Barred Rock vs Dominicker

[Ugly Cowboy]

Ok yall, is there a true difference between a Dominicker (aint sure if I'm spellin that right) and Barred Rocks?

 

[wren]

Sure. Barred rocks have a more distinct pattern, single comb and are a fairly good dual purpose breed if memory serves.

Dominiques are an old heritage breed of chicken with a rose comb and probably are better at flying than Barred Rocks (less body weight).

 

[Beekissed]

Yes!!!

 

[mikarod]

AAARRRGGG!!!!

Dominiques vs. Barred Rocks.

Dominecker is a general term that was used in "olden times" to describe birds with the barred pattern.

Dominiques have a rose-comb, less definition in their barring and are generally smaller. They lay brown eggs.

Barred Rocks have a single comb, are "blocky" and have straight lines going over their bodies on each individual feather. HOWEVER, hatchery stock can have similar lines to a cuckoo maran and dominiques. In this case, the comb is sometimes the only way to tell the difference between the two breeds (Dominique and Barred Rock).

Dominique:

Barred Rock:

Sorry...I just LOVE this Barred Rock....

 

[speckledhen]

http://www.dominiquechicken.com/Dominiques_and_Barred_Rocks.html

Good comparison here.

 

[Ugly Cowboy]

Ok thanks! That helps, I always just thought they was the same thing!

 

[chickenma]

Are they both related to a cockoo maran?
They sure look alike

 

[speckledhen]

Nope. Many birds have barring that aren't related. Cuckoo Marans have white legs. Doms and BRs have yellow-that's one big difference.

 

[Beekissed]

Both of those boys are purdy!

I have the Domineckers

, as I find they have perky personalities and are good layers. I like the fact that they are a heritage breed also. Sweet, fat hens that lay pretty brown eggs...can it get any better? Well, except my big, blue roo, of course!

Sorry, must get in the bragging while I can....

 

[mikarod]