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There is an awful lot of talk on BYC about "genetic diversity" and "inbreeding" amongst certain breeds. This brings up an interesting point that begs the question, “Is inbreeding harmful?” I think one has to first define “inbreeding” vs. “line breeding”. Line breeding is what I practice. My...

If you wanted some a lot nicer there are a lot of really good buckeye breeders that will sell you chicks or hatching eggs.Chicks would be in the spring if you could wait.Me or Laura or even others could help you out.I think in the long run you would be happier. smile Even though I'm perfectly...

Hi everyone I have a question are the Buckeyes from Ideal Poultry true buckeyes? I would much rather get some from any of you guys but dont have the money for them right now. No one here have buckeyes, Ideal would be the only way for us to get some! I got my little Princess from Ideal (well...

He was an awesome grandfather, I assure you! A conservationist, botanist, and naturalist, he took me on many horseback rides through the woods as a child. He always had a small notebook and a tiny pencil in his shirt pocket, in which he would take copious notes about the flora and fauna we saw...

Your Buckeye hen (i.e. "Princess") looks great! She generally has nice body shape (type), correct tail angle (that looks like about 30 degrees), nice yellow legs, good pea comb (it is not crinkled like some I see). She is more square shaped than rectangular. I would have to handle her and see...

I have one buckeye hen who originated from Ideal (so just a hatchery quality bird), and I adore her! I concur with others who described the breed as friendly but not needy; she loves to hang out wherever I am when I'm outside, and investigate whatever I'm up to. She will jump up onto my lap of...