Dominique Thread!

[jeepguy982001]

my doms are 3 days old and awesome they run up to anyone who gets near the brooder. lol they'd prob follow me around the house if i let them. Soo glad i chose doms.

 

[texaschickmom]

Hi everyone! I'm not new to BYC but just hatched my first Dom chick and seeking some sexing tips. Here's an overhead shot of my little guy/gal. What do you think?

 

[RedDrgn]

Can you also get a shot of the front of the legs/tops of feet? Based on the head spot, though, I'd guess a roo.

Here's an interesting read about it, though.

 

[texaschickmom]

Thanks for your quick reply. I had found the reference you gave me. That's why I'm a little confused. From the head spot, I'm thinking roo, also. But the legs and feet look dark except for the top of the middle toe. Here's a pic:

 

[RedDrgn]

I'd still guess roo, but keep in mind that sexing by phenotype this young is not 100%. It's usually pretty good with certain breeds (like the dom), but there will always be those who confound, confuse, and generally break the rules.

 

[texaschickmom]

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Yep, that's what I'm thinking, too. I'll just consider him a roo until he proves otherwise. Thanks again.

 

[RedDrgn]

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Yep, that's what I'm thinking, too. I'll just consider him a roo until he proves otherwise. Thanks again.

No problem, and don't know if it helps, but here's what our dom chick looked like when she was a squirt.

Definitely keep us posted on how your little chick grows up. Always interesting to see how they change.

 

[texaschickmom]

So cute...her legs look like my chick's. But I can see that her head spot is small. My little chick's covers his entire head!!

I'll keep you posted. Thanks so much.

 

[RedDrgn]

They're very similar. The dark areas aren't as widespread on mine, but are darker. Yours are lighter and more evenly distributed. On this particular characteristic, it's a toss up!

 

[texaschickmom]

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Now that I've studied both chicks again, I can see what you're talking about. I hope to learn lots more on this thread about Dominiques!

Are the other 2 chicks a Welsummer and a Black Australorp? I'm testing myself.