just wanted to throw a little note out there, i have both breeds. the buckeyes i *might* keep, im far from impressed with the breed. the CCL's are on their way out, they dont lay well, autosexing is not easy, they need to be crossed back with the barred rocks often. disease resistance is awful and the large combs make them very susceptible to comb freeze with our cold climates.Hello All! Newbie just starting out in NE Ohio. I've helped my best friend on her farm and she has a yard full of layers but ready to start my own little flock. Hoping that I can keep it down to usable volumes . . . but then again, I've got rabbits and I know how quickly it can get out of control, lol. On a related note, if anyone knows where to get a hold of buckeyes and CCLs around Northeast Ohio let me know I've got my breeds picked!
my personal advice to a newbie is go with wyandottes, orpingtons and rocks - they are by far better breeds.