It does get cold and it stays cold here... I have a friend the next town over who has a leghorn and like I said before I have heard mixed reviews but more on the temperament of the breed.
I had never heard of them until today. I was thinking about getting a Leghorn but one friend said they are not good for beginner chicken raisers and another friend said they are great... we decided not to chance it this time but maybe next year.
My husband and I live in Southern Maine are new to raising chickens. We currently have 3 young ladies and thinking about adding a few more next year. We have a RIR, EE and a SLW... what other breeds should we consider and what do you like about them... also, what should we stay away from and why?