I brought a pair of old shoes to slip on and peanuts to bribe them. Put a small waterer in the nursery, and made sure the other chickens have what they need. When I discovered the chicks yesterday, I noticed a pile of eggs in one corner and left them. Today, when I put waterer and food in, the eggs were covered with dirt, still piled. And there is another hen in the far corner hunkered down. Maybe it's a fad! I still heard peeps, so the chicks are still there 
I didn't know chickens will cover their eggs. I read either because of inexperience or crowding. The coop is roomy. The coop inside the fence has several nesting boxes about 3' off the ground, with plenty of access and privacy. But they don't use that. I don't usually have to tend to them, and I learn something new almost every time. Especially. I don't want chickens!
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