The Dorking is one of the oldest
British breeds of poultry being descended from stock brought
to Britain by the Romans. Five toes are one of the
distinguishing features of the Dorking is listed as
vulnerable on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust and is a rare
breed. It was developed in Victorian times mainly as a table
bird, having delicate white flesh with a long body and short
legs. The Dorking is a docile breed but they do like to
range They make good mothers and lay moderate numbers of
good-sized white eggs. Chicks can be sexed at hatch.
Colours available are Silver Grey, Dark, Red, White and
Cuckoo and features common to all of them are five toes and
white legs. We keep silver grey & red Dorking poultry.
Buff Orpingtons are large, fluffy, golden coloured chickens. They are a good duel purpose bird that provide excellent meat, are good layers and produce a good quantity of eggs. Buff Orpington eggs are large and light brown.
At Groubear we breed common Aylesbury like white ducks which produce good quality meat and plenty of eggs, they are friendly and resilient. We also breed Ebden geese for meat.
