We have 6 breeds. The ones that scratch the most seem to be the silver laced Wyandotte, Black Australorp, and maybe the barred Rocks.
We have EEs, black Jersey Giant, and Dark Brown Leghorn (DBL). Would not say they excel here. The DBL are skittish and run around more than they scratch or forage, it seems.
We also have broody mamma hen raised chicks (12 weeks old) and they all seem to scratch more than the others did when they were young, but they were taught by a hen at a young age, which seems to have made a big impact on their overall behavior.
We have EEs, black Jersey Giant, and Dark Brown Leghorn (DBL). Would not say they excel here. The DBL are skittish and run around more than they scratch or forage, it seems.
We also have broody mamma hen raised chicks (12 weeks old) and they all seem to scratch more than the others did when they were young, but they were taught by a hen at a young age, which seems to have made a big impact on their overall behavior.