Can anyone tell what breed this is I just got her?

[Hoonta]

While we are here if anyone can answer this I was wanting in the future when I expand on my coop I want to get baby chicks but I want one of my hens to hatch them, that would be the one in my profile pic, she is not laying yet but when she does what would I have to do to get her to sit on her eggs?

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

She looks to me like a Cochin mix. Are her legs feathered? I think I see a single comb.

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

While we are here if anyone can answer this I was wanting in the future when I expand on my coop I want to get baby chicks but I want one of my hens to hatch them, that would be the one in my profile pic, she is not laying yet but when she does what would I have to do to get her to sit on her eggs?

There isn't much you can do to make a hen go broody. They do it when they want. Also, is that a buff Orpington? A lot of egg laying breeds are bred up so that hey won't go broody. Although I have had a few go on me. Hens mostly go broody in the spring time, which is also the best time to hatch chicks. Bantams tend to go broody a lot more, especially Cochins and silkies.

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Something you might try is wherever she lays, leave a nest box, and don't gather the eggs from it. Sometimes when The chicken sees a nest with lots of eggs in it, they will set on them. That is how it is in the wild. They will lay eggs in a certain spot until they have a good amount then set on Them.

 

[ChattyChickens4Life]

I think the one in her profile pic was a Faverolle!

 

[The Angry Hen]

Looks like a blue Cochin crossed to a red breed... Pretty pullet!

 

[keesmom]

No, she is not laying yet but the person I got her from said she should in about a month or so

Did this person keep breeds separate or was it a mixed flock? Or is she an extra hatchery order chick?

I think I see feathered legs as well, which could mean a Cochin mix. Possibly even blue Copper Marans though I would expect the seller would know if that were the case. She's built more like a Cochin. What color are her legs?

 

[keesmom]

Something you might try is wherever she lays, leave a nest box, and don't gather the eggs from it. Sometimes when The chicken sees a nest with lots of eggs in it, they will set on them. That is how it is in the wild. They will lay eggs in a certain spot until they have a good amount then set on Them.

I'd collect the eggs and put wooden ones in their place. If a hen shows continued interest in brooding for a few days then take out the fake eggs and replace them with the real ones. Less chance of egg grenades going off that way.

 

[drumstick diva]

also mark any eggs she lays, so you will know if other hens contribute to the pile. Excellent advice from keesmom

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

I'd collect the eggs and put wooden ones in their place. If a hen shows continued interest in brooding for a few days then take out the fake eggs and replace them with the real ones. Less chance of egg grenades going off that way.

Yes, I agree, but sometimes not all people have those. I didn't until just a few days ago, I got a basket with three in there for decoration.