RIR's can be a bit.... testy, about newbies so it sounds like you really do have all you can/want to handle in your own coop. I think your idea of just helping out these poor livin off the lander's with some shelter is a good one, without integrating to your own flock. That is such a process in and of itself because you'd have to quarantine them, then play the game of let's all get along, etc. Maybe your temp shelter will turn into a place to donate all of your wood scraps and eventually be a wayward chicken hostel. I totaly hear you about not getting confrontational with neighbors. I always thought that by not living in an "actual" neighborhood I'd have enough privacy via my own land to not have to deal, but it just doesn't matter how much land you have, crazy is crazy and I keep the peace instead of provoking it. I hope the momma+chicks enjoy peaceful nights thanks to you!!I have 5 Rhode Island Red hens that produce more eggs than I need. I also added 16 chicks (females) this year. Not for eggs or even meat but just because I enjoy them. What eggs I don’t eat I give away. It works well for me because normally I get a bag of feed every month from those I give eggs to.