The Buckeye is an American breed of chicken. It was created in Ohio in the late nineteenth century by Nettie Metcalf. These birds do exceptionally well in the cold, tolerate the heat, forage for much of their food, get along well with each other, and love any attention you give them. They lay well, even in the harshest winters, and they can provide premium-quality meat for your family. They are excellent mousers but do not prefer close confinement, so tiny urban runs aren’t a good fit for these birds.