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southerncrossgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Gena
Harmony
NC
USA
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 Posted - Feb 18 2009 : 4:42:12 PM
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Hi Everyone, I saw an article on Dorking chickens. These people just raved over the breed. They were homesteaders. I have never heard of that breed before. Have any of you owned that breed before, if so, would you recommend that breed??
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shepherdgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1008 Posts
Tracy
California
USA
1008 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2009 : 12:09:56 PM
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That's one breed I've never had but have always wanted to try my hand at raising too. They seem a little hard to find. I know they are a VERY OLD breed. I really like the birds with a "History." I've raised several different breeds of chickens over the years and have discovered why SOME of them are on the "Seriously Endangered" list!!! (they are TERRIBLE birds!!!) If you find a source that offers them, let me know. I'd like to get a couple of birds too!!! ~~~ Tracy
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. ~~ George Carlin |
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southerncrossgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
631 Posts
Gena
Harmony
NC
USA
631 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2009 : 12:23:48 PM
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Hi Tracy, I will let you know. There is a guy about 30 miles away that he says he has Dorking chicks, now. It is still well below freezing at night right now. I think I will wait until early Spring
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shepherdgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1008 Posts
Tracy
California
USA
1008 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2009 : 2:03:53 PM
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It's tough to Brood chicks in the Winter. If their light goes out just ONCE-- you can lose the whole batch in a single night. VERY frustrating. And very EXPENSIVE too!!! How well I know that..... sigh......
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. ~~ George Carlin |
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Bfriday
True Blue Farmgirl
125 Posts
Jessica
Miles
TX
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Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 6:00:07 PM
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I just ordered Dorkings from www.idealpoultry.com they area hatchery here is Texas but ship anywhere go give them a try!
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southerncrossgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
631 Posts
Gena
Harmony
NC
USA
631 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 11:35:15 AM
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Jessica, Please keep me updated on your new chicks. If all goes well with your order, I will place an order also.
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Bfriday
True Blue Farmgirl
125 Posts
Jessica
Miles
TX
125 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2009 : 07:16:31 AM
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I will! They should arrive March 25th, I'll let you know how it goes!! Their website is pretty cool and very informative.
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sjs
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Stephanie
Oakland
CA
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2009 : 10:12:18 AM
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Jessica, how are your chicks? I was reading about Dorkings recently and am thinking of getting a few.
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Bfriday
True Blue Farmgirl
125 Posts
Jessica
Miles
TX
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Posted - Apr 17 2009 : 11:16:43 AM
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The Dorkings are so pretty! I have 2 of them. I think they must've hatched from differnt times because one has feathered out fast and bigger than all the others and the other Dorking is the smallest and has the less feathers of them all. But the "older" one is Dorthy and is the sweetest girl...she will be my favorite! She comes right to me when I put my hand in the brooder and has begun to fly to me when I leave the lid off! So sweet! I got the 2 Dorkings, 3 Wyndotte girls 1 rooster, 3 Sicilian Buttercups. I have been very happy with the condition and quality of shipping and the chicks! Totally recomend Ideal Poultry to mail order from!
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