One eyed Jack

[TSOWOATNKC]

When I went to the farm supply store to get goslings I was given a one-eyed gosling free. I think they would have culled it if I hadn’t agreed to take it on. In that shipment there was a gosling DOA, and they were all covered in entrails there was another that had a completely bald head that died shortly thereafter too. Jack was scrawny at first, and quite droopy but has grown to a pretty good size. Not as big as the other Toulouse Cheddar that i picked up the same day, but a good size (bigger than the African/Brown Chinese Lucy I got the same day). I think Jack is actually Jacqueline, but I’m not positive.

Do I need to do anything for that eye to make sure it doesn’t become a big problem later? Is there anything to watch for? Should I try to exclude Jack from the mating pool? I’m unsure if this is a genetic issue or result of an injury after hatching. I have 1 confirmed goose and 1 what I suspect is a Gander Toulouse in addition to Jack (plus a Buff gander, a White Chinese goose, and what I think is an African or Brown Chinese goose).

This is an older photo before he was feathered, but you get the idea.

 

[Miss Lydia]

How does the area look? If you haven't had a problem so far it's probably going to be okay Only thing I could think of is if Jack fights and gets hit where the eye should be. Or gets poked in that area by a stick or something but I am sure by now he has compensated for his disability they really are amazing.

I am not sure if I'd use him for breeding Maybe pair him up with a female and take her eggs since you don't know if this is a genetic defect.
Beautiful little one.

 

[TSOWOATNKC]

How does the area look? If you haven't had a problem so far it's probably going to be okay Only thing I could think of is if Jack fights and gets hit where the eye should be. Or gets poked in that area by a stick or something but I am sure by now he has compensated for his disability they really are amazing.

I am not sure if I'd use him for breeding Maybe pair him up with a female and take her eggs since you don't know if this is a genetic defect.
Beautiful little one.

The area looks good. Jack is a real sweetheart. I’m very glad I agreed to give her/him a chance.

 

[Miss Lydia]

So pretty too Jack looks very healthy. I think he really made out going home with you.