I have 5 little Dominickers aged almost 6 weeks. They are 3 cockerels and 2 pullets. I've named only one - Daisy, my grandmother's name, who kept these chickens for years.
Now take a look at her. She is the girl on the right with what appears to be yellow bars on her neck. I've not seen this...
Well you all would probably know better than me lol. The guy I got him from pulled him from his breeder stock and was guessing at 12 weeks. We actually were wanting a RIR rooster just a few weeks older than our young flock so we may be disappointed :th
The fiestiest of the little roos is going to my father-in-law when he's ready for him. He needs and wants him in his flock so he is excited. I think we'll keep the most "demure" (lol) for our flock. We have 20 pullets - 10 each RIR and Barred rocks. Unless someone steps up that last one might...
Here are 5 little Dominiques at 4 1/2 weeks old. 3 cockerels and 2 pullets. The RIR keeps them sorted, treating the pullets quite gently and giving the cockerels a peck on the head when they start cutting up. I've been enjoying watching them today. I really like the demeanor of the Dominickers...
Thank you. This bird was sold to us as a Heritage/Production cockerel. The fellow has been working with RIR for 30 years. To me, an untrained eye, it is very difficult to tell the gender of the youngsters. The behavior with other younger birds suggests cockerel but this bird is very quiet. I...