tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67707051143558588732024-02-18T19:57:06.880-06:00AMERICAN BUCKEYE CLUBThe American Buckeye Club (ABC) is a recognized breed club of the American Poultry Association (APA), and is dedicated to the preservation of the Buckeye chickens, both Standard and Bantam. Originally established in January of 1906, then re-established by a group of Ohio-based Buckeye breeders in May of 2008, the ABC is proud to have over 1200 members nationwide.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325665661938495381noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770705114355858873.post-60242104328957378612019-03-12T11:12:00.001-05:002019-03-12T11:12:19.845-05:00Passing of John BrownI just wanted to take a moment and say THANK YOU to a man that did a great deal for the Buckeye breed for several decades. John Brown of Loveland, Ohio is no longer with us as I type this today, he passed away in late February 2019 and his family asked that we respect his privacy as the family mourns their loss. <br />
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John helped many Ohio based Buckeye breeders/keeps get their start, in fact, some of my first birds were from John back in 2000 that I picked up at a poultry show in southern Ohio. Those that knew John personally know he was an "old school" poultry keeper and it often took some time for you to gain his trust because he had been burned a time or two over the years. John had a good eye for Buckeyes, both large fowl and bantam varieties plus he enjoyed helping others.<br />
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Although John and I both lived in SW Ohio we were more casual acquaintances than close friends. We often ran into one another from time to time at various poultry shows, flea markets or swap meets (livestock sales). What I will remember most about John is he always had a smile on his face, at least every time I bumped into him, and didn't mind giving you his opinion about the Buckeyes in the show pens! He loved all poultry and had a passion for a number of breeds but the Buckeye held a special place in his heart. <br />
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God speed fellow Buckeye man and rest in peace John Brown, while we continue the Buckeye tradition here on earth!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325665661938495381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770705114355858873.post-30323829869967039202019-02-08T15:34:00.000-06:002019-02-08T15:41:33.259-06:00Geetings Peeps! It's that time of year......2019 has arrived and it's hard to believe January has come and gone! Here we are already 1 week into February and the calendar is reminding me it's time to UPDATE the American Buckeye Club Breeders Directory. Normally, this is done around the holidays but the last couple of years folks just didn't want to be bothered so we put it off until January/February. So far there have been a number of new additions and a few updates but more are expected in the coming weeks.<br />
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If you find an error or learn a breeder is no longer breeding or selling Buckeyes please email Jeff Lay at jefflay4686@gmail.com and let him know! Once again for 2019, Jeff is ONLY offering adult Buckeyes but he usually knows who is offering day old chicks and/or hatching eggs around the country. Need to find some stock give Jeff a shout if you hit a snag! Hatchery's have gotten better with their Buckeye breeding programs in recent years, Meyer Hatchery has been turning out some dandy near show quality Buckeyes. Don't hesitate to give them a go for your day old chick needs!<br />
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To ALL the Buckeye breeders out there, please do your best to respond to email, text, phone calls and letters. We all get bombarded with them this time of year and its easy to get behind (I'm guilty). Every year, we hear complaints from folks who cant reach a breeder on the directory so please take a look and make sure your contact information is up to date as well.<br />
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PS - Shumaker Farms is still breeding & raising Buckeyes in SW Ohio. Logan, their middle daughter will be showing her Buckeyes and other poultry this year around the regional shows and county fairs! Welcome back Joe, even though you never really went away, it's good to see the fire is burning again and those brooders are FULL in 2019!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325665661938495381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770705114355858873.post-65124408901252840272018-12-14T18:53:00.002-06:002018-12-14T18:53:41.073-06:00December 14, 2018<br />
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This page has been dormant for a while because GOOGLE had the page locked for some odd reason. Finally after many attempts the American Buckeye Club is back up and running! In the coming weeks, during the Christmas break, we will be updating the Buckeye Breeders Directory completely.<br />
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The photo above is Nettie Metcalf with a few of her Buckeye Cockerels taken at her farm near Warren, Ohio around 1905.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325665661938495381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770705114355858873.post-82114245542909276552016-09-26T12:36:00.002-05:002016-09-26T12:36:07.317-05:00Autumn 2016 is upon us!Greetings Buckeye Nation!<br />
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It's been a while since we added any new updates to the American Buckeye Club (ABC) blog or website but here we go. Our Buckeye Breeder Directory is constantly changing and we strive to keep it updated the best we can. However, some items fall thru the cracks and some breeders drop out without any notification! If you know of any changes that need to be made please contact Jeff Lay at <a href="mailto:jefflay4686@gmail.com">jefflay4686</a><a href="mailto:jefflay4686@gmail.com">@gmail.com</a> and let him know what needs updated, deleted or corrected.<br />
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As we move into the fall poultry show season lots of folks are going to many local shows and poultry swaps. If you would like us to add any news or events to the ABC blog please let us know! You can use the same email address above and Jeff will be happy to add any events you like. If your Buckeyes WIN at a poultry show, please provide us with pictures and details so that we can get those added as well.<br />
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Finally, the Ohio National (ON) is just around the corner in early November in Columbus, Ohio and we highly recommend folks plan to attend and visit the American Buckeye Club table! Once again we will have lots of great items for the kids, Buckeye Breed information and another HUGE gift to Give-Away. Generally, several top Buckeye breeders are on hand to answer your questions about Buckeye breeding as well. We hope to see a lot of you in Columbus, Ohio the weekend of November 12, 2016. Here is a link to the ON<br />
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Don't forget, your Buckeyes are moulting and this means they need a little more TLC this time of year and as always egg production drops off during the moult! Giving your hens a little higher protein diet will help them bounce back quicker, too.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325665661938495381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770705114355858873.post-21879321735732902292015-11-10T19:22:00.003-06:002015-11-10T19:22:50.721-06:00Happy Veterans Day from the American Buckeye Club!November 2015 - Miamisburg, Ohio<br />
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The American Buckeye Club would like to take a moment and THANK our American Vets for their service and sacrifice this November 10th, VETERANS DAY! We SALUTE ALL who served.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325665661938495381noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770705114355858873.post-43450682473844761762015-06-03T23:15:00.002-05:002015-06-03T23:15:36.219-05:00Ohio Department of Ag bans ALL poultry shows in OhioJune 2, 2015 - Columbus, Ohio - In a recent press release from the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) the state of Ohio has banned ALL poultry shows in Ohio until January 2016 due to the Avian Influenza outbreak in other states. This is a proactive approach to help protect Ohio's poultry industry which is one of the largest Ag industries in the Buckeye state. The American Buckeye Club supports the ODA's position and we encourage our members to be cautious and pay strict attention to their own bio-security measures with respect to their Buckeye flocks. Below is a copy of the letter releases at noon on June 2, 2015 with details around the proposed ban.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325665661938495381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770705114355858873.post-70798852429046272482015-05-09T02:31:00.002-05:002015-05-09T02:31:58.492-05:00May is upon us and many people are still hatching Buckeye chicks!If you are still trying to find good quality Buckeye chicks you may want to contact folks listed in the Buckeye Breeders Directory. Many breeders are still hatching and shipping day old chicks and many more are offering hatching eggs as well. If they have an email address or phone number listed give it a shot, nothing ventured nothing gained!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325665661938495381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770705114355858873.post-39157566202276646942015-03-25T00:30:00.002-05:002015-03-25T00:30:56.219-05:00American Buckeye Club Elects Executive Board and District Directors (October 2014)
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">October 2, 2014 in Miamisburg, Ohio – The oldest Buckeye
breed club, associated with the American Poultry Association (APA) since January
18, 1906, took a historic step in electing an Executive Board and District
Directors during the first week of October 2014. In addition to the election of
officers, a vote was held ratifying a new Constitution and By-Laws for the
organization. “Since The American Buckeye Club was re-established in 2008 as a
modern internet based breed club our mission was to promote the Buckeye breed
around the world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This has grown into a
very large organization that called for a formal structure within the club.”
said Jeff Lay who was responsible for bringing the American Buckeye Club (ABC)
back to the poultry fancy several years ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The core members of the ABC held a meeting in which the following people
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Joe Shumaker – President<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Josh Ulrey – Vice President<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Rick Presley – Treasurer/Secretary<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Cindy Sturgill – District One Director<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Sarah Patterson – District Two Director<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Bill Francis – District Three Director<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Karen Bratcher – District Four Director<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span>Canada or District Six is currently covered by Joe Shumaker & Josh
Ulrey until that position is filled.<br /><br />
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Congratulations to ALL the newly elected
officers!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Other club business included
establishing a the club as a non-profit with the State of Ohio, establishing
District, State and National meets for 2015, formalizing the membership
application and completing the ABC “Buckeye Nation” News Letter.</span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325665661938495381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770705114355858873.post-75326904035062346892015-03-25T00:25:00.001-05:002015-03-25T00:25:44.471-05:00The Buckeye Nation reigns supreme at the Ohio National in November 2014!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Columbus, Ohio – November 7-9<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> the Nation’s
largest poultry exhibition and swap of 2014 took place in Columbus, Ohio with thousands of
people attending and nearly 10,000 fowl entered in the exhibition! This year marked
the 100<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> Anniversary of the American Bantam Association (ABA) and
this brought in record numbers for the 3 day Ohio National (ON) meet. Not only were the entries of bantams record setting but entries for geese, turkeys, ducks, pigeons and large fowl chickens was equally incredible. </span><br />
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record numbers of Rhode Island Reds, White Rocks, Dominiques and Buckeyes to
name a few.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Buckeye class was one of
the largest groups of Buckeyes assembled in modern times with nearly 70 entries
overall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The American Buckeye Club (ABC)
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Buckeye Club had a display table that received a great deal of traffic and
visitors from all over the USA and Canada.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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the show and that also contributed to the crowds around the table each day!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The BIG GRAND PRIZE was the enormous Gift
Basket, valued at over $200, assembled by ABC members and directors which
overflowed with a number of great items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When the raffle concluded Robert Rhodes of MA was the winner of the
raffle and took the basket back to New England!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A fitting win to a man who has been a legend in the Buckeye community
for many, many years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Robert Rhodes has
been breeding and keeping Buckeyes perhaps longer than any other Buckeye
breeder alive and his son has now stepped up to keep the legacy alive and well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">No poultry event as large as the ON with a huge gathering of
Buckeye enthusiasts would be complete without giving away some Buckeye birds.
This year, ABC President Joe Shumaker provided a Trio of Buckeye Bantams for
one lucky winner and that winner was Dawson Latham of Lima, Ohio.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Young Mr. Latham is a Junior exhibitor of
Buckeyes and other breeds who is also a member of the American Buckeye Club, congratulations
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Finally, we want to thank everyone who came out to the Ohio
National and helped the ABC kick off our membership drive for 2015 and
beyond.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ON is a great place to
visit, meet new friends and visit with long time friends as well, it’s a place
to share info and buy or sell a few birds that might produce the next season’s big
winner!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the launch of a new board
of directors the ABC is poised for tremendous growth and with well over 1100
members in the club we expect great things in the coming years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">October 20, 2015 – Poultry show season is in full swing and
October has been a super month for American Buckeye Club members and their
Buckeyes!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Early in the month Shumaker
Farm’s took Reserve Grand Champion with a Buckeye Cockerel at the SOPA in
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Last week at the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh, NC
the Taylor family did extremely well with their Buckeyes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Marie Taylor and her daughter teamed up to
show a few Buckeyes at the fair in the open and junior divisions and came home
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Taylor Family's Grand Champion Buckeyes<br />
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the Pee Dee Poultry Show in South Carolina where ABC member Ginni Hallman
participated in her very first poultry show with a few Buckeyes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her Buckeye Cockerel, which was just 6 months
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and Geri Dyke also participated in their very first poultry exhibition and
their Buckeye Cockerel won Best of Breed and pullet won Reserve!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Congratulations to everyone who participated
in poultry shows so far this month and did well with their Buckeyes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition, thanks to ALL who are breeding,
raising and showing Buckeyes, we need to continue spreading the word about this
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">September 2014 Summit County Fairgrounds, Ohio – The Eastern
Ohio Poultry Association (EOPA) held the inaugural poultry show on September
20-21 and had an outstanding turn out with over 1000 fowl entries!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Among the many National, State, and Regional meets
The American Buckeye Club held their 2nd club meet for 2014 and the ABC's 4th overall meet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Aside from the outstanding attendance at the
EOPA it was a great weekend for the Buckeye breed in both the Open and Junior events. </span></div>
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exhibited by several different exhibitors, 24 large fowl and 6 bantams. Best of
Breed, Champion American, Grand Champion Large Fowl and Reserve Super Grand
Champion of the Show in the Open went to Shumaker Farm with a Buckeye cockerel.
Shumaker Farm also had the Reserve of Breed with a very nice pullet. In the
Junior Class, Sydney Shumaker earned Best of Breed with a nice Buckeye pullet but
won the American Class with her outstanding Rhode Island Red Hen! Kayleigh
Horton of Montpelier, OH earned Reserve of Breed with another representation of
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Shumaker Farm earned Best of Breed (cockerel) and Reserve of Breed (pullet) in
the Open Show while Sydney Shumaker earned Best of Breed (cockerel) and Reserve
of Breed (pullet) in the Junior Show. Sydney's Best of Breed cockerel finished
winning the AOCCL class. In our opinion, that is not bad for her first time
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We would like to thank Nathanael Medley and the entire
Medley family for putting together an outstanding show!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even with this being their first effort they
will be hard pressed to improve on it for next year, at least everyone from the
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Shumaker Farm for their victories at the EOPA and showing the world they are
truly breeders of Champion Buckeyes!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When asked about the Buckeye Cockerel that nearly won the whole show,
Joe had this to say, <span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><strong>"This young Buckeye
Cockerel that was selected is a 4th generation Champion! His great grand sire,
grand sire, and sire have all made it to Champion Row! With this being his
first show, he'll only get better. The future looks very promising."</strong></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325665661938495381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770705114355858873.post-44406646746921038512014-06-09T21:30:00.001-05:002014-06-09T23:04:28.929-05:00APA and Ohio State Senate Recognizes FIRST Buckeye "Grand Master Exhibitor"Dayton, Ohio - June 6, 2014<br />
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The first ever "Grand Master", perhaps in the entire history of the Buckeye breed, was announced with recognition from the American Poultry Association (APA) Secretary early this month prior to the release of the APA's 2014 Year Book. In order to achieve "Grand Master" within the APA one must achieve 100 or more points showing the same variety of fowl. Shumaker Farms Poultry has reached this milestone while showing their Buckeyes for only 4 short years! Joe Shumaker and his daughter Sydney are a father daughter team that have been breeding and showing Buckeyes around the Midwest since 2009. The Shumaker's raise their poultry in Wilmington, Ohio which is located in the Southwest portion of the Buckeye state.<br />
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Joe Shumaker had this to say to American Buckeye Club Members;<br />
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"Hey everyone, exciting news for Buckeye Nation and myself. The Buckeye breed officially has its first Grand Master. I confirmed it with secretary of the APA. I successfully earned enough points to be recognized as a Master Breeder last year and will be recognized in the APA yearbook. I had 91 points towards the Grand Master going into 2014. After winning in Marietta, OH and in Frankfort, KY this year, I have enough points to recognized as the first ever Buckeye Grand Master!"<br />
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In addition to the Shumaker's achievement being posted in the 2014 APA Yearbook, Joe also received an honor from the Ohio State Senate as you can see and read below;<br />
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The American Buckeye Club would also like to congratulate Shumaker Farms Poultry for a job well done!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325665661938495381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770705114355858873.post-25979646583883189392014-04-08T12:12:00.000-05:002014-04-08T12:12:02.775-05:00Buckeyes win BIG at Bluegrass Poultry Association Show Frankfort, KYThe American Buckeye Club would like to congratulate Joe and Sydney Shumaker of Shumaker Farms for their tremendous success on April 5, 2014. Here is a report in Joe's very own words;<br />
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">"April 5th; the day started out chilly!! Where has spring gone?!?! A fellow breeder (Jeff Lay), Sydney and myself took a ride down to the Bluegrass Poultry Association's spring event to exhibit our buckeyes. It was a great day full of laughter and enjoyment! There were 14 buckeyes present (17 entered by 5 exhibitors but 1 was unable to make it); 2 exhibitors from Ohio and 2 from Kentucky. The show <span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show">had just over 700 birds primarily bantams but the American class had approximately 30 birds in it. I was hoping the buckeyes would have a good showing and they did but the majority of the buckeyes present could have been better which is a shame although I expected it. Sydney and I won the Champion American with a cock bird and Reserve Champion American with a cockerel. This is very exciting! That cockerel is going to be quite the bird next year as he matures! The cock bird went on to earn Champion Large Fowl honors to put a cap on a wonderful day! Looking forward to the next show!"</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325665661938495381noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770705114355858873.post-79333815420781348152014-02-26T00:50:00.000-06:002014-03-02T16:14:41.913-06:00Buckeye Hatching Eggs & Buckeye ChicksEvery year around this time we get hundreds of emails, phone calls and text messages from folks wanting to purchase Buckeye hatching eggs or day old Buckeye chicks. The American Buckeye Club's "Breeder Directory" page is a great first place to look! If you cant find a breeder in your area or state consider contacting out of state breeders, many will ship to ALL parts of the USA. Hatcheries are another option to consider if you do not have any desire to breed your Buckeyes in the future! However, hatcheries typically sell day old chicks only.<br />
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Buying hatching eggs is generally more risky than day old chicks but hatching eggs are lower in cost as well. Shipping hatching eggs through the USPS can result in poor hatches due to temperature swings and vibration. Many buyers report good results from buying hatching eggs but the risk is always present. If you purchase hatching eggs, we recommend having them shipped in late April thru mid June when temperatures are more stable across the USA. In addition, we suggest you make arrangements to pick up the box of hatching eggs at your post office. The seller can write "Call and Hold for Pick-Up" on the box along with your phone number and the post master will call you when they arrive at the post office. This insures your hatching eggs don't ride around all day in the back of a mail truck or get dropped by a clumsy mail carrier! Hatch rates can be dramatically improved with this simple practice.<br />
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Finally, don't buy Buckeyes from someone claiming they have a "Certified" or "Heritage" flock of Buckeyes! This is a complete scam and nobody is qualified to certify Buckeye flocks and there is no such thing as a heritage Buckeye. Don't be fooled by fancy websites that make these claims because they are generally selling some of the worst Buckeyes on the market. The American Buckeye Club does NOT support the people offering "certification" of Buckeyes nor do we promote this "heritage" nonsense that has come about in recent years! We recommend "Standard Bred" Buckeyes provided by breeders who use the American Poultry Association's Standard of Perfection as their guide.<br />
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Photos provided by Shumaker Farm Buckeyes and we recommend you visit their website at <a href="http://www.shumakerfarmbuckeyes.com/">www.shumakerfarmbuckeyes.com</a> to learn more!<br />
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If you have any questions or comments please direct them to me, Jeff Lay at The American Buckeye Club and my email address is <a href="mailto:jlay3@woh.rr.com">jlay3<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"></a><a href="mailto:jlay3@woh.rr.com"><a href="mailto:jlay3@woh.rr.com">@woh.rr.com</a></a></a><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325665661938495381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770705114355858873.post-25931503163933432272014-02-26T00:17:00.001-06:002014-02-26T00:17:07.973-06:00Buckeye Chicken FactsWith the Buckeye chick hatching season underway (or just around the corner for some) we thought it was time to share some FACTS about this fantastic fowl we call the Buckeye! Without a lot of fanfare or further ado lets get right into the Buckeye chicken facts;<br />
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1.) The ONLY breed of chicken developed by a woman, Nettie Metcalf of Warren, Ohio.<br />
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2.) An American class breed, accepted by the APA in 1904 and first found in the 1905 edition of the APA Standard of Perfection.<br />
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3.) The ONLY American class fowl that sports a Pea Comb.<br />
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4.) Developed from Barred Plymouth Rocks, Buff Cochins, Black Breasted Red Game Fowl and Dark Cornish (known as Indian Games in those days).<br />
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5.) A Dual Purpose fowl, meaning Buckeyes are good layers and good providers of meat.<br />
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6.) Buckeyes lay a medium to large Brown egg.<br />
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7.) Named after the state of Ohio, Buckeyes or Buckeye Reds as they were first called were given the name Buckeye because they originated in the Buckeye state!<br />
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8.) Buckeyes are NOT Rhode Island Reds (RIR's) and DID NOT originate from RIR's.<br />
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9.) A bar of slate under color in the Buckeyes back is what makes the Buckeye unique compared to other red breeds.<br />
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10.) Buckeyes are NOT endangered or nearly as rare as some other poultry breeds.<br />
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11.) The American Buckeye Club is the "original" Buckeye club dating back to 1909.<br />
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12.) Buckeyes are typically either "Standard Bred" or "Utility" (think hatchery stock) there is no such thing as a "Heritage Buckeye".<br />
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13.) Male Buckeyes, known as cockerels or cocks, are NOT typically aggressive.<br />
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November 25, 2013 Miamisburg, Ohio - The American Buckeye Club's Grand Poobah, Jeff Lay, issued a PROCLAMATION today to honor Shumaker Farms Poultry. The FIRST Proclamation of many we are certain but one of historic significance to the club! In honor of their poultry exhibition success with Buckeyes, Shumaker Farms Poultry is recognized as "Grand Master Buckeye Breeder" with the following from the royal decree;<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Having been a
member of the American Buckeye Club in good standing for many years and not
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many Poultry Exhibitions and showing ONLY the Best of the Best and winning numerous
American Championships and a multitude of Champion Large Fowl, not to mention
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non-members alike with both exhibition and breeding of the Great Buckeye breed;
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The Grand
Poobah, Jeffrey L. Lay, Hereby Proclaims Shumaker Farms Poultry “Grand Master”
Buckeye Breeder effective November 25<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>, 2013.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Long may the Shumaker’s reign in the world
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325665661938495381noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770705114355858873.post-74254108166505551212013-11-14T23:53:00.002-06:002013-11-14T23:53:37.654-06:00The American Buckeye Club BLASTS into Columbus for the Ohio NationalNovember 2, 2013 Columbus, Ohio - One of the largest poultry shows in the Midwest, the Ohio National, was the site of a recent American Buckeye Club member meet-up! Several ABC members came out to show their support for various friends exhibiting and to see over 60 Buckeye's entered in both the Open and Junior shows. Official numbers have not been released but the show promoters claimed over 500 exhibitors entered over 5000 fowl the first weekend in November and possibly set an Ohio National record! In addition, Pigeons were being shown in large numbers for 2013 and it has been many, many years since they were exhibited at the ON.<br />
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The Rybinski girls won Best of Breed & Reserve Buckeye in the Junior show!</div>
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Phil Rybinski wins the Eastern Ohio Poultry Association's (EOPA) coop raffle!</div>
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Lucasville, Ohio – The Sothern Ohio Poultry Association (S.O.P.A.) held their
fall poultry show with nearly 2700 fowl exhibited by exhibitors from around the
country.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the largest poultry shows
held in Ohio the S.O.P.A. event is always highly anticipated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-themecolor: text1;">American Buckeye Club
members, Joe and Sydney Shumaker of Shumaker Farm's Poultry, won Reserve
Champion Large Fowl with a Buckeye Cockerel. (See picture below) In addition,
this win has given Shumaker Farm's enough APA points to achieve Grand Master
Exhibitor and this was achieved by exhibiting Buckeyes! The
"official" notice or certificate from the APA has yet to be received
but needless to say the Shumaker's are extremely excited about their
achievement. <br /><br />To learn more about their poultry and past Champions visit their
website "show results" page; </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><br />
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and trophies this year!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She was
successful with her goats, ducks, turkeys and chickens at the 2013 fair but it
was her Buckeye Cock that was #1 Cock (large fowl). Kristen’s parents, Jason
& Stacie Barnett are very proud of their daughters accomplishments and the
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alison Gossman of Ross County, Ohio received first place in Junior Fancy Chickens, Reserve Grand Champion of Fancy Chickens and Junior Showmanship of Poultry at the 2013 Ross County Fair with her Buckeyes. Her mother, Karen Gossman, wanted to thank Jeff Lay of Crains Run Ranch and Meloni Grubb of Chillicothe for helping the Gossman family with their Buckeye project!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Alison Gossman and her awards.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sydney
Shumaker of Clinton County, Ohio took top honors with her Champion Buckeyes in
Egg Production at the Clinton County Fair this summer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She was also awarded overall “Outstanding
Fancy Exhibitor, an award given for the many years of success she had showing
her fowl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shumaker Farm Poultry has
produced some of the best Buckeyes in the county, winning many Large Fowl Grand
Championships.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To learn more visit </span><a href="http://www.shumakerfarmpoultry.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.shumakerfarmpoultry.com/</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">At the Olmsted County Fair in Rochester, Minnesota the
Buckeyes also did well for the 4H kids. Shown by the Courson family, they took
Grand and Reserve with a Buckeye Cock and Hen, breeding pen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Below are pictures courtesy of Theri Voss and
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The American Buckeye Club would like to congratulate ALL the
4H children and families who participated in showing poultry at county fairs all over the
country and to those who elected to show Buckeyes, thanks for supporting the
breed!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325665661938495381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770705114355858873.post-26330313641932943442013-07-28T08:26:00.000-05:002013-07-28T08:26:04.177-05:00Buckeyes winning BIG in the Hoosier state!!!Porter County, Indiana - The American Buckeye Club would like to congratulate Sydney Clark for winning BIG at the Porter County Fair this past week! Her Buckeye bantam hen won Champion and Reserve Grand Champion in the bantam class. While her large fowl Buckeyes won Reserve Champion American pullet, Champion American cockerel and Grand Champion cockerel.<br />
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Many county fairs are taking place ALL over the Midwest and the 4H members who have worked hard all winter, spring and summer are finally getting to show their livestock and poultry. The ABC supports 4H and encourages others to do the same, it is GOOD for the Buckeye breed and GOOD for the children who get involved. Today's 4H members are tomorrows Buckeye keepers and breeders so lets show our support. Visit your county fairs and cheer on some 4H folks!!!<br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325665661938495381noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770705114355858873.post-22741213605961539792013-06-24T14:08:00.000-05:002013-08-05T14:09:07.843-05:00Buckeyes Return to Birthplace in Warren, Ohio<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">On June 13, 2013 the “Buckeye Reds” made their way
back home to Warren, Ohio.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More
importantly, a small flock of Buckeyes returned to the very place their
ancestors were created, the actual Metcalf "Red Feather Farm" in Trumbull County!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From 1878 thru 1909 a small farm belonging to
Frank & Nettie Metcalf could be found along an old country road that
connected Lordstown, Ohio with the City of Warren.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their humble farm was split into two tracts,
54.50 acres in Warren Twp and 47.50 acres in Lordstown Twp, with a combined total
acreage of 102 acres. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Metcalf’s
lived in a rather modest 2 story farm house (pictured below), typical of the
era, and possibly built by Frank himself prior to asking Nettie Williams hand
in marriage. Unfortunately, the old homestead didn’t survive a fire and burnt
to the ground in the late 1960’s. According to locals living in the area an old home that looked like the house pictured was destroyed by fire.</span><br />
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RED FEATHER FARM - Warren, OHIO (circa 1900)</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today, the Metcalf farm is broken into many smaller parcels
with the largest residential tract being 15 acres and it is owned by Mrs. Mary
Smith.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Smith home was built in the
1940’s and was purchased in the 1970’s by Mrs. Smith and her husband who ran a
gold driving range from the property for a number of years. Interestingly
enough the existing house has similar looking pine trees growing nearby, just
as the Metcalf home did in the 1890’s.</span><br />
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the American Buckeye Club, met with Mrs. Smith in mid April of this year. They
discussed the farms history, the Buckeye breed and the Metcalf’s who originally
lived on the farm site. The current owner of “Red Feather Farm”, as Nettie called
the place in her day, was no stranger to poultry and had a small chicken coop
and run already in place!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mrs. Smith
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her sister Wilma (below left), were very pleased with the young Buckeye flock.
They simply couldn’t believe how friendly these little red beauties actually are and will give them a great home!</span><br />
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past with everyone in addition we are pleased to be making history o June 13, 2013
by bringing the Buckeye back to Warren Twp in Trumbull County Ohio! An old map
created in 1899 shows the location of the Metcalf farm and where the actual
home site was located on the property. This link shows Trumbull County and its
Townships in 1899; </span><br /><a href="http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohtrumbu/maps/1899map/1899outline.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohtrumbu/maps/1899map/1899outline.jpg</a><br />
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Metcalf” in the two pictures above, this reflects “Frank C. & Nettie Metcalf”
were the owners of this property when the maps were made or revised in 1899. In 2013, the area has changed considerably, a blacktop road (SR 45) now replaces the old dirt road between Warren & Lordstown and some slight roadway changes bisect the former Metcalf property a little differently. However the "Google Map" image below shows some of the property boundary's remain unchanged today.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The American Buckeye Club would like to thank Mrs. Smith and the Trumbull County Historical Society for helping make this home coming complete!</span></span></span><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08325665661938495381noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770705114355858873.post-34564716011310345712013-05-26T19:48:00.001-05:002013-05-26T19:49:55.270-05:00Southern Ohio Poultry Association Spring 2013 Show<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lucasville, OH - The American Buckeye Clubs 2<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">nd</span></sup> Annual show at
Lucasville, Ohio came to a close today (Sunday, May 26<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>) and we
congratulate all the participants and the winners!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As far as Buckeyes are concerned their
respective classes in both the Open and Junior divisions were well
represented.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were more Buckeye
Large Fowl than any other bred in the American Class this spring!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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Reserve American Buckeye Cock - Shumaker Farms<br />
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Once again Shumaker Farms does very well and manages to take a Buckeye Cock to
Champion row winning Reserve American.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like
last year, a special trophy was presented called “Nettie’s Vision” and it was
awarded to the Buckeye with the best, DARKEST and most even color as Nettie often
described in her writings. This year the Nettie’s Vision trophy was awarded to
Sydney Shumaker of Shumaker Farms. Again congratulations to ALL of those who
put forth the effort and are dedicated to the Buckeye breed! Below are the ABC’s
official results;</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Jr Buckeye Large
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Best of Breed – Sydney Shumaker (Cock)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Reserve – Evan Edingfield (Hen)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Best of Breed & Reserve – Brandi Powell (Cockerel
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Best of Breed & Reserve – Shumaker Farm (Cock &
Hen)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Best of Breed & Reserve – Sharon Fields (Cockerel
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Trophy – Sydney Shumaker (Cock)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Greetings "Buckeye Nation".....the ABC wants to remind everyone of the upcoming "American Buckeye Club 2nd Annual Meet" to be held on Memorial Day weekend, May 25-26, 2013 in Lucasville, Ohio. Hosted by the Southern Ohio Poultry Association and held at the Scioto County Fairgrounds (see map link below) this is a great venue for Buckeye owners to come out and show their fowl, talk with other Buckeye owners and breeders plus enjoy some GREAT food!<br /><br /> For info visit <a href="http://www.sohiopa.com/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sohiopa.com/</a> or contact;<br /><br /> Southern Ohio Poultry Assn <span class="text_exposed_show"><br />312 O'Connor Rd <br />Lucasville, OH 45648<br /><br /> The American Buckeye Club will provide club trophies to the Open & Junior Champions and a "SPECIAL" trophy to honor "Nettie Metcalf's Vision" of this DARK RED fowl. All ABC trophies will be awarded regardless of club affiliation, in other words you don't have to be an ABC member in order to receive a trophy! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmaps.google.com%2Fmaps%3Fq%3D193%2BFairground%2BRd%252C%2BLucasville%252C%2BOH%26oe%3Dutf-8%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26channel%3Drcs%26hnear%3D193%2BFairground%2BRd%252C%2BLucasville%252C%2BScioto%252C%2BOhio%2B45648%26gl%3Dus%26t%3Dm%26z%3D14%26iwloc%3DA&h=_AQFRMYMMAQG5qxLCkwK876SBClEi1g9f-XZtrvT0xKMyhg&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><span>https://maps.google.com/</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>maps?q=193+Fairground+Rd%2C+Luc</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>asville%2C+OH&oe=utf-8&client=</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>firefox-a&channel=rcs&hnear=19</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>3+Fairground+Rd%2C+Lucasville%</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>2C+Scioto%2C+Ohio+45648&gl=us&</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>t=m&z=14&iwloc=A</a><br /><br /> If you have any questions feel free to PM me or post them here! Looking forward to seeing many ABC members and a few new faces in Lucasville in May, too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Columbus, Indiana – On May 4, 2013 at the APA sanctioned “Feathered
Friends Poultry Show” history was made when a Buckeye cock was awarded “BEST of
SHOW”!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Owner’s Sydney & Joe Shumaker
of Shumaker Poultry Farm, near Wilmington, Ohio walked away with Champion
American & Champion Large Fowl in addition to taking home the BIG
trophy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>According to Jeff Lay, spokeman
for the American Buckeye Club, “this is of historical significance for the
Buckeye breed because there are no records indicating a Buckeye winning BEST of
SHOW during modern times.” Mr. Lay added, “There have been many Buckeyes win
Reserve Champion, Champion American and even Champion Large Fowl in the past
decade but none have been awarded the TOP HONOR until the Shumaker Buckeye this
year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Historical records and
documentation dating back to 1905 are unclear as well so it is possible the
Shumaker Buckeye cock is the FIRST Buckeye to achieve this distinction.”<br />
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Joe Shumaker, father of Sydney Shumaker who has shown this Buckeye cock for 2
years now, reports this Buckeye cock has 6 APA sanctioned Champion American, 4
Reserve Champion Large Fowl, and 1 Best of Show Junior 4H victories to his
credit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Equally important, is the fact
that most of these wins took place at shows with 1200-1800 fowl entered and the
American classes consisting of more than 100 birds total.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Being a Show Champion is something we felt
this Buckeye cock was capable of becoming and with any luck he will have a few
more years of competitive exhibition left in him”, said Mr. Shumaker.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Above is a picture of the Show Champion Buckeye cock and the
photo is courtesy of Jennifer Wulff of the Poultry Press.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To learn more about Shumaker Farms &
their Buckeyes visit this website link; <br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you would like to see this beautiful buckeye cock in person,
consider attending the “Southern Ohio Poultry Association Show”, May 25-26,
2013 in Lucasville, Ohio.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Shumaker’s
will be on hand to answer any questions you might have about Buckeyes plus the
American Buckeye Club will be hosting their 2<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">nd</span></sup> Annual Club meet at
this show.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Trophies will be issued by
the American Buckeye Club and all are welcome to stop by and visit the ABC
crew!</span><br />
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