Opinions on Possible Flock Breeds?

[MickTheMouse]

I am currently helping my MIL with our first batch of chickens, and though I know this is early it's really sparking my need to have a flock of my own. Sometime over the next 2-3 years I would like to start a group of about 8-10 hens and a rooster (I live in rural alaska so having that protection while me and partner are at work would be a huge relief for me stress wise )

I am thinking of 1 of each breed so I can more easily tell them apart, I am very attached to my animals and feel bad when I can't tell who's who.

• Buff Orpington
• Speckled Susex
• New Hampshire
• Delaware
• Plymouth Rock
• Rhode Island
• Welsumer
• Wyandotte

for the rooster I am considering a Jersey Giant or an Ameraucana. The JG would be amazing as I personally love their look and heard they can just be the sweetest things, but I am worried about him hurting my hens.

any opinions on this grouping? advice? in particular I need cold hardy chickens, but the coop will be insulated.

 

[Crestcrazy2]

I would think it should be fine, hopefully someone who's experienced with Jersey Giants will come along and help out