CanadianBuckeye
Songster
He looks nice and solid to me, it might be an idea to weigh him and the other cockerel.
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Thank you. Knowing that they share gene pool with RIR is the main reason why I've not gotten any before. Not fond of RIR birds that I've met. But, willing to give it a try. Any mean tempered birds will be invited to dinner. Their pea comb will fit into my flock breeding program well.I have heard that the Cackle stock is pretty decent. I have no experience with that hatchery myself, (Only because they don't ship to Canada) but that's what others have said. As far as temperament goes, me personally, I cull for it. I consider it part of the breed characteristic- any nasty Buckeye is not a Buckeye IMO~ !! So order lots.
Just popping in here. Intrigued with the BE. Looking to add some new blood to my flock, and looks like this would be a good breed to add. Won't be doing breeder stock. Any of you used Cackle, and what is your experience with their bird's temperament???
My Buckeye hens did go broody, many times last summer, but I did not allow them to raise any chicks- although I am pretty sure they would make good mothers. Where are you getting your Buckeyes from?I have ordered 16 Buckeye chicks to be delivered in April 2017. I am excited to raise some day old chicks.
I bought my current hens as adults the 3 Orpingtons and my silkies were a month old when I bought them, the are now 6 months old. I feel the Orpingtons are older than the lady had posted in the ad, and the Silkies are my pets. I have one token Easter Egger, the Grandkids love her and her eggs.
I decided to get a heritage breed and have chosen the Buckeye. I ordered 12 hens and 4 roosters. When mature I will pick the best rooster and the other 3 will be dinner.
I am still reading articles where I can on the Buckeye and have read conflicting info as to if they go broody and if they are good mothers? Anyone have experience with them raising their own chicks? Of course my Silkie could be used for this purpose.
Any info or tips will be appreciated. Thanks!Merry Christmas Monna
I ordered them from Meyer Hatchery. I hope they have quality chicks. I have heard that most hatchery chicks are usually lower in quality. I have trouble finding breeders in my area, in the southeastern mountains of WV. I am hoping to have my flock be sustainable so I will defiantly be looking for some to be broody hens. Thanks for your help. Happy Holidays!![]()