Rooster looking blue (literally)

[SmaldenJoveson]

Rooster is not looking good. His face seems to be turning white, and his comb/wattle is turning blue. He has been falling asleep during the day occasionally. Also (though I'm not sure it's related) he has a couple times now wandered off by himself instead of watching his flock.
Having unusually cold weather the last few days. The flock is also being pestered by mites, which we are currently looking into taking care of. Not sure which is the cause of this. None of the other chickens share any symptoms.

 

[007Sean]

I'm not a expert on frost bite but that may be the issue? I'm in South Texas, not much of a chance for seeing frost bite here!
Some others will be along shortly, and be able to give you a better idea of what's going on with you're rooster.

 

[azygous]

He looks like he's suffered some frostbite on the front comb points. That is dying tissue. It hurts a lot. It will turn into yellow blisters and be even more painful. His wattles may also be frost bit. You can give him 81 grain chewable "baby" aspirin twice a day for the pain.

He may be suffering from hypothermia or is now stressed as his body is trying to recover. Nothing can be done for the frostbite, so don't try to touch the comb. But do give him some warm sugar water with a pinch of salt and baking soda. One teaspoon of sugar to one cup water. This will treat his stress.

He needs to be protected from further freezing weather or the frostbite will get even worse. So will the hypothermia.

 

[Eggcessive]

His wattles are also frostbitten and painful. Bring him in to a cool spot where it is above freezing. I also would not massage or handle the frostbitten comb or wattles, and do not apply any ointments or spray. It will eventually heal on it’s own, but you really need to help him get enough fluid and food. Hard to do when it hurts. Let us know how he gets along.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

is face seems to be turning white, and his comb/wattle is turning blue. He has been falling asleep during the day occasionally. Also (though I'm not sure it's related) he has a couple times now wandered off by himself instead of watching his flock.
Having unusually cold weather the last few days. The flock is also being pestered by mites, which we are currently looking into taking care of.

Poor guy!

He needs to be moved somewhere sheltered with his own food/water.
I'd get some electrolytes into him and see if he will eat. A bit of tuna or scrambled egg may be enticing to him. Beef liver if you have it or get some poultry vitamins into him as well.
Check that his crop is emptying overnight too.

The mites will not help one bit, so if you are sure it's mites, then I'd treat him with Ivermectin. Pour On dose is 0.09ml per pound of weight applied to the base of the neck along the spine. Make sure it comes into contact with the skin. Repeat in 10-14 days.

If Ivermectin is not possible, then get some Permethrin based poultry dust and treat him. Put the dust in a sock, then tap the sock onto the feathers releasing a fine dust. Work that dust into the feathers and all the way down to the skin. Work it in. Make sure to get around the tail, back, under the vent, wings, etc. Take your time in dusting him to ensure you're getting the bugs dead - no other way to say it, you want them gone. A heavy mite infestation will kill your bird. Repeat treatment in 5 day intervals.

Treat the hens and housing as well.

 

[Chicks in VA]

For the mites if they are not internal get poultry dust
works like a freaking charm

 

[Eggcessive]

What is your general location? Permethrin garden dust is probably the least expensive solution to mites. Use as directed by Wyorp Rock. Ivermectin works as well. The pour-on is pricey, but the horse paste might be a better price. Do you live near a cattle farm that might have some?