Wet, dirty feathers around eyes

[MagiCateBall]

First time posting, I can't seem to figure out what is going on with my drake! Yesterday I noticed that his eyes looked like all the feathers were gone around them. We're out with them every day and I hadn't noticed it before. Upon closer inspection, it looks like they're kind of dirty and wet? I'm uploading a picture. I think it might be some sort of eye infection? They have a pool and a big bowl as well. Both are deep enough for them to get their whole heads in and both are refilled daily. Any ideas on what I can do?

 

[chickens really]

He looks fine to me.....? No swelling or redness...I do not think you have an issue....

 

[MagiCateBall]

Well that's good. Nothing like nervous duck moms flooding your thread! Thanks for replying, I feel better!

 

[MillersFarm]

My pekin duck has the same thing which is worrying me... Is the skin loose around the eye and peel back at all?

 

[chickens really]

@Amiga
@casportpony

 

[MagiCateBall]

My pekin duck has the same thing which is worrying me... Is the skin loose around the eye and peel back at all?

No, I'm not really seeing that. I got freaked out because I thought the feathers were missing but they just seem dirty and wet... sort of like dog tear stains?

 

[MillersFarm]

Hmm.. Weird, My pekin's eye looks just like that but the skin is kinda peeled back just in case i'd treat the eye to prevent that from happening...

 

[chickens really]

@Amiga
@casportpony
@Miss Lydia
@Ravynscroft

 

[Miss Lydia]

What I'd do is put some ACV into their buckets so they dunk their heads clean their eyes real good. 1 Tablespoon to 1 gal of water ACV is a natural way to kill off some bacteria and it's also a good tonic, will not sting at that strength. If after a few days you still notice they eyes like they are now then get either Veterycin for eyes or for wounds and infection and spray the eyes with it or buy Terramycin eye ointment and use it.

 

[Amiga]

I agree with Miss Lydia, this may be the beginning of a problem. Mild saline is another option for the eyes.