Best suited for this area?

[cherrykist]

I will be living in the foothills (Yadkinville Yadkin county) soon and I am trying to find a breed that suits my wants/needs. I am looking for docile. We have grandchildren so I don't need attack chickens. They don't have to be lap chickens but I don't want skittish. I want a breed that is tolerant of the crazy weather that happens here...sometimes really hot and sometimes really cold. I am not at the moment planning on roos. I want a decent layer. I will be letting them free range only when I am out there with them which during the warmer months will be quite often. I like the color of the Buff Orpingtons, hubby likes a more patterned chicken. We won't be eating them. Suggestions?

Tammy

 

[ChickenCanoe]

That's a good question for people to ask. What do you mean by really hot and really cold? What are your temperature extremes?
Answering that will help us help you. I've been to several areas in NC, especially the mountains and don't remember extreme heat but I don't live there.

 

[Going Bhonkers]

Try posting here, https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/91762/north-carolina Its your state's official thread, you may get some good input!!