Are Dominiques flighty?

[tiny529]

I bought my Dominique chick because I read in numerous places that they are calm and docile. Plus I liked the idea of having a slightly rarer bird than a Barred Plymouth Rock. But I just got a book out of the library that says Dominiques are flighty. My chick is not quite 3 weeks old and is one of my favorites. She's very friendly and is the first to come see me and hop into my hand. Will she become flighty or is this book mistaken?

 

[gootziecat]

No,your chick should not become flighty. I have a Dom chick like yours that runs to see me every time I'm around. He's about 6 weeks old now and as sweet as ever. Chicks sometimes go through a scaredy-cat stage. She may or may not as she gets a bit older. But if she does, treat her well and she will come back around with a little time.

 

[jenkassai]

2 of my Doms are super friendly! They run over to be picked up when I put my hand in their brooder, and now that they are getting bigger, if I don't pick them up they hop onto my arm. If I am holding a different chick, they sometimes try to fly up to me and land on anything available

The other girl is not afraid, just doesn't like to be picked up or petted

LOVE my Dominique girls!!