Dominique

America’s oldest breed.

🐣 Beginner friendly❄ Cold hardy☀ Heat hardy🪺 Goes broody

Egg color

brown

Eggs / year

230

Egg size

medium

Purpose

dual

Class

American

Size

medium

Hen weight

5 lbs

Rooster weight

7 lbs

Temperament

calm, dignified, hardy

Noise level

quiet

Origin

USA

Lifespan

6–8 yrs

About the Dominique

The Dominique is the oldest American breed, similar to Plymouth Rock but smaller with a rose comb.

Cold hardy; rose comb resists frostbite better than single combs.

barred