!! Gosling Health - feathers growing inside eyelid - like eyelashes???

[ldaziens]

I noticed 1 of my 10 five week old goslings has what look like eyelashes that are always wet. None of the other goslings has anything like this. When I examined him (could be a her as not sexed yet) this afternoon, I could see that the eyelashes were small feathers. When I pulled on them VERY gently, I could see that they were rooted in a lumpy base INSIDE the eyelid. I will call my vet tomorrow, but I wanted to try to find out if this condition has a name, so I could do a little research. This gosling is HUGE and seemingly very healthy and active. The eyes look okay, but I am guessing that these feathers are irritating the eyes, since the feather "eyelashes" are always wet looking.

 

[SillyChicken]

don't have any answers for you. hope you can get it fixed.

I know in dogs it's called entropia where the lid curls inward and the eyelashes rub the eye, this kind of abrasion does cause eye problems so I imagine the feathers will do the same.

 

[Goosehaven]

My eight week old gosling has the same problem in one eye. None of the other three have any in their eys. I started noticing it around 4 weeks old but it doesn't seem to cause her any problem. I actually was able to take scissors one night when she was sleeping soundly and clipped a little bit off so it wasn't so long. Let me know if you find out from your vet what can be done in case it causes eye problems later.

 

[LindseyM12]

I dont know anything about that but I hope they get better!

 

[ben is a terror]

I'm having the same thing with my muscovy duckling. She is about 4 weeks old also. It looks like ingrown eyelash but it is feathers. It was rubbing on her eye it can old when I gave it a little tug. That was 2 days ago tonight it was back there is a small bump on the inside of her eyelid.

 

[Day Creek]

My Roman tufted goose has the same problem. I’ve been plucking them out and using eye antibiotic but it’s not getting better. Did anyone get any diagnosis information treatment for this?