KinStation
Sign inSign up
Dorking
Selectively bredRare in the tradeIntermediate to keep

Cuckoo

A variant of Dorking (Gallus gallus domesticus)

Cuckoo

Representative Dorkingphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

Irregular grey barring ('cuckoo' pattern) over the Dorking frame; a traditional but now uncommon variety.

Keeper tips for this variant

Cuckoo barring is sex-linked — you can sex chicks at hatch by head-spot size, useful for managing this rare colour's limited numbers.

This page covers the Cuckoo variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Dorking

Other Chicken breeds variants

Silver-GreyColoured (Dark)RedWhite