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[Buffy106]

Hello!! I’m John from West Central IL and I’m new to raising chickens

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens John do you have birds?

 

[Buffy106]

Hello I’m new to raising chickens. I have a hen that has laid 4 eggs in a box outside of her coop. I have noticed her and the rooster inside the box together just taking it easy. They aren’t in it constantly but a few times a day so far. Can I move this box inside the coop with hopes she will lay more eggs and hatch them?

 

[Buffy106]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens John do you have birds?

Yes I have a pair of bantams

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens John, it's very nice to meet you.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Insightful feedback on how members manage their flocks - Topic of the Week back-catalogue
• Good link to read before building a coop / run - Space requirements
• Find other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below.
• Hatching / Chick-care

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[DobieLover]

Hello I’m new to raising chickens. I have a hen that has laid 4 eggs in a box outside of her coop. I have noticed her and the rooster inside the box together just taking it easy. They aren’t in it constantly but a few times a day so far. Can I move this box inside the coop with hopes she will lay more eggs and hatch them?

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Yes, move the box inside the coop. If she is broody, she will hatch them.
Make sure no other hens have access to her nest once she begins to set if she does.
Mark the eggs so you know which are hers. Remove any eggs that are not hers that get deposited after incubation begins.

 

[N F C]

Hi John, thanks for joining us!

 

[Isaac 0]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi John and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us