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What are some ways to encourage broodiness in chickens? I have the breeds too (Dominique, Black Australorps, and Buff Orpingtons)

I got to thinking about how my flock has changed since we got a Buff rooster. They definitely are not as thrifty anymore, rarely see them foraging actively anymore. The door opening around the coop is a mud hole, I guess since they spend most of their time waiting for feed. So I am thinking of...

Quote: They DO get points for having a sweet mellow temperament Unfortunately that does not equate to more or better eggs.... Mine are mean but not aggressive they are on the bottom of the pecking order...

I did have one brood and she was AWESOME!

Quote: These layed wonderfully at first! I dont why not now but Im going to wait until spring and see if it improves any then.

When we get ready to add more hens, I hope to add New Hampshire Reds. I was all crazy about the Buffs, but they have not been thrifty or broody. So Im thinking of maybe a Cull-N-Can project soon

I am not a newbie, but just for reasearch purposes what combinations of breeds would suggest for thriftiness, broodniess, size, and egg laying?