What hen is a good layer and goes broody

[broodyhen2]

Hi I am looking for a breed of hen that goes broody at least once a year but are also decent layers I know silkies are the best mothers but not the best layers
Anybody know any breeds?

 

[chickenlver2013]

Hi I am looking for a breed of hen that goes broody at least once a year but are also decent layers I know silkies are the best mothers but not the best layers
Anybody know any breeds?

Sex-Links lay constantly and Silkies stay broody

 

[chickenlver2013]

I'd prefer sex links they make good mothers

 

[broodyhen2]

Ok thanks

 

[donrae]

Game hens, although they lay smaller eggs.

Thing is, broodiness and high egg production are kinda mutually exclusive. You just don't get both in one package. Orpingtons could be a good bet, as could cochins.

 

[broodyhen2]

Yes I am thinking about an Orpington maybe
Thanks for input

 

[PimentoPlymouth]

I have a blue splash cochin that went broody last year and she is a decent layer also.