Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Dork Alert

I have been wanting Dorking chickens for years.  But, finding quality Dorkings is harder then finding Waldo in a crowd of men wearing red and white striped shirts.   It seemed that choices where Sandhill and Murry McMurry hatchery, and frankly neither where that appealing.  There is also a very dedicated breeder of White Dorkings, but I didn't want whites.  

Two years later, I found a breeder.  And guess what....He is twenty minutes away from my home.  Further more, he isn't just any breeder.  He is the reputable breeder and American Poultry Association Judge Mr. Horstman!   

This Saturday, I had the honor of meeting Mr. Horstman and picking up thirty-one of his beautiful Dorkings!  (15 Red & 16 Silver)

Why raise Dorkings?
1) The Dorking is an excellent Heritage breed of poultry.  That have been bred for centuries (43 AD to be exact, and they are probably much older!)  The breed was one of the first to be brought to the United States, and provided quality meat and eggs for our ancestors.  
2) Not all meat and eggs are created equal.  The Dorking is well-known for superior quality meat and eggs.  
3) Both, hens and roosters are very docile.  This makes them a wonderful choice for families, whom want safe birds for their children to interact with.
4) Hens are wonderful mothers.
5) The Dorking is a beautiful bird, and their beauty doesn't inhibit their productive nature or foraging abilities. 
6) Dorkings are endangered.
7) What dork isn't adorable?

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