Okay this is good to know! This is only my second time dealing with a broody. I thought the barnevelder was maybe "extra broody"/ moody. The BO truly is such a sweet breed. Anytime family, neighbors or kids come over to visit I always let them hold Waffles. None of my hens seem to mind being handled, but she is by far the most calm and docile one of the bunch. She just kind of goes dead weight when I pick her up and wants to lean into whoever is holding her. Even when she went through her broody bout, she was still sweet. Just wanted to sit all puffed up on golf balls and eggs all day! I'll keep you all posted on the barnevelder...hoping to break her baby fever in the next few days. No matter how many dirty looks she gives me from chicken jail.haha i was just going to say dress is optional
btw i think most buff orps are sweet even when broody compared to other breeds, i have never had one peck at me even when broody or in the nest