Dominique chickens

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Been thinking about getting chickens? Are you struggling to pick a breed for your small homestead or mini farm?       At first, I was dra... Dominique Chickens, Getting Chickens, Small Homestead, Crazy Chicken Lady, Chicken Lady, Mini Farm, Pet Chickens, Daily 5, Fresh Eggs

Been thinking about getting chickens? Are you struggling to pick a breed for your small homestead or mini farm? At first, I was drawn to the history and heritage of the Dominique--it is the oldest American breed and an endangered breed. But I later learned of all of the Dominique's wonderful and practical qualities and am convinced it is the ideal homestead bird. Below are my top reasons for why we chose to stick with the American Dominique as the chicken breed for our family. 1. They are…

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Barred Rock vs Dominique Chicken Dominique Chicken, Dominique Chickens, Barred Rock Chickens, Barred Rock, Back From The Brink, Backyard Chicken Coops, Chicken Breeds, Chickens Backyard, Black And White Colour

There are a few fowl-proof ways to tell these two breeds apart: Dominique chickens have a rose comb and barred Rock chickens have a single comb. Dominique chickens have a staggered cuckoo pattern rather than the distinct stripes of the barred rock Dominique chickens have dark grey and off-white feathers, rather than the crisp black and white colors shown in the barred rock Dominique chickens have longer tails than Barred Rocks.

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