A breed of domestic chicken characterized by black and white barred plumage, also known as Dominique. One of America's oldest chicken breeds, valued for both egg production and meat.
Named after the Dominican Republic or possibly Saint Dominic, though the exact etymology is disputed. The breed developed in colonial America in the 1600s-1700s, with the name standardized in poultry literature by the 19th century.
Dominick chickens are sometimes called 'Pilgrim Fowl' because they were supposedly brought to America on the Mayflower, though this claim is historically dubious. Their distinctive feather pattern, called 'rose comb,' helped them survive harsh New England winters better than other breeds.
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