Thanks for the info. I built a totally new coop to accommodate a larger flock. The buckeyes will stay in there until they're ready to be introduced and I will move the other chickens into the new coop once they're all friendly. They're brooding in a totally separate area.
I'm a new member and just got 7 buckeye chicks from Meyer hatchery. They're all looking great and are curious and active. Love the breed already, can't wait to introduce them to my leghorns.
Raccoons. They're crafty and will kill your whole flock in a few minutes if they get in a coop. They're mostly only a problem at night though. Predator control is the best thing I do to keep my chickens safe.