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I also had issues with fertility but it was not my Rooster. He did well with all the other hens. It was recommended to me that they may need a higher protein content. I increased their protein and I was able to hatch out about 3 babies. They are wonderful birds but I didn't have the time...

I've never seen one that color. She is beautiful. I have Red Dorkings myself. I love the Colored dorking but I have never found one.

She is not red

I have heard that as well.

My Dorkings get along well with my mixed flock. None of my roosters are aggressive. I have a dorking hen who is timid but the others are less so but nobody is aggressive or bossy. My girls are not as productive as my egg layers but that is to be expected for a heavy dual purpose. For a table...

Dorking for the dinner table is excellent. We have enjoyed them and so far they are my favorite chicken for eating. We have eaten several at different stages from 20 weeks to over a year old and all were good.

Welcome, I have Dorkings and one nankin (who happens to be the favorite of the kids). They are both nice birds and like you, I love the history of them.

Sounds like you are doing all the right things. Maybe the "experts" will chip in with any more advice. I know I have read about people also using nutridrench (sometimes in the goat section of TCS). It might be good to have in your emergency first aid kit. When I used it on some shipped...

So I have a question. With all the talk of not culling early. What is a good age to cull? The reason I ask is that I don't want to cull early as I wish to improve the breed by my actions but I also wish to use the bird for its dual purpose. I have just started so my idea is to save out...

Yes, and I was anticipating around May to June but was curious as to what the averages were for the breed. They are doing well overall and I am still amazed how big they are. Even my pullets are gaining weight and looking good. I guess I am just impatient for eggs from them. Thanks...

Ok, I am curious. What is the average Point of Lay for Dorkings? I have some Dorkings that I think might be coming close to time when they should start laying and was wondering what everyones experience has been with Dorkings. So what is the age that your Dorkings have started laying...