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I like looking at the breed facts from Cackle Hatchery (thanks, Cackle!), so I've just collected the stats on some of the breeds known to go broody. Along with weight and egg production, hardiness and temperature tolerance would also need to be considered.
From this list, the Orpington sure looks good!
Dominique: 5 lbs hens, 7 lbs rooster, 180-260 eggs yearly
Delaware: 6.5 lbs hens, 8.5 lbs rooster 180-260 eggs yearly
Chantecler: 6.5 lbs hens, 8.5 lbs rooster 150-200 eggs yearly
Bielefelder: 6.5 lbs hens 8.5 lbs rooster, 230 eggs yearly
Marans: 7 lbs hens, 9 lbs rooster, 180 eggs yearly
Sussex: 7 lbs hens, 9 lbs rooster 180-240 eggs yearly
Buff Orpington: 8 lbs hens, 10 lbs. rooster, 200-280 eggs yearly
Cochin: 8.5 lbs hen, 11 lbs rooster, 110-160 eggs yearly
Brahma: 9.5 lbs hen, 12 lbs rooster, 150 eggs yearly
From this list, the Orpington sure looks good!
Dominique: 5 lbs hens, 7 lbs rooster, 180-260 eggs yearly
Delaware: 6.5 lbs hens, 8.5 lbs rooster 180-260 eggs yearly
Chantecler: 6.5 lbs hens, 8.5 lbs rooster 150-200 eggs yearly
Bielefelder: 6.5 lbs hens 8.5 lbs rooster, 230 eggs yearly
Marans: 7 lbs hens, 9 lbs rooster, 180 eggs yearly
Sussex: 7 lbs hens, 9 lbs rooster 180-240 eggs yearly
Buff Orpington: 8 lbs hens, 10 lbs. rooster, 200-280 eggs yearly
Cochin: 8.5 lbs hen, 11 lbs rooster, 110-160 eggs yearly
Brahma: 9.5 lbs hen, 12 lbs rooster, 150 eggs yearly