Northern Ireland newbie :)

[doaghcoop]

Can anyone help me identify the breed of my hen Dorothy ? Well im hoping shes a hen , its the most pleasant friendly little thing . is now around 19 weeks old .Thanks

 

[mrshowlingmad]

Looks a little bit like a Dark Brahma.

 

[ramirezframing]

silver dorking rooster

 

[doaghcoop]

O my !! I've just googled some pics and sure she def looks like a silver dorking !!! How can I tell if its a rooster ?? Many thanks this has made my day )

 

[ramirezframing]

he's a rooster you call tell by his coloring the silver dorking hens are colored differently

 

[doaghcoop]

O my goodness I AM IN SHOCK lol !!! This is the best behaved bird of them all too !!! And my favourite from the minute we got "him" ... Looks like Dorothy needs a new name hehe thanks so much !!!

 

[donrae]

Don't sweat the name, I had a big ol Easter egger rooster for five years and still called him Bette.

 

[doaghcoop]

Yeah I think it may be too confusing for "him" lol

 

[Wyandottes7]

I agree, he's a Silver Dorking, and definitely a rooster. Pretty boy! It's unfortunate that it always seems like the boys are the sweetest!