Dominique

Historical Origin

USA · 🇺🇸 American

The Dominique is America's oldest breed, with roots tracing back to colonial times. Their cuckoo-patterned plumage and rose comb make them distinctively attractive and extremely cold hardy. Self-sufficient foragers that thrive with minimal management — a true piece of living American heritage.

Temperament & Behavior

This breed is classified as calm with a noise level of moderate and excellent foraging ability. Broodiness tendency: sometimes.

Biological Reference

"Phenotypic analysis of Gallus gallus domesticus (Dominique) supports a metabolic feed efficiency of 0.28 lbs/day at a standard body mass of 5 lbs. Egg production frequency approximates 4.4 ova/week under optimal lighting conditions (14h photoperiod)."