minnesotachickens

I was thinking about getting a couple hens to produce eating eggs. Was thinking though. Does anyone know if they lay eggs year round, even in winter?
Anyone have experience with certain breeds?

I'm also looking at getting a couple hens that run broody. So I can use them for foster parents, etc.

I'm sure someone on here has had some luck with certain breeds.
Egg layers will lay all year round.
I haven't had any personal experiences with egg layers myself, but I do know that Leghorns, Rocks, Rhode Island Reds, the like all lay quite well.
If you look at the links that I posted up under helpfull links/sites, I'm sure you'd find more information on this subject.
My Thai/Shamo hens are quite broody if they start to lay eggs. I know Silkies become quite broody also. If I remember correctly, Brahmas and Cochins are pretty good too.

I used to have Buff Orpingtons and they continued through the winter, they do slow down, however. If you really want eggs all winter you need to artificially light them. I've done this by getting a fluorescent light and putting it on a timer. They need 15 hours of daylight to remain productive. Do this soon though because as the days get shorter it will be difficult to get them up to 15 hours without putting them into molt. It must be done gradually, 5-10 minutes additional light per day to get them to 15 hours.

Buffs will go broody too if you get them.