My Dominique Pullets

Not as fancy yet as their male counterparts but the girls do have a certain sense of style, they pose pretty well for the camera I think!
They are to have the same downward sloping back and 45% tail angle as the boys.  I like to see a nice high chest as well.  Same comb as well just smaller.
I like how well the girls grew this year, I fed them a 20% protein ration.  Now they are getting half whole red spring wheat which they love to scratch for.
APA standard weight for a dom pullet is only 4 lb. Hens can weigh 5 lb.
So maybe not the best choice if you want a big carcass. I do believe though as with cattle breeds, the smaller the frame the more efficient the weight gain per pound.


Bunch of my youngest pullets

A few of the older pullets

I like the chest and look of this girl

This year's pullet on left, with a hen from last year on the right for comparison.

Oooh la, la, glad you put up these pictures, lovelies for surely. Have a most wonderful day, CynthiaM.

Very nice, these are great photos of very pretty girls!

Beauties!  

These are so cool - they don't look like they're only 4/5 lbs! Well-proportioned.

Looks like you will have some nice Dominiques to select from!
I really like the looks of that pullet! She looks very solid.

I do love seeing your Dominiques, Miry!  Its always interesting when you include those little facts too.  The downward slope on their back is opposite from Orpingtons.  Orps slope upwards to the tail, and my new RIRs are supposed to have a flat, horizontal back.  All those little differences between the breeds  are what makes them each unique and wonderful!

yes it all depends on your breed doesn't it?  I hate when doms get put next to barred rocks in a show row because they look just like a terrible rock...those slopey backs while rocks are supposed to be level....uneven barring instead of strsight lines but when you have more info about the breed you can appreciate the differences!

Oh darn, I am disappointed, I thought there might be more pictures of your Dominiques, Miry, smiling. Have a beautiful day, CynthiaM.

Hate to disappoint you Cynthia, so here's some more shots:  I am worse than a new mother with chicken pictures sometimes....just keep clicking!
These pullets are still young, haven't started laying,  so their combs aren't the pretty cherry red yet., hopefully in a month or so they should be.




Some pullets and cockerels that are still in fall quarters.  I love the yellow yellow legs and beaks and the nice long tails on the girls.

Dominiques are really starting to win me over!

Me too k.r.l.! Such cool looking birds. Must ... resist ...

Those pullets look amazing!!! The legs are so clean! I'm in love with these birds, and am really looking forward to continuing with mine.

I think more people should come over to the dark side and start raising these beautiful, productive and hardy birds!

so glad youve become a dom supporter bb!  it was getting a little lonely..and good on you getting krl  involved too...he will be next!
it has been a long slow road but I am so pleased now to have 3 distinct lines all with different good points.....lots of work keeping them marked and seperate but such a nice feeling to have the genetic bank accounts waiting.
I only have the resources to devote to one breed unforunately but I am pretty happy with this breed....they suit my needs and please my eye.

Oh my goodness Miry. I think they are lovely. Like them more than my barred rock hens (no disrespecK Fattybum and Toofah!). They are beautiful.