Photos: DR NATTIYA KRAJANGPIT

Original post – 16 May 2019
by South Island Wildlife Hospital

located in Christchurch, New Zealand 🇳🇿
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Original text:

We have had a Little German owl in care for a broken wing. Our clever vet pinned it 3 weeks ago. Last night the pins were removed. Today the owl is looking a lot better and is beginning to hold the wing on its own. Some physio will get the wing moving well.

These photos were taken after waking up from anaesthetic. Looking a little spaced out, but ate well.

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SIWH posted news on the Little Owl 2-3 weeks after this, saying:

its wing is responding to physio – is in an aviary, and flapping well

followed by a final update:

A long road – surgery, convalescence, and then twice weekly physiotherapy (which involved an anaesthetic). Finally on Wednesday he was released successfully, and flew strongly. Many thanks to Dr P and Dr N for their combined skills.

Link to donate to South Island Wildlife Hospital for those willing and able.

xo owlsintowels

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