Lambs losing hair around eyes

[blessedfarmgirl]

I have a few lambs between 2-4 weeks old who are losing hair around their eyes. No signs of infection or goopiness in the eye itself. No other hair loss or flaky skin on the rest of the body that I can see.

Could it be zinc deficiency? Mites? I thought about putting Nustock but don't want to do it so close to the eye. I really hope it's not mites.

Ideas? I can get pics if that would be helpful.

 

[blessedfarmgirl]

 

[Mini Horses]

Just on tops? No where else on body?

Might be from rubbing ewe as they nurse....if she has a tight bag. Put some Vaseline on it. Will smother mites if that, won't hurt lamb, will soothe skin. Give low dose of dewormer.

 

[mysunwolf]

I agree that it looks like some kind of pressure / rubbing. I would not worry about it at this time. As @Mini Horses said, vaseline is a good idea and won't hurt. Watch them to see if they're rubbing in the environment.

 

[blessedfarmgirl]

Just on tops? No where else on body?

Might be from rubbing ewe as they nurse....if she has a tight bag. Put some Vaseline on it. Will smother mites if that, won't hurt lamb, will soothe skin. Give low dose of dewormer.

Thanks! I'll get some vaseline on them. It is pretty much only on the top eyelid, but one did seem to have a little hair loss on the back of her ears, and another had some bumps around his mouth. There are about 4-5 total with this issue.

What kind of wormer would you give?