The Buckeye is a dual-purpose bird created by crossing Barred Plymouth Rock hens with a Buff Cochin rooster. Later, black-breasted game fowl were added to the breeding program to add to the functionality needed to perform well with farm life. This breed is known for its foraging instincts but also adapts well in confined pens. A problem that confined chickens may experience especially in crowded spaces is "feather picking". The Buckeye is not known to develop this behavior making them a popular bird for small spaces. When allowed to roam, this bird will forage for most anything including mice.
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Poultry Breed: Buckeye
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