Barred Rock or Dominique

[Trevor S]

This is my BYC post! I've been reading threads since we started our flock earlier this year and just got around to joining! We just added this hen to our little flock and the man that we got her from was unsure if she's a barred rock or a Dominique (or Dominicker as we say in Tennessee). My best assessment is that she's Dominique. Am I right? Also, is there an age estimate?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Comb type looks rose comb? Can't quite see it in your picture.

 

[blackdust951]

This is my BYC post! I've been reading threads since we started our flock earlier this year and just got around to joining! We just added this hen to our little flock and the man that we got her from was unsure if she's a barred rock or a Dominique (or Dominicker as we say in Tennessee). My best assessment is that she's Dominique. Am I right? Also, is there an age estimate?

hi and welcome to backyard chickens! thank you for joining usi am estimating about 1 to 6 months old not sure about the breed though sorryhas she started laying ?

 

[barred2rock]

I'm gonna go with Cockoo Marans, although I can't see if she has a single or rose comb.

 

[Trevor S]

hi and welcome to backyard chickens! thank you for joining usi am estimating about 1 to 6 months old not sure about the breed though sorryhas she started laying ?

She has not. I'll try to get a better picture of her head tomorrow.

 

[Trevor S]

She has not. I'll try to get a better picture of her head tomorrow.

 

[JedJackson]

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She has a single comb so not a purebred Dominique, which should have rose combs.

 

[Trevor S]

Thanks! That's what confused me. So would that make her a Maran, a Rock, or some mix?

 

[JedJackson]

I would expect her to be more plump to be one of those breeds, but she could be a hatchery grade example of either. Usually Marans have feathered legs, but not always. And usually barred Rock have yellow legs, but that too could vary. As Marans are less common, she's probably a hatchery Rock or a cross. Very pretty though and will likely be a good layer, and that is what's most important. Unless you plan on a breeding program.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

To me it looks like a mix.