American Heritage
The Buckeye
100% Buckeye. The only American breed created entirely by a woman—Nettie Metcalf, in 1896. She wanted a bird that could handle brutal winters, forage independently, and lay consistently through the coldest months. She succeeded. These mahogany-feathered birds are muscular, active, and fiercely cold-hardy.
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Pack Size
12 eggs
Shell Color
Rich brown
Heritage Breed
Buckeye
Origin
USA, 1896
The Heritage Story
The Buckeye is the only American breed developed entirely by a woman. Nettie Metcalf set out to create the perfect cold-hardy chicken—and succeeded. The breed nearly went extinct when industrial farming favored docile hybrids. Every dozen is a small act of preservation.
The Yolk
Deep orange, the signature of a bird that earns its keep.
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From the Coop
Dispatches on rare drops, farm happenings, and the art of the perfect egg. No spam. Only gold.