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DominiquesThe Similarity in plumage between the American Dominique and the Barred Plymouth Rock has been the price of the Dominique's popularity. Description
The color is grayish-white, each feather regularly crossed with parallel bars of blue-black, producing the effect of a bluish-tinged plumage, the color being the same throughout.  The illustration of Barred Plymouth Rock feathers shown in Fig. 2 will do equally well for the markings of feathers of the Dominiques. They have rose combs, in both male and female, and bright yellow legs. Those who are partial to their color of plumage will find the Dominiques good birds to keep. They are good layers, hardy, mature early, and dress well for the table. Characteristics
The standard weight of the Dominique is:
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