Jemison Has Broken Shoulder, Says Vet

[chicki]

A check is on it's way for help with "his" speedy recovery, and of course quail meat (Thanks ei for the info on how to help)! Thanks to all who are there for "him"!! Eat well and heal, little one!

[Joyce]

@Kris G. - The rehabber said that this type of fracture is common for young fledglings.  The bone calcifies very quickly, and as Carol mentioned they are going to feed Jemison meat with high calcium levels. Normally, these type of fractures do not get surgical intervention (just like hairline fractures do not get casts in humans).

@Paul - We were all hoping for an injury with the quickest healing time too.  We were told that having this break is better than pulled tendons which would take a long time to heal.  Once healed, Jemison will have to demonstrate that he can get lift and fly from ground position. We are all hoping Jemison can be released in time to reacquaint himself with his parents and get his hunting lessons from them.  You never know, maybe Callidora will remain in home territory long enough for her and Jemison to fly together in the gorge. Wouldn't that be wonderful!  Think positive thoughts!

[Donna]

.  You never know, maybe Callidora will remain in home territory long enough for her and Jemison to fly together in the gorge. Wouldn't that be wonderful!  Think positive thoughts!

Absolutely, Positively, POSITIVE thoughts Joyce!

[jeanne]

I'm hoping that he heals in time to romp with his sister.  Either way, he is alive and is getting the best care, thank heavens!

[Dumpsterkitty]

Although no one saw the initial injury, I'd bet Jemison hit a window.  So I'm VERY grateful this is the worst of it.  And hopefully he's learned to stay away from windows in the future.  

Do we know yet if Jemison will be staying at the Black Creek during his recovery?  Or will he need to stay with a vet for a bit?

And I can't say it enough times...thank you to ALL the watchers!  I shudder to think where Jemison would be without you!

[falconsforever129]

Sending healing thoughts to our baby Jemison...It is good news actually since the watchers were able to get him/her to the rehabber and out of the street/sidewalk.
Such a sweet little one...I love the photo..it is precious..that dear little face is priceless.
I sent a check to the rehabber hoping it will help pay for Jemi's food or treatments.
We all love our little one and I hope to see him flying free once more....
 

[Tokira]

In young birds like Jemison bones heal fast,...

Too bad he/she cant share a cage with a cat: <http://www.leaflady.org/purr.htm> 
There has been MUCH research, pointing to the healing properties of purring frequencies.  I can vouch for their efficacy; almost five years ago I had a really nasty pneumonia, and spent a almost month in my recliner with four cats purring me better.   
Carol
WV

[~Sage~]

Oh, poor Jemi!  It's sounds as if he'll be thriving and getting ready to soar again soon!
Cookiecat hugs to Jemison!

[Bird Crazy]

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

I'm not sure when Archer left but Beauty was on territory all winter

[valhalla]

.  You never know, maybe Callidora will remain in home territory long enough for her and Jemison to fly together in the gorge. Wouldn't that be wonderful!  Think positive thoughts!

Absolutely, Positively, POSITIVE thoughts Joyce!

Mega Maryland

[valhalla]

spent a almost month in my recliner with four cats purring me better.   
Carol
WV

AND...
It was a good reason to hang with the purr-babies for a month, too 

[chrissy]

So true!   I have five MP's (medical purrers) who never left my side while I recovered from my heart attack.

[gayle]

How did this thread devolve from status reports on Jemison's condition to cats?

Gayle

[valhalla]

How did this thread devolve from status reports on Jemison's condition to cats?

Gayle

healing

[Tokira]

How did this thread devolve from status reports on Jemison's condition to cats?

Gayle

Sharing info about the healing properties of sound frequencies of a cat's purr.  It's become common knowledge that those frequencies accelerate fracture healing.  That info is therefore quite relevant to a discussion of its potential for healing of Jemison's fractured shoulder
Carol
WV