Dominiques are considered a “heritage” breed of chicken in that they’ve been around for hundreds of years and are now critically endangered. Some people can’t tell the difference between a Dominique and a Barred Rock, but the trained eye will notice that Dominques have a rose comb versus the Barred Rock’s single comb. Dominques are a wonderfully cold-hardy dual-purpose bird, and hens make very caring, nurturing mothers.
Origins/History:
Class: American
Type: Large Fowl & Bantam
Size: Medium (6-7 lbs)
Rarity: Common
Purpose: Dual
Recognized Varieties: Barred
Egg Facts:
Egg Laying: Good (3/wk)
Egg Color: Brown
Egg Size: Large
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