Heritage breed 2 of 20
Dorking
The Dorking is an ancient English farm breed valued historically for both the table and the laying flock.
Breed profile
What makes the Dorking distinctive
- Origin
- England
- Traditional role
- Historic dual-purpose fowl
- Known for
- Five toes and a long, low body
At our Kentucky hatchery
Our plan for this breed
The Dorking is one of the 20 breeds planned for our rebuilding conservation hatchery.
Our approach centers on natural mothering: chicks are hen hatched and hen raised until they are feathered out and weaned at about five weeks.