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I'm single mating this coming year, like you described earlier. The first year that I started with Buckeyes I was just happy to get some chicks in the first season, but I ended up culling most of them. This last year I set up two trio pens (working with the same birds, but paired them up...

I do in the water with ACV. I don't really measure it out- maybe 1/2 to 3/4 cup per 5 gallons for all of the flock especially the chicks. It 's a good multi vitamin and mineral supplement and not just an iron supplement. Very important for developing chicks and juvenials.

I think it might be helpful to bring all three of your Buckeyes to a show even if no one else is showing. At least that way you will have a judge's opinion on which one he/she thinks is the better of your three Buckeyes. I can see where that could be especially helpful for a newbie who is just...

Ok, I'm going to make this short and sweet, because quite frankly I'm exhausted from gathering and selling chickens and turkeys all day for customer's Thanksgiving dinners. I mentioned the wing carriage because in my opinion that high of a wing carriage draws the eye to the fluff in the legs...

Thank you for breaking down your interpretation of the SoP. It would be fool hardy for me (or any breeder for that matter) to assume my visualization of the verbal description in the SoP is the same as another person's visualization and that is why back and forth discussions are so helpful for a...

Sure KnittyChickadee, I would be happy to. In the morning, I will try to get the best shots of my Buckeyes, but I ask that you do the same. See I'm here to learn from all you experienced breeders. As I said before, selecting for show quality stock is not something I've ever done before, so I've...

I hope you don't mind me asking about these pictures since they came up again. Should Buckeyes have that bend in their necks and fluffy thighs? Also, I thought the standard says 40 degrees for a male's tail, isn't that considered type? (I know you mentioned before that your primary focus is on...

I started out same, not sure I wanted to show them, but still wanting to make an attempt to breed to the standard. I picked the Buckeye for many reasons but especially because they make a nice table bird. My niece is joining 4H and really wants to show them. Now I am glad that I studied the SOP...

Yes, I guess that's exactly what I do as well. I am learning that talking about one's interpretation of the SoP is like talking about one's politics or religion. Thanks for sharing.

Did someone ask that question? "Do you breed to the SOP, for show, or for thrift and utility?" I think we are all saying the same thing here and yes, the answer would be "Yes". The question is- If you only have "show quality" chickens walking around on your farm how do you determine which ones...

Exactly! Draft horses are bred for work. I get what you're saying there. They might be dirty and muddy in the field or pulling timber from forests, but clean them up and pick the finest specimen from the best breeding and they could be selected for the show. Look at the Clydesdales for the...

I find that too. My Buckeyes are heavier than any other breed I have. When I pick one of them up and hand them to someone to hold, they are usually surprised by the weight.

I've noticed that as well, I really just think there's a huge variation in numerous traits with the Buckeye breed. I'm not sure you can really improve the breed AS A WHOLE without identifying flaws and working towards a common goal such as the SoP. Perhaps the SoP is just too vague and open for...

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Thanks Marengoite, I haven't figured out how to do multiple quotes from different posts yet, but your last two posts on this topic really hit the nail on the head. I'm new to showing and breeding for show, but not completely new to chickens and breeding to the standards. It's funny how the...

Oh, no, I was talking about those that are trying to make Buckeye sex links. Just curious why someone would want that, but Merengoite explained it pretty well for me. Sounds like they are just doing backyard experiments for fun, but still keeping pure Buckeyes. I think it would be much more...

Hi Guys, I'm really trying to learn as much as I can. I've been scrolling though all of the comments from today. I'm a little surprised you all are talking about crossing the Buckeyes and making sexlinks. I'm new here, so maybe this is not so unusual LOL. I just expected this would be a...

Pa Farmer 24, I rarely if ever use an incubator. I do have a large incubator, but mostly I just let my chickens cycle through and go broody as their instincts direct them. Even this time of year, I have hens laying and sitting on eggs. I figure they know better than me, if the time is right and...