Injured goldfinch

[Sky&Sunshine]

well i only yesterday noticed that my goldfinch has an injured leg. (i have been away for a few nights, so only just got back) there is a bit of dried up blood on the leg and around the feathers. I think she cut it or caught it on something. will it be ok? will it heal on its own? she seems to use it ok, and seems to be picking it, not sure if shes cleaning it up, or making it worse? i can post a photo if you want to see what it looks like.

 

[Milestone]

It could get infected. A pic would be good.

 

[Sky&Sunshine]

It could get infected. A pic would be good.

yeah it was worried about that too.... but theres nothing i can do. i cant catch her, least i hurt the leg more.

 

[Sky&Sunshine]

It could get infected. A pic would be good.

do you think it might heal on its own?

 

[Milestone]

Yes it could, maybe you should seach for what might have caused it?

 

[iamwhoiam]

Can't predict if it will heal on it's own but monitor closely and consider taking her to the vet. You can get some vetericyn wound and skin heal which can clean the area and help with the healing process. I use the hydrogel version.
Vetericyn® Wound & Skin Care HydroGel Spray

 

[Sky&Sunshine]

Can't predict if it will heal on it's own but monitor closely and consider taking her to the vet. You can get some vetericyn wound and skin heal which can clean the area and help with the healing process. I use the hydrogel version.
Vetericyn® Wound & Skin Care HydroGel Spray

thanks guys, but she cleaned it up and is seems perfectly fine, it just looked bad because of the blood.

 

[Sky&Sunshine]

Yes it could, maybe you should seach for what might have caused it?

possibility it was one of the other birds, because she gets protective of food. looks like she caught or flew into something.