Chick Dominique 4 weeks old

Dominique is the oldest domestic breed of chicken in the US. It was a breed that almost commercially went extinct. They are making a comeback. The breed is often confused with a Barred Rock which is similar to Dominiques. They both have the same black and white checkerboard feather pattern and they both have friendly curious temperaments. However a true Dominique has what is known as a rose comb and Barred Rocks have straight combs. People often make the mistake of saying the breeds are the same but this is not true.

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• Dominique
• chicken
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• comb

[TheThabit]

I believe that Barred rocks are bigger chickens (about 20% bigger than Dominiques ) when fully mature at about a year and a half to two years old , Dominiques lay smaller eggs but are cheaper to feed and if you harvest young roosters will be a little smaller birds for the pot (perfect for a couple or single person though )

[rocketman63]

Dominiques are wonderful;, you're lucky to have them. We're raising 4 chickens as pets. They're six weeks now. The Dominique is by far the sweetest, most clever and curious of the bunch. We all love her!

[sidewindermack]

Dominickers lay brown eggs and are very self reliant. they have rose combs and yellow feet and legs. They are very geltle and easy going. A great choice for a family farm.

[taylormcmullen5]

and the white in the Dominique's feathers is jagged and the barred rock is straight lines