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Heritage Chickens
Our Buckeyes
We have decided not use the Buckeyes as one of our farm-direct meats this year (2013). However, we will be selling live chicks as available. We feel it is well worth the extra time in order to promote and "save" this threatened breed.
Our breed of choice for our farm-direct meat for 2013 is the Light Brahma. The Light Brahma is a heritage breed that originated from Asia. We are raising all roosters which is why there is the large amount of black on them.
More information on how to order our free-range chicken be found on our Farm-Direct Meats page.
"From the beginning Brahmas have been recognized not only for their unusual appearance and size, but also for their practical qualities. First and foremost Brahmas are found to be extremely hardy chickens. They are also good egg-layers for their size. Considered a superior winter-layer, they produce the bulk of their eggs from October to May. The eggs of the Brahma are large and uniformly medium brown in color. The hens tend to go broody in early summer and will sit devotedly on their nests. But because of the size of the hen, trampling of the chicks must be guarded against for the first few days after hatch.
The Brahma was generally considered the leading meat breed for the period of time from the mid-1850’s through about 1930 – some 70 plus years. As broilers, Brahma chicks were killed quite young, about 8-10 weeks of age. They made a most profitable roaster at 8 months, later than many breeds, but it was found that virgin cockerels were still tender as roasters at 12-13 months – making them competitive against capons. As a family fowl they were unequaled, and a large Brahma could feed a moderate-sized family".
Taken from the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy
For more information click here: Brahmas
"The Buckeye is a dual-purpose breed of chicken with a deep, lustrous red color of plumage. They have yellow legs and skin, and, thanks to their pea comb, are very cold-weather hardy. While Buckeyes adapt readily to a variety of living conditions, they do best under free-range conditions, or conditions where they have room to move around. Because of their active nature they do not do especially well in small confined spaces. Roosters weigh approximately nine pounds; hens weigh approximately six and a half pounds and lay medium-sized, brown eggs.
Buckeyes also have a personality all their own. They are a very active fowl and are noted for being especially vigilant in the pursuit of mice, some breeders comparing them to cats in regard to this ability. They tend to have very little fear of humans and are possibly too friendly. In fact, some males may show a little aggression during breeding season. They also seem to lack the tendency to feather-pick each other (this is a trait worthy of further exploration). The males emit a full range of sounds beyond those typical of many other chicken breeds, including a dinosaur-like roar!"
Taken from the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy
For more information click here: Buckeyes
Our Laying Hens
Ducks & Geese
We also have a breeding pair of Khaki Campbells, Muscovies, Silver Appleyards & African Geese.We will be selling eggs as available.
Did you know how moist and fluffy duck eggs make a cake??
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Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
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