Dominique

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Dominiques are considered America's oldest chicken breed, kept on farms since colonial times. They have barred feathers and a rose comb, and are hardy, calm dual-purpose birds that lay well and forage.

At a glance

Purpose
Eggs and meat
Origin
United States
Adult weight
Hens 5 lb, roosters 7 lb
Lifespan
6–8 years
Eggs
About 230–275 brown eggs a year
Best fit
Heritage flocks, homesteads
Species
Poultry
Category
Birds
Group
Chicken
Papers
5 categories
NoiseModerate chatter
HardinessRose comb, very hardy
Egg outputGood steady layer
Beginner fitGreat starter breed

Scales follow breed-club and veterinary consensus; individual animals vary. Listings show what each seller has on file.

The tradeoffs, honestly

Dominiques are smaller than many dual-purpose breeds, so meat yield is modest.

Common questions

How are Dominiques different from Barred Rocks?

Dominiques have a rose comb and are smaller. Barred Rocks have a single comb and are larger.

What health checks should chicks or pullets have?

Ask whether chicks were vaccinated for Marek's disease at hatch and whether the flock is NPIP-certified, which covers pullorum-typhoid and usually avian influenza. Look for clear eyes, clean vents and quiet breathing, and quarantine new birds for 30 days.

Are Dominiques rare?

They are a heritage breed tracked by The Livestock Conservancy.

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Health tests to ask for
NPIP flock certificationMarek's vaccinationHatch record on fileAvian influenza surveillance resultVeterinary exam on file

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