.
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Contact a number of local wildlife rescue organizations. If you find an injured wild bird, you will need to contact wildlife rescue organizations for help. They can assist with the bird’s medical care but cannot provide accommodation or rehabilitation treatment. When you contact them, be sure to ask how they can assist: one-time medical care assistance, accommodation, rehabilitation treatment or ongoing medical care during recovery. You will need to contact several rescue centers to find a place to house the bird. [10] X Research Source
- You may need to contact many places before you can find someone willing to help. Rescue centers often operate primarily on donations, so they may be short on budget, equipment, or medical care space.
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Bringing birds to rescue does not apply euthanasia. If you have determined the bird’s injuries are not life-threatening, you should inquire about rescue organizations’ euthanasia policies. Ask specifically about this policy for birds with broken wings. Some organizations believe that birds with broken wings will not be able to live happily without the ability to fly, so they should receive a peaceful death. Others think they can still live well after overcoming this trauma. [11] X Research Source
- You wouldn’t want your bird to die after so many efforts to help you at the rescue you brought it to.
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Be careful when moving birds to new locations. Whether you’re taking your bird to the vet or an animal shelter, you need to transport it safely. Make sure the lid of the bird box is tightly closed so that the birds can’t escape during the trip, and try to keep the box as secure as possible.
- Place the box in the passenger seat of the vehicle if you are driving, otherwise, try to keep the box as still as possible.
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This article was co-written by Lauren Baker, DVM, PhD. Dr. Baker is a veterinarian and Comparative Biomedical Science PhD student. Dr. Baker received his veterinarian degree from the University of Wisconsin in 2016 and went on to pursue his doctorate with work in the Comparative Orthopedic Research Laboratory.
There are 7 references cited in this article that you can view at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 21,561 times.
Broken wings are a dangerous injury to birds, especially those that depend on flight for survival. If you spot an injured winged bird, whether wild or domestic, you need to assess the situation quickly. Determine if the bird is resilient, if so, wrap it with a clean towel and place it in a shoebox, keeping the bird warm and protecting it from the reach of other species. other animals or children in the house. Next, you need to contact your veterinarian and/or local wildlife rescue center to find out what to do.
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