Bes broody hen?

[ninabl]

I hatched a bunch of barred rocks last year and plan to hatch rhode island reds this year along with some Cornish x eggs. Last year I used a incubator and want to use a hen this year. I am wondering what the best hen breeds for this purpose would be? I have a cousin that used a silkie for this and it worked out good. I have also heard of silkies trying to hatch a rock. It seems like everyone around here is wanting a arm and a leg for a silkie right now and I'm not wanting to drive to far with today's gas prices. My barred rocks won't go broody for nothing. I have done some research online and come back empty handed so I figured I would ask here and see what the pros have to say.
Thanks in advance.

 

[AlienChick]

Yep! Silkies definitely!!
If you just want a Silkie or two for their broodiness, check out the local poultry swaps or auctions in your area.
Here the Silkies are going for about $5 at the auctions.
They won't be show quality, but you don't need show quality to hatch eggs.
My friend's daughter just bought two Silkies at an auction last month (a male & female) for $7 each.
Well, they both turned out to be female and they both are sitting on eggs right now.