Buckeye Chicken

Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class: American Class
• Weights: Hen—–6 1/2 lbs         Rooster——9 lbs
  Pullet—5 1/2 lbs               Cockerel—-8 lbs
• Purpose and Type: Primary production, Egg Laying & Pet/Secondary meat source; Exhibition
• Egg Shell Color: Brown
• Egg Production: 180-260 eggs per year (estimates only, see FAQ)
• Egg Size: Medium
• Temperament: Active Yet Gentle
• Gender Accuracy: 80-85%
• Fertility Percentage: 60-75%
• Broody: Variable
• Mating Ratio: 9 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
• Country of Origin: American
• APA: Yes, Recognized by the American Standard of Perfection in 1904.
• TLC: Watch Status, Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed
• BREEDER FARM SOURCE: Cackle Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline or strain of pure Buckeyes since 2009.