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Quote: I had an infestation of Mareks Disease and almost lost all my chicks but decided to try out echinacea before I culled them. I was successful thwarting the disease but they were carriers from that point on. It might be worth it if you can figure out what they have. Here is some...

Quote: I think they need to be breed with egg laying in mind. I would guess they used to lay better than the ones we have today. I couldn't imagine the old time farmers having much patience with chickens that don't lay. I gave mine to a local school who is working on the breed but my girls...

In a perfect world, we could divide a breed amongst a series of breeders. One breeder would focus on egg laying, one on body shape, one on visual aspects and one to put them all together. Actually in a perfect world we would have several breeders doing the same thing and then them combining...

Quote: I think they need to be breed with egg laying in mind. I would guess they used to lay better than the ones we have today. I couldn't imagine the old time farmers having much patience with chickens that don't lay. I gave mine to a local school who is working on the breed but my girls...

Quote: I had to laugh... it is 108 degrees here today in the middle of the US. I saw frozen and was taken aback a few minutes until I saw you were from "down under." I'm thinking it would be a good time to come for a visit!

Quote: LOL, you are funny... They need a great home so I won't discourage you. Ok - consider them spoken for - Linds and I will come get them! We just need to figure out schedules and such - I'll email you with possible dates... Too late, I gave them to a local school who is wanting...

Quote: You are just BEGGING me to drive that far - aren't you??? Let me think about it, and talk with Linds, one more road trip for GOOD Dorkings may be in our future! LOL, you are funny... They need a great home so I won't discourage you.

I have an offer for anyone in driving distance to me... I have 9 SG pullets I kept back for myself and 2 Red Dorkings I have (hopefully one is a rooster). I am starting a new business that will require a lot of travel and have agreed to forgo my beloved chicken flock for the success of my...

Quote: Welcome to the "dorking obsessed" club! Love to see that I am not the ONLY ONE who sits on the floor of her (his) coop! Your girls are lovely :-) We are a bit obsessed... I have a sweet story... I haven't given much attention to my birds this year and when I go out they all tend...

You know I love my chickens but I will NOT and I do mean NOT do what ever is necessary to do an AI process... Glad y'all are that into it though. Dave

Quote: I was at a poultry gathering once and I was doing my usual talking and carrying on when I made the comment, "There is NO money in chickens," an old man standing next to me raised up his hand and said emphatically, "I KNOW there is money in Chickens!" Nervously, I said "Well sir, how...

Quote: I thought so and I did lose some to an outbreak to Mareks Disease which tended to hit and hurt my Dorkings more than the others. (I hatched my own and didn't vacinate) But, I dosed everyone with echinacia and now it is over but some still have droopy wings and ONLY my Dorkings... But...

Quote: Some of my little SG Dorkings droop their wings like that. I wondered if it was a medical issue. Does anyone else see this in their babies? Dave

Mine have NO problem flying in fact I have to clip wings.

Ok, final count if 4 babies and all healthy and absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! They went outside in the brooder pen this afternoon and when I looked out they were playing with the other chicks having a great time. I am so hoping they are all roosters. I will breed them over my silver grey females...

I got Red Dorking babies. So far 3 hatched and one more is pipped and trying to come out! Exciting!!! Thank you, thank you, Thank YOU JEN!!!!! Dave

Quote: I think the color is fine. It is probably a little male. Here is the link to feathersite where they show the differences in male and female SGs. http://feathersite.com/Poultry/CGD/Dorks/BRKDorks.html

I've been putting this question out to the other breed links but has anyone ever caponized their Dorkings males? I'm curious if you did how you liked the meat and if it was what you would think "worth it". Dave

I appreciate your input, especially since I haven't received many comments. My Dorkings are not good enough that I would feel right selling hatching eggs, so I need to sell eating eggs to make a little income and help with feed costs. There is a lot of competition here. People seem to either...

Quote: Kim, I think I'll be little help but since no one else has answered, I'll tell you what I do. First, I tell my customers that my chickens are free range which means they eat what they can find and usually that means anything that moves and is small enough to be swallowed. Second, I...