Depew Enterprises

Depew Enterprises, a family-run breeder of buckeye chickens in Ashland, OH, is located in north central Ohio near Mansfield. Sarah and Ron Depew have been raising this heritage breed for more than a decade under strict American Poultry Association guidelines.

Their feeding plan relies on non-GMO grains, oyster shell supplements, and constant access to fresh water. Birds live in spacious pens with sheltered runs, rotating across grass pastures beside wooded edges to allow natural scratching and dust bathing. Chicks receive daily gentle handling from hatch, encouraging calm temperaments and easy adaptation to backyard flocks.

The Depews focus on preserving the buckeye’s dual-purpose qualities, with strong winter laying and robust meat potential. Visitors note high hatch rates, vigorous growth, and a thoughtful approach to heritage poultry stewardship. Their farmstead sits on rolling farmland, offering birds plenty of space to roam and graze in a tranquil setting.