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There is no guarantee that the hen will go back to the eggs since she has already left the nest. The best bet would be to put the eggs in the incubator. I would candle them to make sure that they are fertile.

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Welcome to the site. I personally prefer the dirt. I have 8x8 indoor coops with runs on them. I leave the birds inside during the winter months and plant wheat or other greens in the runs. They enjoy picking through the greenery.

Good Luck. Look into chicken tractors. May be a good option.

Welcome to the site. You might try doing a search for Arkansas on the site. I don't know about Arkansas but Indiana has thread. That will get you in touch with some of the local fanciers.

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Hey Mario! Welcome to the site.

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Welcome. I have had a lot of luck with birds from Texas. Some good stock to choose from.

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Greeting from Indiana. There is a lot of helpful information and helpful people for any specific questions that you may ask on a thread.

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Hello from Indiana, Sorry that you are having problems. The lack of respect for others seems to be some type of disease in this day and age. People should mind their own business. Though, I would attend the meeting just to see if someone else tried to cause problems. Easier to put and...

Welcome to the site. There is a lot of good information here.

Sorry about the Garden. Congratulations on your new addition.

When are the eggs scheduled to hatch? Sometimes a few will come out a little early, while others will pip the egg many hours before they come out (even a day early). If the egg has only been pipped for an hour it should be fine. As long as the humidity is right most chicks will hatch on their...

Pictures would be great but if you have a catalog from the hatchery that may help you determine what the bird is as far as breed not sex. The bird will most likely be from a common breed. Is the coloring patterned? Wild type patterns are striped from head to tail. The feathered legs will...

Chickens have a pecking order. The hens won't usually fight to the death like game cocks but they will fight. Sometimes one will puff up and the other will yield other times they will fight fiercely. You will just have to watch them when you put them together. I don't know how your pens are...

Welcome to the site. New myself. A couple of suggestions on finding local poultry breeders. Look for farmers markets or anyone selling eggs in your area. They will know of good sources for quality hens. Also, the farm supply stores sell a lot of chicks in the spring. I don't buy a lot of...