Best breeds for broody hens?

[Artichoke Lover]

I’m looking at adding to my flock and one of my main goals is to add some breeds that will go broody. I am not interested in either Cochins or Silkies. Neither would do well with my climate. I’ve heard Orpingtons are good but at the same time the only person I know who keeps them has 2 that are over 10 years old still lay and have never gone broody!

 

[LapisLazuli]

Cochins are very broody, so are silkies. BTW, silkies are adorable!

 

[Artichoke Lover]

Cochins are very broody, so are silkies. BTW, silkies are adorable!

Unfortunately I live in a hot weather area and my flock free ranges so I’m afraid neither would make it very long here.

 

[Pullet Press]

An FYI on the Silkies: they can take a little while to start laying.

 

[BoogieWight]

What kind are you looking for? Hot/cold climate, size, just to hatch or to hatch and raise, stuff like that..
Sorry just saw you hot weather statement. Does anything else in particular matter to you.

 

[Anne02]

I've heard that Naked Necks make great moms, but I'm not sure how often they tend to go broody.

 

[Ursuline Chick]

My Marans seem to be fairly broody. I think mine are bread to be broody, my supplier is always working on a new Marans project. I also have a splash Windotte who is currently broody.
Let me know if you want my Marans guy's information. He is really great and has beautiful birds.
The Marans also stay with their babies for months teaching important chicken lessons.

 

[Artichoke Lover]

Hot climate, hatch and raise would be nice but just hatch is good too as it’s better than what I have right now. I’m okay with bantam or full size. My birds free range so NO SILKIES or COCHINS Please. I already said in my original post and that’s all anyone is recommending.

 

[Artichoke Lover]

What kind are you looking for? Hot/cold climate, size, just to hatch or to hatch and raise, stuff like that..
Sorry just saw you hot weather statement. Does anything else in particular matter to you.

 

[sourland]

Game fowl hens of any variety are great at setting, raising and especially protecting chicks.