[Jacob-list] Runny Eyes?

[Steve and Trish Barrows]

I have a health-related question that doesn't appear in any of my books.  One of our new sheep, a 7 month old ewe, finally started getting friendly and coming up to take some grain.  I noticed what seemed to be small (1/2" diameter) darker patches below her eyes (she is black there and initially I thought she actually had holes/depressions there).  We finally caught her so I could take a closer look. What I though were 'holes' turned out to be wet patches below and in front of her eyes.  It does not appear to be her eyes draining, but the holes in her muzzle area a half inch or so in front of them (I need to find a sheep anatomy book for a better description-don't know if these are some sort of tear or sinus ducts or what).   The drainage is clear, drying to a brown crust, no pus like material.  She appears to be in good health (gave us the time even catching her).  Her nose is not running and none of the other (7) sheep have this problem.   

We would appreciate any help on this.

Thanks  Trish
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