Looking into raising chicks...any info greatfully appreciated.

We've had a move around in the garden and freed up lots of space so I can have some more girlies living harmoniously with my children (poo and flies were an issue with them being completely free range)
I've always wanted to raise chicks but never had the courage to take the 1st step. My ex-batts are coming to the end of their laying life, so they can just be pets now and I'd like to get some more chickens and possibly raise babies. Toying with the idea of a cockerel, but not sure how the neighbours would feel :/
I dont know where to start, so if people could give me some general pointers, it would be a great help. Gotta start somewhere eh!!

I've been offered some day old chicks, which I've been told is the easiest way to start out with the whole chick thing. I've got an indoor rabbit cage, with a lamp that they can use. Read up on chick crumb, a safe water drinker, letting them go outside for short spells etc. Nothing I can read can beat experience though, so was hoping there would be some gems of wisdom out there that would set me in good stead xx

This is why I needed to ask for advice...I cant have 1 cockerel let alone a few....what breeds can be feather sexed?? I'm not sure what these chicks are (not hatched yet anyway so it may all be pie in the sky at the mo), Indian Game Fowl...I think (see other post on ckn chat)....but I dont have to have them, I can go elsewhere for different breeds. I need female chicks only. I'm looking to expand my flock anyway, but dont have a clue what I'm doing to be honest!! My ex batts came ready to roam, but I love the idea of raising my own chicks, but have no clue at all what it involves. Went to Ash End Childrens Farm last week where they raise their own chicks, and it looked fairly simple, and it's set me off on wanting to raise my own!!