Buckeye Breed Thread

[Pathfinders]

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Can you elaborate on this? I am wondering if once a bird gets this if it can only be put in remission, to appear at times of stress, etc.

Thanks.

I'm not a scientist, but there's lots of info out there about cocci and its effect on poultry:

http://www.millerhatcheries.com/Information/Diseases/coccidiosis.htm

And here's a good link on how to manage cocci in poultry when raising "Natural and/or Organic" birds:

http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/coccidiosis.html

And this is one of the most important statements in the second article: "Disinfectants are not effective against coccidia, so sanitation focuses on good hygiene and removing infected droppings."

There is now a vaccine for cocci, if you're going to go the no-med route, it's worth getting.

 

[Quirky]

Thanks everyone. This is just the kind of info. I was looking for.

 

[HallFamilyFarm]

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I plan on being there & I hope to show. I'll bring birds to sell too.

Chris

Is it open air or a closed building?

Dave,

Perhaps you could buy a slightly used gas mask fron army surplus?

Used to be an Oklahoma Dept of Ag poultry flock inspector who was highly allergic to feathers. Yet, he would be at every Shawnee show testing birds and talking chicken. face mask and all.

 

[HallFamilyFarm]

Anyone want to trade LF Buckeye eggs for Buckeye Bantam eggs? We are starting to get more LF eggs than we need. Have to get that soda pop incubator finished soon!

 

[BuckeyeDave]

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All of the chicken people you have met through your life there is a guy that stands out, the guy in the gas mask.

I am unusual looking enough without an appendage hanging off of my face.

 

[Quirky]

Good morning everyone. My head is a bit full today after the hours of reading I've done this week. Specifically, I've read old threads here about hatcheries/breeders. I wanted to read comments on Sandhill Preservation Center (he has Buckeyes, as most of you surely know). It seems there's a spirited ongoing discussion about what constitutes preservation, and some misunderstanding of genetic diversity and its importance in breeding. I'm no geneticist, but I'm going to get in touch with a friend who is. There's much to learn there for us, it seems. I guess not everyone cares about breeding, and I guess that's fine...or is it? The more I read and spend time around chickens (other people's), the more I feel a niggling sense of responsibility to contribute in my small way to their maintenance as a species. I feel very uncomfortable with big hatcheries. They seem like an extension of factory farming to me. But I'm learning that "buying local" for chickens can mean picking up birds locally that come from a big hatchery.

Sorry to ramble. I guess I'm looking for comments from you serious folks about how I can focus my tiny, family chicken "operation" so that I maintain a high standard for my chickens without getting into the minutia of breeding (which might not work for a mom of small kiddos/small business owner).

 

[Pathfinders]

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All you have to do is get some good quality Buckeyes from a breeder. You can flock breed and maintain quality. Cull according to the Standard of Perfection for the breed. It's not hard to do. You can find a list of Buckeye breeders here: http://www.americanbuckeyepoultryclub.com/index.php

Hover your mouse over the tab for Our Members, and click on your location. There will be a list there of folks who can provide you with good quality birds. And if there's no one in your area, email me at pathfindersfarm AT gmail DOT com and I'll be happy to help find you someone who can help.

 

[Quirky]

Thanks. I realize I'm over-thinking it. But I've been having some weird experiences with hatchery-esque locals. I am getting my birds from David, and I'm very excited I found this thread in time. I also have birds OTW from a local lady who got her Buckeyes from Sandhill Preservation. So I can compare them and learn a thing or two.

 

[Lotsapaints]

I finally have some Buckeyes not that I was trying all that hard I admit to being a Delaware fan. Since my DH is from Ohio he's thought about getting some and on this months swap I hatched some so we now have 4 and maybe I'll have a pullet or 2 but I sure can't tell yet all I know is that they are noisy little buggers when I put them outside to take pictures besides being very cute....

and this picture is just too cute that sun felt sooo good

 

[punky rooster]

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You gotta love 'em!