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Why would anyone want to make a 'laying line' out of a dual purpose breed? Isn't that what the hatcheries do to sell more chicks? But hey, if he can get $10 a chick at least he makes them sound 'special'

The wattles and comb of this cockerel seem excessively large and the feathering seems somewhat mottled for a buckeye. Although some of the pullets in the following posts look like decent birds. Ma y have just been one chick that was a cross breed.

Looks like a cockerel to me...

I would not judge a buckeye by eye color at an early age. The orange eyes that the breed is known for is not noticeable at a young age. Also feather color changes A LOT during the first year. I've had young birds with white flight feathers that grew out of them by 6 months. Size is what I would...

Great photo and example of combs. It's quite difficult to tell at such a young age with pea combs. Patience is key in flora, fauna, and poultry! :)