Dominique Thread!

[Delight in Dominiques]

Here is the famous Schilling Hen used in the standards all the way up into the 1980's. I am not going into the history behind the lace like pattern that was seen in the birds back in the day. I still have a way to go in cleaning up the pattern and contrast. As for color the definition is color stopping short of positve black or white. Yes the colors are to dark but not definate black or white. Color and heads (combs, face and wattles) are being worked on this year. Glad everyone enjoys the pullet.

 

[EastNashChick]

Here is the famous Schilling Hen used in the standards all the way up into the 1980's. I am not going into the history behind the lace like pattern that was seen in the birds back in the day. I still have a way to go in cleaning up the pattern and contrast. As for color the definition is color stopping short of positve black or white. Yes the colors are to dark but not definate black or white. Color and heads (combs, face and wattles) are being worked on this year. Glad everyone enjoys the pullet.

She's really beautiful, I don't have any that good looking! Incredible job.

 

[Turk Raphael]

Here is a nice little Dominique pullet. As for feather , I guess it all comes down to the breeders interpertation of the standard and what they want out of their birds.

I'm too new to the breed to pass judgement but I'd keep her!!! One never knows how she might fit in or be needed to work within a line.

 

[duluthralphie]

I have my SOP open and I have figured it out..In my little world anyways,,,,

Under plumage it says:

Slate, Feathers in all sections of fowl crossed throughout their entire length by irregular dark and light bars the stop short of positive black and white: tip of each feather, dark; free from shafting, brownish tinge or metallic sheen; excellence to be determined by distinct contrast. The male may be one or two shades lighter than the female.

UNDERCOLOR of all sections: Slate


I do not see the slate and I think she maybe too black and white. She is such a good bird. When I show I take the SOP and examine each bird with it to see where it is off. I am doing that now, but with just a picture it is hard to do. The chest could be fuller deeper.

That' said I would never kick her out of a flock and would be nervous showing my Urch line birds against her even.

 

[Delight in Dominiques]

here is a photo I cropped to use in the Dominique clubs talk about top lines on our male Dominiques. This is the same bird that I posted before and gives a view that we should look for in our birds for the width needed through out the back all the way into the tail.

For those interested in Dominiques color should not ever be a concern until type is bought up to the expectations of the breeder. Too many concentrate on color, yellow in the legs or and beaks
and headgear. When all the while type and feather is severely lacking. It is up to you the breeder to decide on the directions you want to go with your birds and have realistic expectations of what you are going to achieve.

 

[duluthralphie]

here is a photo I cropped to use in the Dominique clubs talk about top lines on our male Dominiques. This is the same bird that I posted before and gives a view that we should look for in our birds for the width needed through out the back all the way into the tail.

For those interested in Dominiques color should not ever be a concern until type is bought up to the expectations of the breeder. Too many concentrate on color, yellow in the legs or and beaks
and headgear. When all the while type and feather is severely lacking. It is up to you the breeder to decide on the directions you want to go with your birds and have realistic expectations of what you are going to achieve.

Agree

 

[Sylvester017]

Let's see, what is it that I like about a Dom in priority preference order?

1) Good temperament both sexes -- outgoing, people/kid-friendly, non-combative/ non-aggressive toward flockmates, unafraid, curious, not timid, stays in the yard, decent forager

2) and 3) are a tie -- Absolutely LOVE the leader (spike) at the end of the rosecomb and the U-shape back on both sexes w/ minimal cushion on hens (I don't like to see the hens going above 5-lbs since a lighter weight bird does best in our humid climate)

4) Decent egg layer of MED/LG size but not too prolific since time should be allowed for possible broodiness

5) Off-black and silver barring w/ hens darker than roos -- love the incredible softness of Dom feathers compared to most other LFs

6) Yellow legs, color of beak, size of wattles (I don't care as long as no scissors beak or debilitating deformities) Smiles


I don't show or breed so no offense meant -- these are just what I like about Dom's JMHO.

 

[chickiemom3]

Heading out in a couple of hours to pick up four Domonique pullets for my DS's 4-H project. We are very excited! We have two hatchery Doms that we adore and are thrilled to be getting better quality stock. Now if we can talk the breeder out of a cockerel as well...

 

[Sylvester017]

Heading out in a couple of hours to pick up four Domonique pullets for my DS's 4-H project. We are very excited! We have two hatchery Doms that we adore and are thrilled to be getting better quality stock. Now if we can talk the breeder out of a cockerel as well...

Lots of breeders are happy to give away surplus cockerels free to good homes. Doesn't hurt to ask if they'll throw a cockerel in for free if you're already paying for the pullets? I know an NPIP breeder that sells DNA-sexed Silkie pullet chicks from $75 to $150 each from show quality stock but the DNA-sexed cockerel chicks are free to good homes.

 

[Faraday40]

Lots of breeders are happy to give away surplus cockerels free to good homes. Doesn't hurt to ask if they'll throw a cockerel in for free if you're already paying for the pullets? I know an NPIP breeder that sells DNA-sexed Silkie pullet chicks from $75 to $150 each from show quality stock but the DNA-sexed cockerel chicks are free to good homes.

X2
If I know a chick is a male, I offer it for free. Around here, most areas have laws banning roosters. If anyone can legally take them & is willing to give them a good life (at least up until processing day) they can take them.