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Produce => Wildlife forum => Topic started by: Squash64 on September 24, 2009, 18:42:32

Title: Angel wings
Post by: Squash64 on September 24, 2009, 18:42:32
Some of the Canada geese in our park have deformed wings, I believe it is called 'Angel Wing' and is caused by a dietary deficiency. (some feathers on either one or both of their wings stick out at right angles)

Does anyone know if the affected geese will be able to fly?
Title: Re: Angel wings
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on September 24, 2009, 22:48:00
I imagine so. I've seen it but I've never looked to see if any birds coming into land showed it. They can fly with feathers missing so I doubt whether it would affect them much.