Pigeon Wing Improvement

After 5 days the pigeon with the broken wing finally picked off the bandage !  I have been giving it an anti inflammatory every day and this should have helped. The broken wing is now in a more natural position, but I will keep it in a confined brooding box for a few more days before putting it outside in the aviary. I want to make sure the wing has healed enough to allow gradual use before final release. 

Meanwhile it enjoys the company of a ducks Photo,  plenty of food and TLC, not to mention missing all the horrendous weather !

Pigeon Wing Repair

Yet another Pigeon casualty visiting the garden. This one was trailing one wing on the ground and reluctant to fly. Easily caught, I had a close look and could see and feel the wing has been broken at the wrist. It has already started to mend in the wrong position and the wrist is a complex area for a break. I have bandaged it into a more correct position, but might be too late for a full fix, time will tell.