Please note that any successful treatment will require an accurate diagnosis. When rehabilitating a wild bird consideration must be given to that bird's means of survival, and how its injury will affect that. For example, a finch with one leg will do better than a waterbird. The loss of an eye may not be detrimental to a parrot, but could be a death sentence for a falcon. Any wing injury involving a joint usually means that the bird will not be able to be released.
Fractures involving the long bones carry a good prognosis, so long as there is no gross deformity.
Once again, consider the species involved - any injury to the wing of a Peregrine Falcon will usually mean that the bird cannot be released. A similar injury in a galah may well allow successful release. Next Our grateful thanks to Dr Bob Doneley for his answers to questions in this edition of Vet's Corner. Please also respect our Copyright and Disclaimer notices for all information contained on this site.