I also would not clip their wings... It would make it harder for them to get away from a would be predator. Amazon used to sell avian netting pretty reasonable, it's where I got mine.
I always give my chicks just a tad bit of acv unfiltered in their water. It has seemed to me to help keep them from getting pasty butt. The Vaseline or veg oil on their hiney will help alot too for sure.
Oh my, poor thing. I would suggest isolating him and trying to get him to take some electrolytes. Save a chick packs from tsc are really good to give mixed with water. Hopefully one of the experts will chime in soon. :(
What is his poop like? (Very odd question I know, but you will hear it alot here). Have you checked for mites or lice? How does his crop feel? There are many reasons as to why your roo would feel bad. Can you post of pic of him, and if possible his poop. There are many here that can determine an...
:welcome Hello and welcome!! You are gonna have so much fun with your new chickens and beware!!! Chicken math will getcha! I started with 5 and now have over 50 of them! Different breeds and everything! :ya