Broody Hen types (50 % rule)

Brahmas – cold and heat hardy breed, decent layer, frequently goes broody and makes a good mother.
Chantecler – an extremely cold hardy breed, decent layer, often broody and good mother.
Cochins – a cold hardy breed that lays few eggs, makes an excellent broody hen and mother.
Cubalaya – an aggressive breed that lays few eggs, is tolerant of heat and often goes broody.
Dominique – a decent layer and cold hardy breed that is fairly broody and makes a good mother.
Dorking – a decent laying breed that is often broody and makes a good mother.
Marans – a decent laying breed that is often broody.
Orpington – a decent layer, very cold hardy, frequently goes broody and makes an excellent mother.
Silkies – a very docile breed that lays few eggs and are more likely to go broody than most hens.
Sussex – a cold hardy breed that lays well, often broody and makes a good mother. [link to newhomesteadersalmanac.com (secure)]