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Right, they don't normally lay while they are broody or mothering. Guess this is so they can keep up with the kids. Except at the beginning of the broody thing, when they lay a clutch of eggs, then somehow decide it's time to stop laying and start setting. That way several all hatch at once...

This is a good example of what individuals chickens are. And maybe of variations between breeds as well; I have no idea. The average time is 4 to 6 weeks. My very good mama Kraienkoppe mothered for 7 or 8 weeks, then sent the kids packing and was laying two days later (like you, I could...