This is a thread on chicks for the new chicken keepers out there. I got 33 broilers, 7 Sex-sal-link brown pullets and 4 Red Rock Cross pullets last week. I have raised many chicks of many different breeds in the past. How to raise chicks successfully: If you have used your brooder before, use Virkon to disinfect it before you add new chicks. This goes double for any equipment (feeders, waterers, etc.). Mix according to the label and apply to all surfaces liberally. Surfaces must be wet for 15 minutes to properly disinfect so you may have to reapply. I use a small garden sprayer to apply mine. When you…