Jemison Has Broken Shoulder, Says Vet

[bess440]

I'm so sorry that Jemison is injured.  I haven't posted hardly at all, but I've been watching every step of the way.  He's a very lucky peregrine to have all of you keeping such a close eye on him.  How can she not fully recover with all of our thoughts and prayers?  I hope to be involved for next year's brood.  I really miss it.  Heal fast, little Jemison! 

Sue (Bess)

[anneintoronto]

Thank you for keeping us up-to-date.  Hopefully Jemison will heal well and live a complete and successful life!

Anne C. (Toronto, ON Canada)

[huddiecat]

Carol, thanks for the update on Jemison.  He looks so darn cute in the pic...I know I'm smitten! 

I am hoping he heals quickly so he can join the family soon.   I am also so thankful he was able to be rescued before something worse happened to him!
Suzanne

[MAK]

Love,love,love the pic Carol. Thank you so much!

[chrissy]

Awww, poor little guy.  Not the news I'd hoped for but considering how Jem was tearing up the skies, it could have been way worse.  Carol, can you let us know what kind of break it was when you find out? 

Here's another Juvie's experience with Jem's injury for anyone interested in what may be in store for Jem. . . .  http://www.wildcarebayarea.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AnimalAid_PatientUpdates#peregrine  Click on "peregrine falcon". 

Get well quickly, Jem! 

[Donna]

Awww, poor little guy.  Not the news I'd hoped for but considering how Jem was tearing up the skies, it could have been way worse.  Carol, can you let us know what kind of break it was when you find out? 

Here's another Juvie's experience with Jem's injury for anyone interested in what may be in store for Jem. . . .  http://www.wildcarebayarea.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AnimalAid_PatientUpdates#peregrine  Click on "peregrine falcon". 

Get well quickly, Jem! 

Chrissy, this looks like the same injury as Jemison. Must be a common injury amongst fledglings. He made it and so can Jemison. Wow, 5 months is a long time. Hope J heals quicker. Thanks for this info. Sheesh, I want to cry.....again! (I'm not so tough.)

[glothom]

I'm so sad to hear the news, but I had a feeling it would be something like this when I saw the picture of how bad his wing was drooping. And still in. I'm going to be optimistic that he will heal fast and be back in the skies again with his sister, mom & dad very soon. Thank you for keeping all of us updated.

[KapiVT]

Here's another Juvie's experience with Jem's injury for anyone interested in what may be in store for Jem. . . .  http://www.wildcarebayarea.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AnimalAid_PatientUpdates#peregrine  Click on "peregrine falcon". 

Thanks for this link.  While I was disappointed in the five month timeline, it was encouraging to read a success story.
Kapi in VT

[chrissy]

I'm pretty sure rehab time will depend on the kind of fracture Jem has.  There are so many ways a bone can break.  The falcon in the article had "lots of energy" and yellow feet at an early age indicating an excellent diet.  . . same as Jem! 

[jeanne]

I'm pretty sure rehab time will depend on the kind of fracture Jem has.  There are so many ways a bone can break.  The falcon in the article had "lots of energy" and yellow feet at an early age indicating an excellent diet.  . . same as Jem! 

Chrissy,

I love the quote at the bottom of your post.  How beautiful!  And it reminded me of the video Carol took when she and Brian encountered a very spirited mockingbird

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58fKRrzjzLA

[Calli_adorer]

So sorry about poor Jemison.  I'm off on hols tomorrow (Internet-less) but I know he's in great hands.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you Jem - you are our little star, and big sis will be missing you so much.

[Paul Hamilton]

I'd hoped it was only a sprain and Jemison would be back in the sky in a week or too.  Alas, it was not to be.

The good news is that the survival rate of injured and rehabilitated juvenile falcons is about the same as that of uninjured ones, according to this paper:
http://elibrary.unm.edu/sora/jrr/v031n04/p00347-p00352.pdf

The birds often require falconry training in order to learn to hunt.    However, the parents of one individual remained on terrirory until the fall, making it possible to return the youngster to their care instead.  When did Archer migrate last year?

Paul

[Vandrefalk]

Doesn't Wild Wings have a flight cage?  Is that where Jemison could go when he is healed?  I'm hoping all things are in his favor and it was a clean break.  Given the comments about his excellent flight capabilities very early, perhaps he just got a little cocky 
Sending good thoughts his way!
Vandrefalk

[theboot8mom]

That other bird was also taught to hunt while they had him, he was moved from his cage after only a month.  If Jemi was such a good flyer and he is young he could heal and be released sooner then the 5 months as long as A & B are still around to teach him, right?  I sure hope so, it is so sad that this had to happen to our beautiful baby.

[carla]

Thanks for the update.Get better soon Jemison !

Greetings Carla