I bought a SSH this year, and I have to say that while she is one of the prettiest birds in my flock, she is very flighty--literally. I am constantly finding her roosting on the roof of the barn, and when I try to put her down on the ground she squirms and scratches my arms. As far as noise goes my SSH is the quietest bird I've had. I probably will not be buying another SSH... they're a lovely breed of chicken but don't fit in well in my coop.