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Its been a rough few months with my buckeyes... When I first attempted to integrate them, the rooster in particular was targeted by my other roos and even my gander. The beat on him mercilessly, I eventually wound of getting rid of my wyandotte and bantam rooster to alleviate the problem. I keep...

Thank you, I will continue to post updates. I wont start hatching till spring, as it is getting risky to hatch and brood chicks here. It is beginning to reach freezing temps at night. I can see that the hen I have isn't ideal, some of her feathering is light for my liking, but she is young and...

Your birds are beautiful! I will reference your website during my progress in this breed project. Also joining up with the ABC.

I prefer to breed to better shape before I tackle color. I picked the best shaped hen, with the most acceptable color (some of the others were super light or had flecking). Its a start, this is my first real attempt to breed to standard so it will be a learning process.

Im not to worried about potential lack of eggs, I have plenty of hens designated for that role in other pens. So far she has laid an egg every day since I have gotten her. The rooster has an interesting back story, according to his breeder he escaped at a young age with another roo and she never...

There is another well known breeder in Maine. She seems to have some pretty nice birds from what I have seen of them. May see about getting some eggs or chicks from her in the spring to add to my pair.

I recently purchased a pair of Buckeyes for $45 at a local fair. The rooster was show champion, the hen has slightly crooked toes due to and incubation malfunction but I merely intend to breed her. What do you guys think? Would like some more detailed expertise than merely what was written on...