My new White Dorkings!

[NHDoc]

Picked up my new White Dorking hatchlings today! Now we just need to finish the coop!

 

[NancyP]

They are so cute. Where did you get them? I have been searching for options besides hatchery birds.
Nancy

 

[MoodyChicken]

I'm so jealous! Dorkings are one of my favs... especially the whites. Please post pics when they're older!

 

[ConnorMayasMom]

We just got 2 silver grey dorkings...their history is cool..dating back to Roman times. They are considered a rare breed. Great picture!

 

[Ginny Chicken]

They are so pretty.

 

[NHDoc]

I got them at Yellow House Farm in New Hampshire. Their website is www.yellowhousefarmnh.com

They have a great little farm, specializing in preserving rare breeds. I went to their chicken husbandry class, which was great.

 

[MoodyChicken]

Cool hatchery! But unfortunately their Dorkings don't appear to have the awesome trait that makes Dorkings so... awesome. They're supposed to have moderately short legs with a really long back, and when they walk they look like submarines scooting across the ground.

 

[NancyDz]

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Could be because they have this statement on their site:

We specialize in rare heritage breeds that are excellent for homesteading. In our breeding programs, we breed to the Standard, emphasizing production qualities first and more superficial show qualities second.