Hi. A few questions. Are these meat birds or layers? How cold are your winters? A you keeping them cooped up or do you have access to grass/free range area?
It might not be what you are looking for but check out Justin Rhodes on youtube, he has lots of information and a free chickshaw plan...
I’ve read about adding a bit of acv to water for the antibacterial properties. Some say it will perk a chick up. I’ve given avc to chicks but not as a remedy, only as a supplement to healthy chicks. The ratio is a teaspoon to a gallon of water—well diluted. I would hesitate to give her too...
My first flock were mixed breeds. Animal control was looking to re-home chicks that had been surrendered. So those were my first 20 and then a few from neighbors that were moving, and a broody hen added to the pile. I learned a lot that year and lucked out with an overall healthy flock. My...