My first Dorkings

[Unerasable]

I am a backyard raiser with 6 or so seasons of TSC chickens.
I just ordered my first batch of personally selected breed chicks.
Hopefully I will have a straight run of 10 Silver Gray Dorkings hatched on April 27th of 2020.
I'm very excited about this.
Any stories or info from anyone on this chick would be welcome. I love the idea of raising and promoting what is called "An Ancient Breed"

 

[Meg-in-MT]

Hello! Welcome to BYC!! Good luck with the new breed!

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[Clearwater Chicken]

hello and welcome, i have wanted dorkings but have higher priorities of chickens i need (i mean want)

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Beautiful breed!! Enjoy this new adventure!!

 

[N F C]

A few years ago there was a "chicken breed focus" thread on Dorkings...you may enjoy it:
chicken-breed-focus-dorking.994592

Thanks for joining us!

 

[50-45-1]

Hi and glad you joined us.
Silver grey dorkings are one of my three most favorite breeds.
They are calm and friendly, they are a somewhat slow moving bird which i think makes them more likely to be picked off by a preditor. If you can keep them in a safe coop and run it will be better.
they have a unique gait which i think has to do with the extra toes.
My other favorites are speckled sussex and turkens.
Congrats on your future chicks and chicken adventure.
Ask any questions and include pictures of your chicks if possible.
Welcome to the backyard!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hello! Welcome to BYC!! I've never had Dorkings but they're definitely on my wish list! We would love to see pictures when you get them!

 

[ronott1]

You will like the Dorkings! They are very sweet chickens