I rescued a chicken!

Welcome to BYC and Yay for you that you rescued her! She looks like she might be a White Leghorn or a Delaware, or combination thereof. You definitely want to keep her shut up at night, so that she does not become a victim. Many predators like chicken. She can free range in your yard during the day, but you need to provide some sort of cover for her that she can run to in the event of hawks...shrubs, or whatever. Hard to visualize what your setup is. You might want to consider building her a run...and use the hutch as shelter within the run.
In that case make sure that the top of the run, or whatever you build, is covered.

Another chicken or two is a good idea. They are social and will keep each other company and help protect each other. Any new chickens that you get should be kept by themselves for the first three weeks, so that they can acclimate and you can be sure they are free from illness and disease, before introducing them to your hen. After three weeks, we like to put our new ones in a pen where they have a little protection through the wire when they first meet the flock, but you don't have to do this. An adult hen or rooster (depending on where you live) would be best but you could get chicks too and just let them grow up a little before you put them all together.

Feed her a good commercial chicken feed, you can go to your local feed store and select from what they have. You can supplement it with a little cracked corn, throw some scratch in occasionally, and give her healthy table scraps too.

I think they can learn their names, I've seen them respond to a name. That's a matter of opinion, though, I'm sure. You can give her a bath, or just make sure she has an area to dust in (this is important) and she will clean herself up, eventually.

Here on BYC you will learn lots about coops, feed, breeds, and anything else you want to know, just search.

 

Thank you for taking her in - sounds like she has been well socialized, maybe a family pet. Wish they hadn't abandoned her tho.

She probably had the soft shelled eggs because she was eating rice etc. She should be on layer feed which will have calcium for stronger shells. You can always leave the ground up eggshell in a separate container if she feels she needs more.

 

Congrats on the new family member! I'll just jump right in with some advice. She sounds like she really needs some TLC. Start off by getting some good laying pellets/crumble. It contains protein and should harden up her egg shells (I'm guessing as I'm no scientist). Best way to keep her from eating her own eggs is to remove them right after she lays them and offer her plenty to eat. I'm guessing she has room for scratching around the yard for bugs...
As for the coop, I would suggest shutting her inside until she understands that is "home". It will also help to keep night time predators away. And in my opinion, try adding to your flock, as chickens are social creatures. Introducing new chickens or adding chicks - that in itself is another can of worms, and if need be you can search this forum for opinions on that.
I wouldn't put a pool out there as chickens don't swim, at least mine don't. But do make sure she has access to fresh clean water 24/7.
Cleaning - I keep sand in my chicken run to allow my chickens to "dust" themselves. It's actually kind of fun to watch. They use the sand to get mites/lice(?) off, sort of like bathing.
Last, I don't name my chickens so not sure if they do learn names. But mine learn when I call "chick, chick, chick" to come running. They follow me about waiting for me to toss them kitchen leftovers.

I think that should get you started. Good luck to you!

 

Welcome to BYC - a balanced diet should eradicate all issues with your rescue hen.

 

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Good luck with your new girl!

 

Congrats on the new addition!!