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(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Yes, 8 days ago. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? Two & two more in a week (3) What breeds do you have? A buff orpington and a barnevelder. Two Easter Eggers coming soon. (4) What are your favorite aspects of raising...

This is really old, but for anyone new I would advise against adding black pepper to your chickens food. It can reduce the amount of eggshell per egg, and it increases triglycerides in the bloodstream,which isn't good. If you want antibiotics, natural ones, then try oregano oil. It's...