Breed selectively to produce a better next generation, show some, educate more folks interested in chickens to look at the Buckeye for our cold climate and share with youth to get the next human generation of poultry enthusiasts on board to spread the word about this wonderful breed.
It's nice to see the chatter; the holidays seemed like a bit of a dry spell on here but the new year should move this thread in a good direction.
Going back to share my views on my I like this breed: I've yet to raise a breed that acts more like the American gamecock than the Buckeye. This breed has a wonderful sense about it. They are a very proud breed. I've yet to have one act like a complete lunatic. So if you ever have one act in this fashion; you're better off eating him! The males as well as the females are very curious and not intimidated at all my the daily goings on. They are extremely docile and friendly.
I enjoy the way they carry themselves, a very full build with great balance. Their appearance is striking; a beautiful deep mahogany with a rich sheen that glistens in the sunlight. I enjoy when people ask what I give my birds or put on my birds to offer such a brilliant sheen....I tell them 2cc's of broodstock often offers those results.
Now we get the the production side; the meat the buckeye yields is wonderful; lean yet flavorful! The fat content can be reduced down to make an excellent poultry base. The breast often has much more meat than is observed. Fresh farm eggs are the best!! Just yesterday I cooked an egg breakfast for my girls; the whites were firm and the yolks stood up with a brilliant orangish glow. They really are a delicious meal. Like I said the overall egg yield is good; not great like that of a leghorn but I somehow feel the quality is much better.
I'm glad we have this breed because they are just different!
