The dorking is a breed of chicken that is belived to have originated  in Italy during the period of the Roman Empire under the reign of Jullius Caesar. They belived it was the purist breed as it had 5 claws. It was introduced into GB where much of the development took place.  It appeared in the very 1st. british poultry show in 1845. It has always been prized for its white flesh & eating qualities. The eggs are of good size & white.                                                                                                                 

Doris &  Dillian