Quick question to all of you in western Washington.... Are their breeds you stay away from because of our rainy season. First year with chickens. All my girls weathered just fine during our rain because they have plenty of options for shelter but my Minorca was stressed and hunkered down underneath a low table the whole time,not eating or drinking. I finally got her in the coop with treats and she ate. She was truly a chicken.
That somewhat depends on your setup. If they're going to be in the mud much you may want to avoid those with heavily feathered feet as they'll be muddy all the time. Silkies may not be as tolerant to the cold as most and need to stay dry as their feathers are water resistant. I prefer to have a good sized area that's covered and fairly dry. As long as your coop is kept dry and draft free, but still with good ventilation, most breeds do just fine in the temperate climate here in W. Washington.