- Mar 11, 2016
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Hi, I have 4 birds and noticed a fowl mite infestation a few days ago so I applied permethrin powder to birds and coop with plan to reapply in 1 week. Today Onyx (dark Brahma) appears lethargic, not active, I watched for a bit, no eating/drinking/pooping. I thought it was mite side effects, so I gave her a bath with Dawn soap and salt, dried her well, applied animal first aid goo to legs and put her back out. Most of the mites are gone on her. An hour later she is still just standing, not even preening/foraging. I have her in garage now and sections on her legs appear very red and swollen. I attached photos. I did not reapply powder on her because I don’t want mites to become resistant. I think there is a wound on her leg, but I’m not sure if it’s bumble foot since the bottoms of her feet are fine. She is not showing any preference on which leg to use either. I would appreciate any thoughts, thank you.