Show the buckeye are an american breed of comparatively recent origin in type they approach somewhat to tile the cornish being erect and broad breasted the standard weights are cock nine pounds lien hen six and one half pounds cockerel eight pounds pullet five and one half pounds this breed has a pea comb which doubtless comes from the Corill cornish sh blood used in originating it 11 the hens lay brown eggs in color buckeyes Buc keyes are mahogany bay which is slightly darker on the wing bows of the males the night flight and tall tail feathers often carry black as well the should be red except in the back where a bar of 0 slate Is desired |