Thanks so much for all the suggestions. I almost think that temperament can be tempered by raising chicks to become docile. I'm not willing to try this theory on this batch tho. As I said, I first have to train my husband to like the chickens, then we can go from there. So I should add...
I'll keep adding to this list of QUIET white egg laying chickens as responses come in.
Thanks for the answers so far. so on my list are now:
1. Brabanters (I like this since I'm from Holland originally too)
2. Dorkings
3. Anconas
4. Blue andalusians
5. Cubalayas
6. Hollands
7. Polish
8...
I am looking to build my flock with every imaginable color egg that I can get. I also have a husband that doesn't like loud sounds, so no roosters for us, and no loud hens either. I was looking at white egg layers and it seems that they are all quite skittish and vocal. I ordered some campines...