Dominiques
aka Dominikers
"Michigan," a Dominique cock of Dominique Farm breeding
The Dominique was the bird that travelled across the country with the pioneers. Known as Dominikers, they were quite hardy and could forage well. This historically important breed is now very rare.
Breed club:
Dominique Club of
America
Eddie Martin
3740 Hwy 413
Anderson, SC 29621
Dominique Links:
Mike Stichler on Dominiques
Western NC Nature Center's page on the Dominique
Here's Mark Field's extensive page on the Dominique and its history
Billy's Dominique home
A nice shot of a Dominique cockerel's head and comb
Photo courtesy of Diane Hershey
"MEM," my first Dominiker hen, a McMurray Hatchery bird
White Dominique cock and pullet
Now, I've never heard of White Dominques, but there they were at the '98
Ohio National, so of course I got pictures!
A Dominiker cockerel
Photo courtesy of Pam Marshall
"Emily," my six-year-old Dominique is starting to go white. Until this year, she had perfect Dominique markings. Compare to Yukako
Another Dominique cockerel
Photo courtesy of Parker
Here's a bantam Dominique rooster
Photo courtesy of Parker
A small flock of Dominiques
Photo courtesy of Adria Weatherbee
Another nice Dominique rooster
Photo courtesy of Derek Eberly
Dominique chick, a pullet
or
Direct questions and comments to Barry at FeatherSite -- questions and comments
The Dominique pullet has a distinct spot on it's head and a shadow on
the front of the feet & legs. The cockerel has a fuzzy head spot and no
foot/leg shadow.
Photo and info courtesy of Paul Stump
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