Easy way to check for Gape worms (BTW you will want 2 people for this...lol)
FIRST ~ check to make sure that you CANNOT see anything in his airway, throat, etc.
next, take a Q-Tip and Gently pass it down to his throat.... Twist and rub it on the walls of his throat.
Gently pull the Q-Tip back...
It sounds like he has a respiratory cold.... I have not heard this sound out of my chickens B4, so I am giving you a bump in hopes someone will chime in.
God Bless,
Laura
Have you wormed him anytime soon, or perhaps checked for Gapeworms?
Congrats....Post pictures of her... My chickens egg color have always varied slightly..... I would keep an eye out on her to make sure that she does not have troubles in the future (does not hurt to take precautions)...and warm soaks never hurt anyone =) My chicks love their soaks
I do not have photos, but there is a good video on Youtube...however I guess you said you cannot view it?
When I gave mine a shot, I had 2 ppl to do this (one to hold and 1 to do injection). there are several areas you can give it.... I suggest the back of the neck or the Breast. Make sure you...
It is still pretty early to tell the sex of them... they need several more weeks to start showing their traits. the first picture, it looks a little red on the comb...but the rest of the photos are way to fuzzy to see clear enough. Wait a little and then take a full side view picture and a comb...
if you feel a hard knot (egg shape) she may very well be egg bound
I suggest bringing her in and soaking her bottom in very warm water...this will sometimes help relax them enough that they can push it out. You do not want to push on it, cause if you break the egg while inside her, you will...