Buckeye Breed Thread

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I am guessing it has because almost all breed descriptions change over time. I hear that the new SOP is coming out soon so you might be able to get some of the surplus 2010 SOP on sale from places. I do have one question.... How did you get the 1906 copy of the SOP is it like a family heirloom or something because that is amazing that you have it.

I don't know, they're pretty proud of that book. It seems to me that they would make a bigger profit by selling it for $20 to a wider market than for $60 to a much smaller one. Most publishers are making money hand over fist on inexpensive farm-related books with everyone trying to go natural and more and more people getting into the world of poultry. It's just a stone's throw from raising a couple of chickens in your backyard to taking them to the local fair to show, but their pricing is a big deterrent to owning their book and knowing how to select birds that meet the standard. I collect old books (the kind that are actually worth paying $60 for) and came across that one online.
 
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I am guessing it has because almost all breed descriptions change over time. I hear that the new SOP is coming out soon so you might be able to get some of the surplus 2010 SOP on sale from places. I do have one question.... How did you get the 1906 copy of the SOP is it like a family heirloom or something because that is amazing that you have it.

I don't know, they're pretty proud of that book. It seems to me that they would make a bigger profit by selling it for $20 to a wider market than for $60 to a much smaller one. Most publishers are making money hand over fist on inexpensive farm-related books with everyone trying to go natural and more and more people getting into the world of poultry. It's just a stone's throw from raising a couple of chickens in your backyard to taking them to the local fair to show, but their pricing is a big deterrent to owning their book and knowing how to select birds that meet the standard. I collect old books (the kind that are actually worth paying $60 for) and came across that one online.

Cool, you could always get the black and white version that is a heck of alot cheaper.
 
Evening Everyone...I have a couple pics of one of my cockerals to share. The lighting wasen't the best this afternoon, but I'll post what I took anyhow....

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Mine seem to develop awful slow. I have no problem with that...just sayin....the cockerals are beginning to develop the great mahogany color. This cockeral is 15 weeks old....

~ bigzio
 
Afternoon...mine are fed chick starter and grower in a hanging feeder with all they want, along with treats and the ability to free range. I can't emphasize enough that my flocks get nothing but great nuturition here on the hill. I've been raising poultry for 30 years....the buckeyes are wonderful gentle birds....mine either grow slow, or I'm not use to dual purpose breeds without the bulk....my black javas are two weeks older and make the buckeyes look like dwarfs....again not complaning, just sayin...they are really gentle. I like them....they are pretty for sure. Time for them to grow up. In my opinion.

~ bigzio
 
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From what i understand between the things i have read and been told is that you need to keep buckeyes on a higher protein feed then other birds because of their game backround.
 
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OSUMan is quite right. Buckeyes will do much better (and get much bigger) if you use Turkey starter for at least the first 8 weeks. It really makes a difference! The ALBC has some great articles here: http://albc-usa.org/EducationalResources/chickens.html that cover selection and production of meat, which includes info on improving rate of growth. Well worth the read, see especially page 7 in this PDF: http://albc-usa.org/documents/ALBCchicken_assessment-1.pdf which talks about protein and the lack of it restricting growth.
 
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OSUMan is quite right. Buckeyes will do much better (and get much bigger) if you use Turkey starter for at least the first 8 weeks. It really makes a difference! The ALBC has some great articles here: http://albc-usa.org/EducationalResources/chickens.html that cover selection and production of meat, which includes info on improving rate of growth. Well worth the read, see especially page 7 in this PDF: http://albc-usa.org/documents/ALBCchicken_assessment-1.pdf which talks about protein and the lack of it restricting growth.

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i just gave my buckeyes chick starter and now layer pellets. they are 7 month old should I switch them to turkey grower? p.s it would not be a problem for me to switch we have turkeys to now. thanks, Mitch
 
Mitch, at seven months, regular feed is fine, no need to change to higher protein unless you are having problems associated with too low protein. I must admit I like to add a little extra protein to the hens' diet when I'm going to be hatching. No reading to back it up, just feel like it might make a healthier chick. Laying pellets are for eating eggs, not for making babies. Just my personal opinion.
 
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