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Buckeye chicken hatcheries and breeders

UPDATE: These hatchery databases are no longer current. The databases were last updated in 2020.

In this post, you’ll learn where you can find Buckeye chickens.

Buckeye chicken facts

Category: Pet, eggs, & meat
Origin:
United States
Egg-laying ability: Good
Broodiness: Moderate-high
Meat production: Good
Cold tolerance: Exceptional
Heat tolerance:
Moderate-good
Predator evasion:  Good
Foraging ability: Good
Toleration for confinement: Good
Temperament: Friendly to docile, but some roosters aggressive
Aggression toward flock members:
Low
Noise level: Moderate-high

To learn everything you need to know to decide if Buckeye chickens are right for you, check out my article, Considering Buckeye chickens? The 21 things you must know first.

Buckeye chicken hatcheries and breeders

Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Buckeye hens and roosters.

And check out this next video slideshow to see examples of Buckeye chicks.

The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Buckeye chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.

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Map Icon Key:

  • Red = Buckeyes for Sale

  • Yellow = Buckeye Bantams for Sale


Disclaimer: I am providing information about hatcheries, but I am not endorsing them. Be sure to do your own due diligence before purchase. For more information on due diligence, check out the article, NPIP certification: How to know if your breeder or hatchery is safe to buy from.