Why is my chicken limping, not moving, and covered in mites?

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One of our Highland Brown chicken's started limping today and not moving much. She has a white scaly substance around the base of some of her feathers and little black mites crawling underneath her feathers. What is wrong with her and how can we help her? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

It looks like she may have some mites going on if you're seeing them. Extended exposure to mites and other parasites can cause anemia which may make birds weak, unable to stand or move, etc. Taking care of the mites with a mite spray/and providing dust baths, and deworming all the birds to remove internal parasites can help lower the parasite load and help prevent anemia. Moving your sick hen to an isolated hospital area, removing as many mites and debris as you can, checking for visible wounds and treating them, and giving her close access to food and water may help, however if her symptoms continue or worsen, or other birds become ill, seeking vet care is best.

Why is my chicken limping, not moving, and covered in mites?

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