Dorkings people! Advise on these birds please

[BayouPoules]

We know nothing about them except that they are on the ALBC list as Threatened and we would like to help keep them going. Having said that,..can anyone with knowledge of them critique these birds before we bid on the hatching eggs please?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...ory=46532&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619#ht_831wt_1135

Thanks ya'll

 

[Davaroo]

They were reported on by the Romans when they occupied Britain, if that matters. Interestingly, it is believed that Europeans - and more importantly the early Romans themselves - brought the five toed parent stock to Britain in the first place. Lets just say they've been around a long time.
It also happens that they have five toes, unusual for birds of any kind. I imagine that is what the Romans found so noteworthy.

I wouldn't hesitate to have them, especially if I live anywhere near a cool climate. They are not renowned as egg layers, rather being more utilitarian.... what we might call "dual purpose."

But I wouldn't bid on anything unless I was assured of the extra toe. If you wanna save the breed, make sure you are getting them in the first place.

 

[birdsNbeesNseeds]

Definitely not accepted colors.

http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGD/Dorks/BRKDorks.html

 

[BayouPoules]

Thanks much for the input! It helped.