The Buckeye Thread

[CanadianBuckeye]

No, they should not have any black in the hackles. My 1989 standard says, Plumage: General surface colour an even shade of rich mahogany bay in all sections, with the exception the unexposed primaries and secondaries and the main tail feathers may contain black. Male sickles and coverts should be shaded bay and black, thus avoiding a sharp contrast between the body and tail. Undercolour of all sections: Red, except for back which should show a bar of slate.
The disqualification for colour is One or more entirely white feathers showing in outer plumage.

I have a question. Are the Buckeyes supposed to have a few black dotted feathers on the neck? I have 11 for my meat pens, and I have already picked my 3, since they weigh the best, and are the best looking. I also picked out 3 for showing. I will try to get pics tomorrow.

 

[Minniechickmama]

I have a question. Are the Buckeyes supposed to have a few black dotted feathers on the neck? I have 11 for my meat pens, and I have already picked my 3, since they weigh the best, and are the best looking. I also picked out 3 for showing. I will try to get pics tomorrow.

How old are they?

 

[nate1the1great1]

How old are they?

They are nine weeks old. It's only at the bottom of them. Other than that they look good. I will get pics soon.

 

[Minniechickmama]

They are nine weeks old. It's only at the bottom of them. Other than that they look good. I will get pics soon.

If your birds are only 9 weeks, they have some changes to go through over the next couple of months, and color is included. Chickens actually go through 7 molts before reaching their adult plumage. I wouldn't get too alarmed at what you see now, unless it is heavy with black around the necks or showing black on the wings other than the primaries. I have even seen 4 month old cockerels have some black in their necks, then when they grow in their hackle feathers, that all goes away or is hidden. Excess black in my nemesis right now. In pushing for darker birds with the Buckeyes, and I have been told with the RIRs too, you can end up with black coming out in places you don't want to see it.
You said these are meat birds? Do you have the option then to show them as a heritage meat bird in your show? Here only the CRX will compete in any meat class.

 

[holm25]

Minnie I have already pick my favorite cockerel. Its the bigger of the two I got. Everytime I walk in the coop he runs over. And then when he realizes I didnt bring treat he goes back!

Although I still havent decided whos gonna make ot too a show. Not till begining of July? How long do u all wait to choose whos gonna make the cut for shows?

 

[nate1the1great1]

If your birds are only 9 weeks, they have some changes to go through over the next couple of months, and color is included.  Chickens actually go through 7 molts before reaching their adult plumage.  I wouldn't get too alarmed at what you see now, unless it is heavy with black around the necks or showing black on the wings other than the primaries.  I have even seen 4 month old cockerels have some black in their necks, then when they grow in their hackle feathers, that all goes away or is hidden.  Excess black in my nemesis right now.  In pushing for darker birds with the Buckeyes, and I have been told with the RIRs too, you can end up with black coming out in places you don't want to see it.

You said these are meat birds?  Do you have the option then to show them as a heritage meat bird in your show?  Here only the CRX will compete in any meat class.

Ok well they only have a little bit of black showing, and the tail feathers, and on the the primaries. I hate CRX so I am avoiding them as much as possible. The kid that won reserve grand was with a meat pen of RIR, and it was his first time even having birds! I will get some pics.

 

[Blueface]

10-11 week old

buckeyes...

 

[Blueface]

Minnie I have already pick my favorite cockerel. Its the bigger of the two I got. Everytime I walk in the coop he runs over. And then when he realizes I didnt bring treat he goes back!

Although I still havent decided whos gonna make ot too a show. Not till begining of July? How long do u all wait to choose whos gonna make the cut for shows?

I suggest you let them grow up....they will change significantly as they mature. If they aren't at least 7 months old, showing them is a waste of time and energy.

 

[Minniechickmama]

Minnie I have already pick my favorite cockerel. Its the bigger of the two I got. Everytime I walk in the coop he runs over. And then when he realizes I didnt bring treat he goes back!

Although I still havent decided whos gonna make ot too a show. Not till begining of July? How long do u all wait to choose whos gonna make the cut for shows?

I narrow it down about a month before, but I don't pick the final ones until a few days before show.

 

[Minniechickmama]

Ok well they only have a little bit of black showing, and the tail feathers, and on the the primaries. I hate CRX so I am avoiding them as much as possible. The kid that won reserve grand was with a meat pen of RIR, and it was his first time even having birds! I will get some pics.

They should have black in the tails and on the primaries, so you are safe there