Dominique Black And White With Cuckoo Patterned Feather Barring

Dominique
black and white with cuckoo patterned feather barring Created by Gallusfarm

Breed Information, Comments, and Experience with breed:

The Dominique is a historically significant breed, as it was one of the first chicken breeds in the United Sates. Although specific details of the origin of the Dominique cannot be found, the breed was common in England, and brought to America by early settlers. Because of their hardiness and versatility, they played an important role in early colonial sustenance, and they quickly became an economic necessity. They were an ideal breed that fit into their new habitat nicely, adapting to the climate and food supply and successfully proliferating in the newly settled colonies. Even today, the Dominique is known for their ability to forage and survive in less than ideal conditions.