decided we wanted chickens for eggs. We acquired some mixed laying hens from friends and got some decent Rhode Island Reds. As we discovered more about chickens, Kara learned there was a breed called Buckeyes. Naturally she wanted them, since she and all of her family are from or still live in Ohio. So I started researching online. I came across this lady in Kentucky named Laura Haggarty. I messaged her several times and I believe we talked on the phone. I ordered 25 chicks to be delivered around Mother’s Day for a surprise gift for Kara. We both fell in love with the breed as they grew. They were so personable and calm. Most people that know me, know I am a little OCD and I just wondered how our Buckeyes stacked up to other Buckeyes. I figured if we are going to raise them, we might as well try to raise them as close to what they were developed for as we could. So I stayed in contact with Laura and reached out to a few other Buckeye breeders, Chris McCary and Don Schrider for starters. I sent them pictures and asked lots of questions. We even drove down to Alabama from Arkansas to meet Chris and John. We stayed most of the day, got a hotel and came back the next day and stayed a while. We learned a lot that first visit. February of the following year we decided to take a few birds to our first show in Newnan, Ga. That gave me the bug. I was hooked, Kara not so much. She just wanted to raise them but didn’t really care if we showed or not. She has supported me with my addiction even though I got them for her. We have come a long way in a short time and could not have done it without a lot of help from the friends we have made through the American Buckeye Poultry Club. Everyone in the club has been so nice and willing to help out us beginners. There are a lot of knowledgeable people in the club willing to answer questions and give advice if asked. |
Aaron Baker's Bio
The American Buckeye Poultry Club
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