Just about every single breed I've ever raised and owned was skittish including my BLRWs. All of my Cuckoo marans, Rhode Island Reds, White and Buff orpingtons, Comets, Red Stars, Light Brahmas, Old English games, Millies, Leghorns, etc....have done nothing more than run over to me for food. Still I love them of course. I have 1 buff orpington that occasionally lets me pick her up but the rest of the time she runs from me. Maybe it's something I'm doing wrong. I've raised them all from chicks. I love reading stories of how friendly and even affectionate some chickens are, wish I had that here!!
The only bird I can walk over to and pet just about any time is my Royal Palm tom.
Besides the over all look and color of Wyandottes, it was what I read about their calm and friendly disposition that prompted me to buy them. But mine are not fans of me that's for sure!