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At a glance:

Breed Broodiness Egg Laying Personability
Rhode Island Red Somewhat Broody Large, 1.5x Daily Not scared of humans, not very friendly
Silkie Very broody Medium, 0.9x Daily Very friendly
Bantam Very broody Small, average Very friendly
Plymouth Rock Not broody Medium, Daily Variable
Ameraucana Sub-breed depending, occasionally broody Large, Daily, colored eggs Fond of humans
Leghorn Not broody Large, 1.2x Daily Scared of humans
Black Breasted Red Pheonix Broody Small, well below average Not scared of humans, not very friendly
Barred Rock Broody Large, Daily Fond of humans
French Copper Marron Broody Large, Daily Fond of humans
Buff Orpington Broody Large, 0.8x Daily Scared of humans
Speckled Sussex Broody Large, 0.5x Daily Not scared of humans, not very friendly