The American Buckeye Club Breeder Directory will be updated monthly as new Buckeye Breeders are added. If you are a Breeder or know a Breeder that wants to be identified please contact us by e-mail with your name, mailing address, e-mail address, website, phone number and what you offer (hatching eggs, chicks, adult birds).
In addition, please provide information about your "strain" if you know their origin.
For example; "Brown", "Urch", "ALBC", "Unknown-Hatchery" or "Other". For those who don't know the definition of "strain" here is the APA definition; "A family of any variety of fowls bred in line by descent by ONE fancier, or a successor, during a number of YEARS, that has acquired individual characteristics which distinguish it more or less from other strains or specimens of the same variety."
PLEASE READ the BOTTOM of this page for a detailed explaination of how this directory identifies breeders based on a color code system and how breeders might have been listed in this directory based on "PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE" (other breed directories, websites & the internet). If you wish to be removed send us an email!
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Ohio:
John Brown
10450 Harrison Rd.
Loveland, Ohio 45140
Breeder Since (Forever): Originator of "Brown" strain
NPIP:
Jason & Robin Rau
3684 McLean Rd.
Franklin, OH 45005
Phone: 937-743-9039
email: RobinRau@e-mail.com
Hatching Eggs & Day Old Chicks
Breeder Since 2002: "Brown / Rau" Standards & Bantams
NPIP:
Jeff Lay
Crains Run Ranch
4686 Crains Run Rd.
Miamisburg, Ohio 45342
phone: 937-470-2888
email: jlay3@woh.rr.com
http://www.crainsrunranch.com/
Hatching Eggs & Day Old Chicks
Breeder Since 2002: "Brown / Rhodes" (Lay strain under development)
NPIP: Yes
(Photo of Brutus II, owner Jeff Lay - Miamisburg, Ohio)
Mark Chevalier
Cross Gable Farms
26328 Locust Grove Rd.
Creola, OH 45622
phone: 740-596-0452
email: chevalier@ohiohills.com
Breeder Since 2007: ???
NPIP:
Ann & Bob Wood
12575 Collins Arbogast Rd.
South Vienna, OH 45369
phone: 937-834-1122
email: awood281@woh.rr.com
Breeder Since 2009: "Brown / Lay / Ideal Hatchery"
NPIP:
Jan Humphries
Batavia, OH 45103
phone: 513-509-9713
e-mail: jan1ah@aol.com
Breeder Since 2009: "Brown / Lay / Rau"
NPIP:
Jill Smith
Providence Farm
6494 Martinburg Rd.
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Phone: 740-391-6494
e-mail: providencefarm98@embarqmail.com
Breeder Since 2007: ???
NPIP:
Meyer Hatchery
626 SR 89
Polk, OH 44866
Phone: 888-568-9755
http://www.meyerhatchery.com
Breeder Since 2006: ???
NPIP: Yes
Minnesota:
Duane Urch
2142 N.W. 47th Ave.
Owantonna, MN 55060
phone: 507-451-6782
email: dpurch@netzero.net
Breeder Since 1950's: "Urch" strain
NPIP: Yes
Stromberg's (Hatchery)
PO BOX 400
Pine River, MN 56474
1-800-720-1134
http://www.strombergschickens.com/
Breeder Since 1970's: "Stromberg" (Strong Urch Influence)
NPIP: Yes
Oklahoma:
Danny Padgett
Superior Poultry Farms, LLC.
5500 N. Sara Rd.
Yukon, OK 73099
email: superiorpoultry@yahoo.com
Breeder Since 2002: ???
NPIP: Yes
Bill Braden
Land Of Tobe Poultry
Po box 182
Salina, OK 74365
email: landoftobe@sstelco.com
http://www.landoftobe.com/
Breeder Since 1980's: "Braden"
NPIP:
Missouri:
Liz Bounds
Macks Creek, MO 65786
phone: 573-745-0822
Breeder Since 2007: "Lay / Hatchery"
NPIP: Yes
Iowa:
Glen Drowns
Sand Hill Preservation Center
1878 230th St.
Calamus, IA 52729
phone: 563-246-2299
e-mail:sandhill@fbcom.net
Breeder Since 2000: "Urch"
NPIP: Yes
Murray McMurray Hatchery, Inc.
P.O. Box 458
191 Closz Drive
Webster City, IA 50595
Phone: 800-456-3280
http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com
Breeder Since 2004: ???
NPIP: Yes
Welp, Inc. (Hatchery)
PO BOX 77
Bancroft, Iowa 50517
Phone: 800-458-4473
www.welphatchery.com
Breeder Since 2005: ??
NPIP: Yes
Texas:
Barebottom Farms
Dennis & Patricia Pisapia
PO Box 72
Josephine, TX
Phone: 972-914-5089
e-mail: barebottomfarms@toast.net
http://www.barebottomfarms.com
Breeder Since 2008: "Ideal Hatchery"
NPIP:
Ideal Poultry Breeding Farms (Hatchery)
215 West Main St.
PO BOX 591
Cameron, TX 76520-0591
Phone: 254-697-6677
e-mail: help@idealpoultry.com
http://www.idealpoultry.com/
Breeder Since 2005: ???
NPIP: Yes
John & Suzanne Hayes
X-Treme Game Birds & Poultry (Hatchery)
280 Lacy Drive
http://www.xtremegamebirds.com
NPIP: Yes
Massachesetts:
Robert Rhodes
Mendon, MA
Phone: 508-473-7943
Breeder Since (Forever): "Rhodes"
NPIP:
Lenore Paul
685 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056-1407
phone: 413-583-2153
email: lpaul8@verizon.net
Breeder Since 2006: ???
NPIP:
Maine:
David Manski & Shira Singer
Fresh Meadow Farm
444 Norway Dr.
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
phone: 207-288-8054
email: freshmeadowfarm2000@yahoo.com
Breeder Since 2006: ???
NPIP:
Colorado:
Ann Hehl
Colorado Springs, CO
phone:
email: hehl@juno.com
Breeder Since 2005: ???
NPIP:
Florida:
Ann Holt
Never Say Never Farm
3264 Yothers Rd.
Apopka, FL 32712
phone: 407-399-1592
email: nsnfarm@yahoo.com
Breeder Since 2007: "Lay / Braden"
NPIP:
New York:
William & Gabrielle DeSimone
Little Heirloom Acres Farm & Preserve
PO Box 181
Garrattsville, New York
phone: 607-965-2351
email: littleheirloom1@aol.com
Breeder Since 2000: ALBC ???
NPIP:
Alabama:
Daniel Buzbee
7502 Alabama Hwy 69 South
Cullman, AL 35057
Phone: 256-287-1422
Buckeye Breeder Since 2005: ???
NPIP: Yes
Indiana:
Katrina Johnson
7901 S. State Road 9
Columbia City, IN 46725
phone: 260-385-8357
email: ricstrina@yahoo.com
Breeder Since 2006: ???
NPIP:
Illinois:
Phil Bartz
1269 Perbix Rd.
Chapin, IL 62628
Breeder Since 2002: ???
NPIP: Yes
Alan Brauer
282 Washboard Trail
Hillsboro, IL 62049-3428
phone: 217-532-2437
email: abraure@praize.com
Breeder Since 2005: ???
NPIP:
Michigan:
Terry Gill
14181 Washburn Rd.
Otter Lake. MI 48464
phone: 810-691-5945
email: gillt57@aol.com
Breeder Since 2006: ???
NPIP:
Carolyn & Mark Kristof
Red Trillium Farm
3768 Harrand Rd.
Kingsley, MI 49649
phone: 231-263-3679
email: ckristof@centurytel.net
Breeder Since 2007: ???
NPIP:
Violet Hickey
2811 Doane Hwy.
Charlotte, MI 48813
Phone: 517-316-5457
e-mail: organickidsfarm@yahoo.com
Breeder Since 2005: ???
NPIP:
Ruth Whitney
3694 West Madison Rd.
Alma, MI 48801
Breeder Since 2006: ???
NPIP: Yes
South Carolina:
Gail & Mike Cooley
Patient Wait Farms
Piedmont, SC 29673
Phone: 864-947-8881
e-mail: bcsiren@bellsouth.net
website: www.patientwait.com
Breeder Since 2008: ALBC ???
NPIP:
North Carolina:
Jeannette & Fred Beranger
ALBC
270 Bailey Way
Siler City, NC 27344
phone: 919-837-5828
email: jberanger@albc-usa.org
Breeder Since 2005: "Pearce/Urch/Brown/Rhodes" (ALBC)
NPIP:
Virginia:
Wanda & JC Fields
Fields Funny Farm
phone: 804-512-2379
e-mail: fieldsfunnyfarm2003@yahoo.com
website: www.fieldsfunnyfarm.com
Breeder Since 2008: ALBC ???
NPIP:
D. Schrider
Breeder Since 2005: "Pearce/Urch/Brown/Rhodes" (ALBC)
NPIP: Yes
Luis Matos
Roanoke, VA
phone: 866-884-4599
e-mail: roanoke7va@aol.com
Breeder Since 2008: ALBC ???
NPIP:
New Mexico:
Privett Hatchery
PO Box 176
Portales, NM 88130
Phone: 575-356-6425
e-mail: privetth@yahoo.com
Breeder Since 2005: ???
NPIP: Yes
Wisconsin:
Purely Poultry
PO Box 1065
Oshkosh, WI 54903
Phone: 920-472-4068
e-mail: chicks@purelypoultry.com
website: www.purelypoultry.com
Breeder Since 2008: ???
NPIP: Yes
West Virginia:
Laura Bowers
Moon Haven Farm
228 Donohue Rd.
Evans, WV 25241
email: laura@moonhavenfarm.com
Breeder Since 2006: ???
NPIP:
Kentucky:
H. Hicks
Delta, KY
Breeder Since 1998: Brown/Lay
email: nyeguy2@aol.com
Sells: Hatching Eggs Only thru Ebay
NPIP:???
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The American Buckeye Club has established a color code system to help identify Buckeye Breeders based on how many years they have been breeding and raising Buckeyes. A “Heritage Breeder” will be defined to be someone who has been breeding Buckeyes for 7 years or more. The reason for this is due to the amount of time it takes to develop a breeding program that produces higher quality fowl or to establish a “strain”. Our definition of “strain” follows that of the APA standard's definition. In the case of the ALBC they began collecting birds in 2005 from multiple lines (Urch, Pearce, Brown & Rhodes) and after several years of breeding have established their “strain” of Buckeye and will be known as the "ALBC" strain. The probability is very high that a breeder with more years of experience with this breed should be very knowledgeable and have a high quality flock. However, just because a breeder has been raising and breeding Buckeyes for many years does not necessarily guarantee he or she is an expert nor does it guarantee he or she has better breeding stock than someone new to the industry! “Heritage Breeders” with 7 years or more experience will be shown in a BLACK.
We define a “Hobbyist” as someone who has been involved with Buckeyes for less than 7 years and we don’t want new comers to feel these good folks are not as serious as any other Buckeye breeders. Many Hobbyists are very dedicated and many may have been involved in showing and breeding other poultry for decades. These Buckeye breeders are a very valuable asset to the Buckeye breed and will help make considerable improvements for many years to come. Most Hobbyists will be raising and selling a “strain” purchased from another breeder or a combination of breeders as they work to establish their own “strain” (which takes many years). It is important to point out, not all breeders or hobbyists will be interested in creating a “strain”, some may want to stick with a tried and true “Urch” line and only work with that “strain” of Buckeye’s. Others may be led down the path of “diversity” and attempt to “blend” (or “nick”) the blood of many Buckeye strains believing this is the best method for breeding their Buckeye’s. Our Hobbyist Breeders will be listed with a GREEN font.
Hatcheries are just that, large poultry businesses that may breed and sell a variety of fowl and offer Buckeye chicks. Some Hatcheries have been selling Buckeyes for many years, possibly decades. We encourage new comers to contact Hatcheries and inquire about the origin of their breeding stock. Some will share information and some will not so make your choice based on what you are looking for in your purchase or future breeding program. If you just want some Buckeye egg layers and don’t care about their origin a Hatchery is an ideal place to purchase in expensive Buckeyes! All Hatcheries will be listed in a BLUE font in the BUCKEYE BREEDERS DIRECTORY.
Finally, The American Buckeye Club wishes to honor those Buckeye breeders who have been breeding and raising this magnificent fowl for decades. Any BUCKEYE BREEDER who has dedicated more than 20 years to the Buckeye deserves to be a “Legacy Breeder”. The term LEGACY says it all, these breeders are the current foundation for the BUCKEYE’S we have today and we can not bestow a higher honor to these men and women who have dedicated a huge portion of their lives to preserving this breed. They are truly “LEGACY BREEDERS” and perhaps you might say we saved the BEST for LAST! These “LEGACY BREEDERS” will be highlighted in the BUCKEYE BREEDERS DIRECTORY in a RED font.
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The American Buckeye Club gets breeders & hatchery names, addresses and other contact information from a variety of sources. These sources include the internet, non-copy right protected printed material and other breed directories. If you are a Buckeye Breeder and your name appears in the BUCKEYE BREEDER DIRECTORY it is more than likely due to "PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE" and thanks to the internet most everyone can be found these days without much difficulty! Having said that, we respect eveyone's privacy and if you wish to be removed visit the "CONTACT US" page and send your request....type "remove from directory" in the comments. Please note we will leave your name and breed status under your state heading as long as you are "selling" Buckeye Chickens, Chicks or Hatching eggs to the public!
The American Buckeye Club relies upon the integrity of both parties (buyers and sellers) and for obvious reasons we can not guarantee the health and/or quality of poultry being sold.
