Dominques vs Barred Rocks

[texas_chick]

Does anybody keep both breeds? What did you find to be the main differences?
Anybody favor one over the other?

 

[smith2]

I've had both. Doms are more flighty, aggressive to predators, and their temperaments are not as predictable. Doms are great to have if they can free range. They are not a good bird to house if you don't have a lot of space. They are great foragers.

BR's are calmer, do better in confinement, and are more predictable in temperament. They are not as self-sufficient. Laying for both is about average (3-4 eggs a week). I like them both and would love to keep both if I had room.

 

[texas_chick]

That's excellent info! Thanks so much