B.Y.C. Dorking Club!

[DBerryhill]

wow! That was sudden but he does occasionally change his line. I just got mine in April from the U of A. I gave a trio to my extension agent. I can find out if she is going to have eggs in the spring. I'll let you know.

That is very nice of you! Thanks!

 

[nanclapper]

We just got two 12 week old dorking pullets on Saturday. I'm already completely in love with Harriet and Hazel and they are so funny to watch scratching around in the dirt

Congratulations! I really enjoy my dorkings!

 

[nanclapper]

Just got my first Dorkings today

4 girls, and a boy that is unrelated. I have been dreaming of owning some. No-one ever mentioned they even sound different to other chickens. I am enthralled! So happy with them.

That's great! I have been very happy with my dorkings! Congratulations!

 

[capayvalleychick]

Congratulations! I really enjoy my dorkings!

Nan, can I see some more pictures of yours? The males in your avatar look nice!

 

[nanclapper]

Hi Kim, I haven't taken many of my dorks, will see what I can find and post later. Perhaps I will take some new pictures and post later.
Thanks!
Nancy

 

[ki4got]

I have heard that P Allen Smith will have some reds available at the show in Knoxville this weekend. the info was posted on the Dorking FB group...

 

[nanclapper]

I am looking to begin a flock of dorkings this spring with the intent of breeding them. They seem to be the best bird for the job, as I'm looking for a dual purpose bird that is in need of preservation. From what I have heard they are hardy, family friendly, good foragers and tolerant of heat and cold.
I would love input on where to acquire good stock to start with. I prefer not to purchase from a hatchery. I toyed with the idea of sandhill preservation, but am not a huge fan of shipping chicks. I am open to purchasing eggs, or traveling to pick up the birds within a 500ish mile radius of Oklahoma City. I am more drawn to the silver, but open to other colors. Thanks in advance for any input!

There is a Dorking Club USA facebook group is open to everyone to join and you might find someone there who has Silver Grey chicks https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/224639315913/


If you are looking for White Dorkings, contact Joseph @ http://yellowhousefarmnh.com/

Below are two other sources for Dorkings chicks and hatching eggs:
Duane Urch Urch/Turnland Poultry
2142 NW 47 Ave.
Owatonna, MN 55060
Ph. 507-451-6782
[email protected]


Dick Horstman Horstmans' Poultry
http://www.horstmanspoultry.com/contactus.html
E-mail [email protected] to check availability
located 30 miles west of Pittsburgh

Hope this helps!
Nancy

 

[nanclapper]

I have heard that P Allen Smith will have some reds available at the show in Knoxville this weekend. the info was posted on the Dorking FB group...

Wish I was closer and could go to the Knoxville show! I would definately look up P Allen Smith and others at the show!

Nancy

 

[ronott1]

There is a Dorking Club USA facebook group is open to everyone to join and you might find someone there who has Silver Grey chicks https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/224639315913/

Also, I recently ordered Red Dorking chicks from Jim Hall https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.815325935145419.1073741856.375513002460050&type=3 Jim posted on Dorking Club USA facebook that he is taking presale orders so I jumped on it and ordered. I’m very excited and look forward to having Red Dorkings as well as Silver Greys.

If you are looking for White Dorkings, contact Joseph @ http://yellowhousefarmnh.com/

Below are two other sources for Dorkings chicks and hatching eggs:
Duane Urch Urch/Turnland Poultry
2142 NW 47 Ave.
Owatonna, MN 55060
Ph. 507-451-6782
[email protected]


Dick Horstman Horstmans' Poultry
http://www.horstmanspoultry.com/contactus.html
E-mail [email protected] to check availability
located 30 miles west of Pittsburgh

Hope this helps!
Nancy

Quarantine the chicks from Hall and really check them out.

 

[ki4got]

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I quarantine all new animals, regardless of source. are you saying you've had problems?