Hey there. I'm new to Dorkings as well and have a dozen Silver Gray eggs in a friend's incubator. They came from P. Allen Smith's line. I'm also waiting on White Dorking chicks from a breeder up North. I'll repeat what everyone with more experience has said to me... have patience and be persistent. Raise out the hatchery birds you are getting and cull for the best type among them. Keep looking for someone who raises the birds you want and let them know you are willing to wait. It could be next spring before those birds come to you, but hang in there with patience and flexibility. The best birds come from small breeders who devote their energy to one or two breeds, and they may already be booked for this spring. You might end up with hatching eggs. You might end up with nice quality breeders from someone who has extras. Prepare yourself for whatever comes your way. I didn't intend on these Silver Gray eggs, but they came my way by accident, and I made arrangements for someone to hatch them for me. Good luck and stay in touch.
Quote: Mary is a wonderful person and very responsive. Perhaps it went to that "other" folder that is sometimes impossible to see. I'd try again.
Also, if you are giving up on Dorkings that easily, they may not be the breed for you... The breeder I brought from knew me well by the time I had my birds shipped.
Hi, i just hatched 3 RD and 1 has curled feet. Can i do anything to help this chick?
and my 2nd Q is how do i tell the cockrel from the pullet? Ifi i remember right, the cockrell has a darker feathers on top his head? and the pullet has more Salmon colored feathers? is this correct?
thanks for any assistance w/my little chick
