What kind of chickens do I have?

[TXTiffany]

I acquired 10 hens and 1 rooster a few months ago. I'm not sure about what breed they are. At first I didn't mind not knowing, but now I would like to know because I was hoping one or more hens would go broody. I don't know if the breed I have is or is not likely to go broody. Hoping someone here could help me out. Thanks!!

Here is one hen by herself


This is the man of the house.


Another hen. Sorry about the lighting.


Here are a few of them together.

It was harder to get good pics then what I thought it would be. Thanks for any help in advance!

 

[salt and pepper]

the rooster looks like a rhode island red, the red hen looks like a red sexlink, and the other hen looks like an easter egger or silver ameraucana.

 

[TXTiffany]

I know the rhode island reds don't really get broody. What about the other ones do you know?

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

the rooster looks like a rhode island red, the red hen looks like a red sexlink, and the other hen looks like an easter egger or silver ameraucana.

x2

 

[salt and pepper]

the ameraucanas go broody sometimes, but the red sexlinks usually don't. there have been instances when a sex link has hatched and cared for chicks really well.

 

[TXTiffany]

Okay, thanks! It's nice to know. I guess I need to look into adding a few hens to the flock. I want one that will hatch her own eggs. Do you have any suggestions of a good type or breed that would be good to add for that reason?

 

[ray24]

Okay, thanks! It's nice to know. I guess I need to look into adding a few hens to the flock. I want one that will hatch her own eggs. Do you have any suggestions of a good type or breed that would be good to add for that reason?

Silkies are great mothers!!

 

[salt and pepper]

and cochins =)

 

[TXTiffany]

Silkies, and Cochins got it! Would either of those be okay to breed with my Roo? Sorry I am just new to this whole thing.

 

[ray24]

They should be okay with your roo. Its okay everybody has to learn sometime!