Langshan or Dorkings for meat?

[annageckos]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/crossing-my-red-ranger-hens.1281099/

I found that thread very interesting.

Unfortunately I'm still probably a few years out from being able to raise chickens, but thanks for the offer.

 

[Acre4Me]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/22-week-bjg-and-red-dorking-comparison.1342976/

Here is my thread on the BJG and Dorking - good eats.

Yes, BJG = Black Jersey Giant. He was just over 9lbs live weight at 22 weeks!

The Dorking was nearly 6lbs live weight at 22 weeks

 

[Hermits Garden]

Email me at [email protected] and I can send you the contacts I have for both. The contacts are for hatching eggs.

It will be a while before we get our house built, but when we do, I plan to raise Dorkings. Can I contact you for contacts as well?

 

[speedy2020]

I've Dorking years ago and the taste very good. However, they growth pretty slow and not a lot of bloodline available. I have eaten 7-8 that came from breeder Duan bloodline. The best choice for meat is White Bresse, which taste as good as Dorking and growth much faster/bigger. I started working on Ixworth x Bresse last month. Hopefully, the White Bresse taste flavor still there with the cross.