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Is my rooster a Dominique?

Discussion in 'General breed discussions & FAQ' started by farmerfogg, Nov 11, 2012.

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  1. Nov 11, 2012 #1
    farmerfogg

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    I was told this handsome fellow is a Dominique. He has a single comb instead of a rose comb. Does anyone have any ideas?

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    Thanks!
    ~April
     
  3. Nov 11, 2012 #2
    farmerfogg

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  5. Nov 11, 2012 #3
    farmerfogg

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    Here's another picture of him.

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  7. Nov 11, 2012 #4
    Chris09

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    No, he's a hatchery type barred rock.

    Chris
     
  9. Nov 11, 2012 #5
    Fred's Hens

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    Cannot be a Dom. By breed definition, they cannot be single combed.

    The Dominique and Barred Rocks have been criss crossed by lots of folks, and many people believe that hatcheries have also mixed them up. FWIW

    Your bird is not a Dominique. He'd pass for a Barred Rock, so better you go with that. [​IMG]
     
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  11. Nov 11, 2012 #6
    farmerfogg

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    Thank you Chris! I appreciate your response! I was having a hard time believing he was a Dom. But I think he's a great chicken just the same.
    April
     
  13. Nov 11, 2012 #7
    farmerfogg

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    Thanks for the reply Fred! I thought he was probably a barred rock, but went by what his former owner told me.
    April
     
  15. Dec 8, 2012 #8
    Poinsettia

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    I think he is a barred rock, very handsome rooster.




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  17. Dec 8, 2012 #9
    ve

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    Here in GA every barred bird is a Dominiker
     
  19. Dec 8, 2012 #10
    rc50

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    Hi... I know the feeling, in my part of SC almost every barred breed is one too...
     
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