This is what I would do.
At night with a red headlight,, (so you can see, but chickens cant) I would stick my hand under hen,, and remove chicks, one at a time. At that point, you may get an idea of how many eggs still left to hatch.
Here is a fact.; Baby chicks can live without food for a few...
There is a program in our area called TNR.. Trap,, Neuter,, Return.
I had my cat done, and they ear-tipped them to indicate they were neutered. At that stage, they are protected (by law) from the dog/cat catchers that would take to euthanasia.
Look into it in your area.
I know there are no...
I would keep ducks if I had a pond in the backyard. So its chickens only for me.
BUT,,,,,,, :love I do get some visiting Mallards, that live near creek, about 1 block distance away. They come, to eat whatever the bird feeder drops to the ground.
Just keep her. How do you think I acquired some of my cats.. Yes I did loose 2 recently due to age,, but I have replacements. Don't have a ready picture of the most recent,, but here is one that arrived about a year ago. He usually stops by for dinner, eats, and then, goes visit others...
An interesting fact.
Dandelions were brought to the West, by the pilgrims. They wanted an assurance to have something so in hard times, they would avoid starvation.
I have had dandelion in salads before. I don't see it as a delicious veggie.. but my understanding,,,, is,,, it has quite a bit...
Here is an idea you may want to try. I make my rice in a rice cooker, but instant pot should give you similar result.
I see that you are starting of with a quart of tomatoes. Dice up a large onion, and add about a tablespoon of Chicken bullion. Then add 2 cups of rice,,, and cook. (or use...