Need quiet and hardy breed for my first flock

[mw44118]

Next year in the spring I'm going to try keeping a really small flock (2 to 4 hens only) in my backyard.

I want to pick a breed that is small and quiet.

I live in Cleveland, Ohio so I want something that can handle our winters.

All tips welcome.

 

[Mahonri]

Well, they aren't small, but my quiet breeds are my Delaware, my Salmon Faverolle, my GC Maran and my black star & cinnamon queen. They are the best layers too.

 

[b.hromada]

and

from S. Florida! Glad you joined us! I really don't know which breeds are the most quiet. Surely someone here can point you in the right direction.

 

[4-H chicken mom]

and

from a fellow Buckeye. So glad you joined. I have some bantam cochin that are a quiet breed and are very lovely to look at.

 

[okieglory]

from OkieLahoma

I had some production reds that layed all winter.

 

[M To The Maxx]

 

[Backyard Hencam]

I have six hens, four would be considered quiet, tame, and lots of fun. The Wyandottes are a bit high-strung. I think the Buff Orpington is the sweetest. A real pet. Welcome to BYC and have fun with your hens! I'll be interested what you decide upon.