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  1. JoAnn_WI_4-H_Mom

    The Buckeye Thread

    We brought the Buckeyes to a local historical farm site for their annual Family Farm Fun Day. The intimidating-looking rooster Banner was extremely well-mannered and was a favorite lap chicken. The pullet Rose followed children who stopped petting her. My sons enjoyed explaining the origin...
  2. JoAnn_WI_4-H_Mom

    The Buckeye Thread

    Yum. Wish I had some. We also use Hoop Huts and electric net around the old alfalfa field for the birds in the summer. Mowing and tightening the fence helps. Also training the predators in early spring, by putting a short section out with a few birds in it with the Bull-Trainer fencer on...
  3. JoAnn_WI_4-H_Mom

    The Buckeye Thread

    How important is the pea comb for showing? My roosters tend to not have the defined three ridges, rather more like a small cushion comb. Should I look for a different roo? I like the mild manner of my roos, but the Buckeye flock as a whole does not forage well, and I think the laid back...
  4. JoAnn_WI_4-H_Mom

    The Buckeye Thread

    Banner was an Urch Chick February 2012, took American Breed Champion at 2012 county fair, took American Breed Reserve Champion 2013 Fair. He is the bird we take out for little children to pet, and he guards the broiler pens at home. Rose is Banner's Feb 2013 daughter and took American Breed...
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