Dominique Chicks

If you are a fan of the Barred Rock breed, the Dominique chicken is worth considering. Sharing similar striking markings to the Barred Rock, the Dominique is an excellent breed for colder climates and densely populated areas as they are a more quiet breed. The hens are known to go broody and make amazing mothers which is good news if you want to keep your chicken family growing. While the Dominique has a calm temperament, if a hen feels threatened she can become aggressive but very rarely is this directed at humans. This breed is considered kid-friendly and great for beginner chicken keepers. The annual egg production per hen is 180 to 260 medium to large brown eggs. The average weight of a fully matured rooster is 7 pounds and a fully matured hen averages about 5 pounds. Dominiques are an APA-recognized breed and are shown in the American Class. You can expect your Dominique chickens to live an average of 8 years or more. Valley Hatchery keeps only the healthiest chickens for sale with day-old chicks ready for your care.