I'll second the easter Eggers. They lay lots of eggs, usually large, are generally a friendly breed, and the pea comb is resistant to frostbite so they do well in cold climates. Although what you'll want to look for is usually labeled "Americauna" or "Americana" since these days "easter eggers" may be legbar mixes and have single combs.
Wyandottes would be a good choice too. The rose combs are frostbite resistant and they can be good layers. Mine is one of the three who hasn't stopped laying with the fridged temps we've had the last half of this winter.
That said, most breeds except Mediterranean breeds with very large single combs and some ornamental bantams will do just fine in your climate.
Wyandottes would be a good choice too. The rose combs are frostbite resistant and they can be good layers. Mine is one of the three who hasn't stopped laying with the fridged temps we've had the last half of this winter.
That said, most breeds except Mediterranean breeds with very large single combs and some ornamental bantams will do just fine in your climate.
I hope you find the best chickens for your climate and you. We're next door in WI and have silkies that free range as low as 15F provided no wind, but can return to a coop heated to 40F when they get cold. They don't have much for combs. They lay 5 days out of 7, so not prolific layers. I don't think they're what you're really looking for though, but they sure make beautiful lawn ornaments. 
