The Ivy Hill Farm

The Ivy Hill Farm, Buckeye chickens, Jacksonville NC, Onslow County and the Coastal Plain near Wilmington, raise hardy birds. Sam Charwood and Jacque Charwood have been breeding Buckeye stock for over a decade, maintain membership in state poultry clubs, and conduct regular health screenings for parasites and common diseases. They maintain spacious, predator-proof coops with daily pasture access, rotate foraging areas to preserve ground cover, and use natural supplements to support immune function.

Their Buckeyes exhibit strong cold tolerance, vibrant copper plumage, and a gentle disposition prized by small-scale farmers and backyard enthusiasts. A diet combining organic grains, garden kitchen scraps, and free-range insects is complemented by early handling of chicks, which promotes calm, approachable birds. Keepers in eastern North Carolina often praise the flock’s consistent egg production, robust health, and suitability for mixed farm settings.

They also practice sustainable farm management, employing rainwater harvesting and solar panels to reduce environmental impact.