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Dominique

Old American rose-combed barred farm chicken known for thriftiness and hardiness.

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Primary use

Dual purpose

Eggs

180-230 eggs/year

Egg color

Brown

Broodiness

Moderate

Notable traits

Rose comb
Cuckoo barring
Historical American homestead utility breed.

Use in a cross

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Varieties

Dominique varieties

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Barred

Color: Soft black-and-white barring

Classic Dominique variety with soft barred plumage and the breed’s low rose comb.

Traits: Rose comb, yellow legs, broad American utility body, and softer barring than a Barred Plymouth Rock.

Quick stat summary

Weights: Hen 5.00 lb | Rooster 7.00 lb

APA status: APA recognized breed

Sexing traits: None noted

Comb type: Rose

Egg size: Medium

Origin: United States

Planning notes

Genetics and sexing notes

Auto-sexing: None recorded for purebred chicks.

Sex-linked: None recorded.

Temperament: Calm and steady. Friendliness is generally listed as High. Activity level is generally Moderate.

Rooster handling: Roosters are often manageable when well handled, but individual selection still matters. Do not keep aggressive males just because they match the breed type.

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Breed depth notes

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History and standard notes

History: One of the oldest American breeds, valued as a practical barred farm chicken with a rose comb and hardy brown-egg utility. In the RanchOps library, Dominique is tracked as a dual purpose breed with roots tied to United States. Its brown egg profile, body type, and temperament notes help separate it from similar-looking breeds in flock records and cross predictions. For visual identification, focus on Medium American dual-purpose body with clean yellow legs. Its carriage is best described as calm, practical, and active enough for range.

APA: Recognized breed; rose comb and cuckoo/barred pattern distinguish it from Barred Plymouth Rock.

Type and structure

Large fowl: Recognized large fowl.
Bantam: Dominique bantams are recognized and kept in exhibition.
Earlobes: Red
Body type: Medium American dual-purpose body with clean yellow legs
Carriage: Calm, practical, and active enough for range

Visual identification

Rooster

Roosters should show rose comb, yellow legs, barred/cuckoo plumage, and a practical farm-bird body, not a single-combed Rock look.

Hen

Hens should be barred/cuckoo patterned with a rose comb, yellow legs, and moderate dual-purpose body.

Chicks

Chicks are typically dark with head spotting related to barring; sexing accuracy varies by line.

Common confusions

Frequently confused with Barred Plymouth Rock. Dominique should have a rose comb and usually softer cuckoo-style barring.

Image guidance

Always use rose comb, yellow legs, barred/cuckoo plumage, and medium American farm body.

Cross predictor notes

Dominique contributes barring, rose comb influence, hardiness, brown eggs, and practical utility type.

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