I may have been the victim of a mixup! PICS

[kelidei]

Just found some pics of Doms on the internet... looks like that's what they are... never realized they looked so much like the CM chicks

 

[wolftracks]

Nothing like Marans. They have single combs.
They are Doms. I used to have some nice one. I hate BRs, but I love Doms. You can send them my way!

 

[JustAChickenLittle&More]

Dominques all the way, and they all look like hens.

 

[BigDaddy'sGurl]

Thanks for your encouragment, everyone. You have to understand though: I had my heart set on BRs. Already had the roo and one hen...I am just disappointed. I had researched all aspects and was just really excited that my hopes were becoming a reality. Now it looks like I have a BR roo to either sell or eat, and who knows what those two dozen eggs in my incubator will contain...

pardon my despondency, I just feel like my plan is turned upside down.

 

[wolftracks]

No you have every right to be upset. I always want what I want too. Just because I don't like something doesn't mean someone else won't love it.

Maybe you can sell these and go to a different breeder for your BRs. Just an idea. OR!!!!!!!!!! Maybe you can see if there is a BYCer near you who would trade!

 

[easttxchick]

I know it won't make you feel any better because you were so looking forward to your BRs, but I LOVE my Dominique hen. She has a beautiful personality and she's not nearly as bossy as my flock of BR hens are.
I love both breeds.
I sure hope you get it straightened out.

 

[seminolewind]

With a BR or a Dom, why do people choose one over the other?

 

[Chris09]

You have American Dominique.

American Dominique Hen -

Chris

 

[BigDaddy'sGurl]

Thanks, guys. My husband wants us to raise these and see what happens...he thinks we will be happier in the long run too. Dominiques are in high demand in my area, I guess my only personal experience with the one hen I owned of the breed is tainting my feelings on this whole thing. I just regret buying any eggs from this person now. I don't know what I will hatch next and my very young reputation is at stake as I just started selling birds recently...

I can't afford at the moment to order hatching eggs and pay shipping, and this lady was the only person within 100 miles who responded to the ad I placed seeking BR eggs. Oh well...worse things can happen right? I will try to have a more optimistic approach.

 

[geebs]

CM's don't have yellow skin either...