Dominique (Noun)
Meaning
American breed of chicken having barred grey plumage raised for meat and brown eggs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Dominique is a heritage breed of chicken known for its unique barred grey plumage and friendly disposition.
- Dominiques are often raised on small farms and homesteads for their meat and brown eggs.
- The Dominique chicken breed is listed as "watch" on the Livestock Conservancy's conservation priority list due to its relatively small population.
- Dominiques are medium-sized birds with a sturdy build and a weight range of 6-8 pounds for roosters and 4-6 pounds for hens.
- The Dominique breed is also prized for its foraging ability and can be used in pasture-raised chicken production systems.