Buckeye Breed Thread

[OSUman]

I have a couple question about buckeyes:
Are buckeyes good layers?
Do they set often?
How big are their eggs?
How long does it take for them to develope?
How do they dress out?
How are they with cold and heat?
Are they good foragers?

 

[Pathfinders]

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[jenjscott]

To add to that, I had 2 8 month pullets try to go broody on me here in november. Even my pullet eggs have been a good size.

 

[JamesA]

Well I finally had a decent weather day so I let out my buckeyes and took some pictures of them playing today. The pictures do not do them justice but I still think they are nice and they were having a good time today.

 

[SimplyForties]

Nice color on your hens, JamesA! They seem to be having a good time!

 

[Tailfeathers]

James you sure do know how to drive a guy nuts! Can't wait to get that email from you tomorrow!

God Bless,

 

[Pathfinders]

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James, your birds look lovely! I like the last picture the best, that cockerel is very nice indeed.

 

[JamesA]

Thanks..I love them and they are spoiled.They see me coming in the morning and they know it is time to get out of their pen and usually get a treat.I can not hardly walk when I let them out as they get under my feet waiting on the treat.I should have some more of their babies hatch this week.I am excited about that.

 

[Pathfinders]

Below is the link for an online radio show in which Jeannette Beranger of the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy and I will be discussing Buckeyes, please tune in if you get the chance!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/backyardpoultry

(Thanks to Jeannette for including me.)

: )

Laura

 

[cgmccary]

Thanks Laura. I had a chance to listen in while I was at work. It was great! They repeat the program during the day, all day for those wanting to listen. rellay enjoyed it!

Chris