Buckeye
This hard-to-find breed of chickens originated in Ohio in the late 1800’s. The Buckeye’s name comes from their feather color, which is comparable to the dark mahogany red buckeye nut, as well as being from the Buckeye State. Their wing and primary tail feathers will show some black. They also have close-fitting pea combs, which helps them thrive in cold climates.
Buckeyes are described as curious, calm, and friendly. They are the only breed of chicken accepted into the APA that was developed by a woman. Buckeyes lay around 3-5 brown eggs per week, and also have excellent meat, making them a great dual-purpose breed.
Average mature weight: Roosters 9 lbs., Hens 6 1/2 lbs.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
There is a minimum requirement of 3 PER BREED on females. No minimum requirement on males only.
PICKUP POLICY
Orders made for local pickup will be available Saturday's June 22nd through October 26th at the Benson Grist Mill Farmer's Market located at 325 UT-138, Stansbury Park, UT.
We will do everything we can to get your birds scheduled for pickup based on your preferred month and week, however, there is no guarantee your order will arrive during that time. An email confirmation will be sent as soon as your order is scheduled. If you have any date restrictions, please note them in the checkout page.
There is no guarantee of mortality or morbidity once poultry leaves our store. Be sure to check your box of chicks before you leave.
SHIPPING POLICY
Orders are shipping February 7th through October 23rd every Monday and Wednesday (excluding holidays). We will do everything we can to get your chicks scheduled based on your preferred ship month and week, however, there is no guarantee your order will arrive during that time. An email confirmation will be sent as soon as your order is reserved. Please read through our Guarantee and Policies for more information.