I used to do animal rescue. My job was to report to where an injured or trapped animal was, catch it, bring it in, and, once it was better, release it to the area where it was found.
One day I got a call about a Canadian Goose than had been hit by a car. I get to the seen, I have a large carrier ready and a sheet to wrap the goose in. The trick with birds is to go fast and wrap them so their wings are immobilized, then get them into a dark carrier fast.
I'd never rescued a goose before and since this one was bleeding and freaking out it was extra difficult. I get him on the first try, but he's strong and I'm not that big. He got his wings free and started flapping. I swear it felt like I was lifted off the ground for a second. I don't remember how, but eventually I got him in the carrier. I arrived at the humane society looking like I'd just killed someone, but I got him there and thankfully his injuries weren't as bad as they seemed.
AltruisticSalamander on May 27th, 2021 at 12:49 UTC »
If they can survive goose, exam is nothing.
CanuckInATruck on May 27th, 2021 at 13:11 UTC »
Damn Cobra Chickens! Nothing about them is anything but stress inducing.
Sunset_Paradise on May 27th, 2021 at 13:34 UTC »
I used to do animal rescue. My job was to report to where an injured or trapped animal was, catch it, bring it in, and, once it was better, release it to the area where it was found.
One day I got a call about a Canadian Goose than had been hit by a car. I get to the seen, I have a large carrier ready and a sheet to wrap the goose in. The trick with birds is to go fast and wrap them so their wings are immobilized, then get them into a dark carrier fast.
I'd never rescued a goose before and since this one was bleeding and freaking out it was extra difficult. I get him on the first try, but he's strong and I'm not that big. He got his wings free and started flapping. I swear it felt like I was lifted off the ground for a second. I don't remember how, but eventually I got him in the carrier. I arrived at the humane society looking like I'd just killed someone, but I got him there and thankfully his injuries weren't as bad as they seemed.