At what age do you buckeye breeders want your pullets to start laying? Is 20 weeks asking for too much or is 24 weeks a more reasonable or realistic goal?
I know big breeds typically do not mature as fast as the lighter breeds so that's why I'm asking
I recently helped a guy sort his flock of buckeyes, and I was amazed at how tough they are. I'm sure that those of you who have raised buckeyes all know this already.
He had six cockerels that ran loose with no shelter and here in northwest Ohio it's been cold, damp and rainy and they seem to...