advice on choosing a breed for extreme climates

[Sonoran Silkies]

Realize that you do not have to choose ONE breed. A mix of breeds will work just fine. Also, while single combs are not as good for extreme cold, they are very good for extreme heat--the comb is one way for the bird to cool off.

 

[1muttsfan]

No matter what breeds you get the keys to avoiding frostbite are preventing drafts, but having good enough ventilation to keep moisture down. Sounds contradictory I know. We have very harsh winters here, and having an insulated coop is really nescessary.