- Apr 4, 2009
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We currently have three Barred Rock hens and one rooster, the plan was to raise these as our only breed for meat and eggs, however after reading up on the taste of the Barred Rock at the table we're second guessing this and thinking about starting a flock of Dorkings instead.
Since we've never had a flock with a rooster before I'm wondering, should we get rid of our Barred Rock roo completely and just have a Dorking roo?
Will that rooster breed with our Barred Rock hens?
Is that a big problem if they do?
If we keep the Barred Rock roo and set up a Dorking flock will they keep to themselves if they free range?
Any general thoughts or advice on Dorkings would be appreciated as well.
Since we've never had a flock with a rooster before I'm wondering, should we get rid of our Barred Rock roo completely and just have a Dorking roo?
Will that rooster breed with our Barred Rock hens?
Is that a big problem if they do?
If we keep the Barred Rock roo and set up a Dorking flock will they keep to themselves if they free range?
Any general thoughts or advice on Dorkings would be appreciated as well.
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