What to do for a baby owl with a broken wing when no vet is near?

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I live in Uganda, and are way too far from a vet. I found a baby owl who had a fractured wing. The bone is sticking out, but there is no blood. It is tired, and seems woozy. What can I do? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 4 lbs

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thanks for using Petcoach (now Boop). Unfortunately, with a complicated fracture such as that, and if the owl is acting woozy, it is likely in shock and unlikely to survive without veterinary care. If you really want to help save this owl, it's best to find someone to transport it to the nearest veterinarian. If you can do so safely and gently, you may be able to place a gentle tape to stabilize the wing against the body. I'm including a link to a website with some more information on this - but I really want to stress that this bird should be seen by a vet, and without vet care it is very likely to die. However, I used to live in West Africa and understand how difficult it can be to reach a vet if there isn't one in your area. Good luck to you! https://www.cuteness.com/article/fix-broken-bird-wing

What to do for a baby owl with a broken wing when no vet is near?

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