Perfect broody hens for hatching

My Orpington hen Doris has successfully raised three batches of chicks in two years. She's the most devoted, determined broody hen — she sits through everything and raises her chicks with fierce protectiveness. Orpingtons' natural broodiness makes them ideal if you want to hatch eggs and have a hen do all the work. Doris has raised more chicks than my incubator and does a far better job.