The Buckeye Thread

[jeffreypresley]

I have a buckeye hen that came with a group of chicks of different breeds. She is totally different personality. Always under my feet, climbing on me when I sit down, following me everywhere. I did nothign to tame her intentionally, is this normal with the breed? She is a charming little bird....

 

[Minniechickmama]

Absolutely normal behavior for a Buckeye! You gotta love it, except when you almost trip on them.

 

[limaro]

I have two 8 week old hatchery Buckeyes, along with my 3 EEs. The EE's are definitely funnier and a bit more active. But the Buckeyes are calmer and quicker to warm up to people. And they're already so pretty!

 

[1TurkenLover]

I have two 8 week old hatchery Buckeyes, along with my 3 EEs. The EE's are definitely funnier and a bit more active. But the Buckeyes are calmer and quicker to warm up to people. And they're already so pretty!

Banty Buckeyes # 1 on my Bird wish list

 

[countrydream7]

looking for buckeyed chick breeders, any help would be helpful who sells them ...thanks

 

[JoshU]

looking for buckeyed chick breeders, any help would be helpful who sells them ...thanks 

I'm sending you a pm.

 

[Melabella]

Hello all...


I didn't have the time to read past the first few pages, but I have a quick question. I just received 3 Buckeye chicks from Meyer hatchery. Some one told me that if they don't have a stripe on their heads that means they are male. I ordered 3 females I didn't think they were a sex linked breed, but is this true?


Sorry for the total newbie question, but thought I would go straight to the source.

THanks,
MB

 

[Regin]

@Melabella
Buckeyes are NOT sexable as chicks, sorry.

 

[Melabella]

@Melabella
Buckeyes are NOT sexable as chicks, sorry.

Thanks Regin...no worries.. don't have to be sorry... I was just worried I got a roo in the order... have too many to keep any more!

THanks!
MB

 

[dazookeyper]

Hello all...


I didn't have the time to read past the first few pages, but  I have a quick question.   I just received 3 Buckeye chicks from Meyer hatchery.  Some one told me that if they don't have a stripe on their heads that means they are male.  I ordered 3 females   I didn't think they were a sex linked breed, but  is this true?


Sorry for the total newbie question, but thought I would go straight to the source.

THanks,
MB

I got 3 buckeyes that are now 11 weeks all are female. 1 was lighter but feathered out to be the darkest most beautiful mahogany. If I could get more of it I would. I have 2 more I just got and they have the stripes likey 2 "lighter ones" do. Let us know on the Meyers thread how they turn out