The Poultry Keeper

debcat · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 10:47 pm Post subject: scots dumpy's

Thread for Scots Dumpy's

Loudmouth Schnook · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 8:25 pm Post subject:

http://www.scotsdumpy.co.uk/ Link to info on the Scots Dumpy!

kated · Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 1821 Location: norfolk

I have a very handsome scots dumpy cockerel ftgh. He is cuckoo coloured. Can email photo to individual - am a bit flummoxed by how to post to this site though. He hatched in Spring 2005.

Loudmouth Schnook · Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:25 pm Post subject:

I've got three black dumpies, two of which are cockerels! I've just gotten some more eggs in the incubator, so I hope I have a better hatch rate this time, but I'm not holding my breath.

kated · Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 1821 Location: norfolk

Hi there L S

I really like Scots Dumpies and in other circumstances would go all out to breed a flock of them. However, I don't really have enough room for the poultry I have already. Louis ( the bird I'm trying to rehome) has tremendous character and is an amazing "guard" bird. I shall be very sorry to see him go.

Good luck with your SD's

VIRGNIA_FARMER1776 · Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 3 Location: NORTH CAROLINA

Is there a club for the breed i am interested in obtaining some breeding stock to bring to America

mcleod-girls · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 1:32 pm Post subject:

what is the difference between scots dumpies and scots greys? do you have any photos? how did the hatch go in january LS?

thanks
Anna

Loudmouth Schnook · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 11:31 am Post subject:

Sadly, not a single one of them hatched.

Scots greys are smaller and generally are cuckoo in colour. The dumpies have short legs and have a deep boat shape, come in black, cuckoo or white. They are heavier than the greys. Both are rare breeds.

I'll have to see if I have some photos.... Smile

CP · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 11:57 am Post subject:

That's a shame LMS. Crying or Very sad

fairislefaerie · Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 542

LMS we set 20 dumpies & only a single one hatched. They do have a reputation for this, seems only the really strong survive to hatching point.

We'll set another lot before summer is over , would be nice to have at least 4 of these, my father bred these & scots greys when he was alive.

Angela

kated · Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 1821 Location: norfolk

I gave Louie to Paula Seaman who lives in Norfolk and I thought was a Poultry Keeper Forum member but I can't find her. I'd love to know how he is doing and if he is a "dad" now.

fairislefaerie · Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 542

kated, I think your paula is on the poultrychat forum.

what a stunning dumpy lad !

Angela

mcleod-girls · Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 10:40 pm Post subject:

My friend who lost the hens to the fox has been given a pair! they're beautiful, will keep you posted Smile

kated · Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 1821 Location: norfolk

Thanks for that Fairislefaerie. I'll see if I can resurrect my password Rolling Eyes

debcat · Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 6:39 pm Post subject:

Kated, I think you mean paulas on here Very Happy