which breed is best for broody hen

[amirfarmer]

i want to buy a chicken breed which is bestest for broody hen and good for egg laying plzzz tell mee???? i have heard that silkie hen is best for broody hen but i want to know that does she is good egg layin??? any other suggestions???

 

[aoxa]

They lay well when not broody, but the eggs are small. Silkies are broody more often than not.

I prefer silkie crosses. Good mothers, and good egg layers (depending on what the other breed was). I have Barred Rock x Silkies and they lay a medium egg and very often.



Here she is with 12 chicks.