Description
Dominique Chicken
Breed Overview and Origin
The Dominique chicken holds a special place in American poultry history. Many poultry historians recognize it as America’s oldest chicken breed, and early farm families kept Dominiques long before modern poultry standards existed.
Families often called this breed a Dominicker or Dominecker chicken, especially in older farm communities. Many people still remember the barred chickens their grandparents kept around the barnyard. That memory fits the Dominique well. This breed worked for its keep as a brown egg layer, useful dual-purpose bird, and active forager.
The exact origin of the Dominique remains uncertain, but the breed has deep roots in early American farm flocks, especially in New England. Today, backyard chicken keepers, homesteaders, small farms, and heritage breed enthusiasts choose Dominique chickens for their history, hardiness, calm nature, and practical usefulness.
Cackle Hatchery® offers Dominique chicks for sale and has developed its own pure Dominique chicken bloodline since 1979.
Appearance and Characteristics
Dominique chickens have soft gray-and-black barred plumage and a distinctive rose comb. Their barred feather pattern gives them a classic, old-time farm look.
Many customers confuse Dominique chickens with Barred Plymouth Rocks because both breeds have barred feathers. The easiest way to tell them apart is the comb. Dominique chickens have a rose comb, while Barred Rock chickens have a single upright comb. Dominiques also usually show softer, less sharply defined barring than Barred Rocks.
The rose comb also adds practical value. It sits lower and closer to the head than a large single comb, which may help reduce frostbite risk in cold weather. This makes the Dominique a good choice for customers looking for cold weather chickens, as long as they also provide proper winter housing and flock care.
For a deeper comparison, read Cackle Hatchery’s guide on the difference between a Barred Rock and a Dominique.
Dominique vs Barred Rock: How to Tell the Difference
Dominique chickens and Barred Rock chickens look similar at first glance because both breeds have black-and-white barred plumage. The comb gives you the quickest clue.
Dominique chickens have a rose comb.
Barred Rock chickens have a single comb.
Dominiques also have older American roots and stronger ties to heritage poultry preservation. Barred Rocks have earned their own reputation as classic American brown egg layers with a single comb, sharper barring, and strong backyard production value.
Choose the Dominique chicken if you want an old American heritage breed with a rose comb, cold hardiness, good foraging ability, and conservation value. Choose the Barred Rock chicken if you prefer one of the best-known American brown egg layers with a single comb and a long production reputation.
Cackle Hatchery explains the comparison further in its article on the difference between a Barred Rock and a Dominique.
Egg Production and Utility
The Dominique serves as a true dual-purpose chicken. Farm families traditionally valued it for both eggs and meat. Dominique hens lay brown eggs and make a practical choice for families who want a dependable home egg basket from a heritage breed.
Cackle Hatchery® lists the Dominique under brown egg laying chickens and describes the breed as an excellent egg layer. Actual egg production can vary with age, daylight, nutrition, housing, weather, and overall flock management.
The Dominique does not act like a modern commercial hybrid bred for only one purpose. Instead, it offers a balanced set of old-style farm traits: steady laying ability, useful body size, active foraging habits, and everyday hardiness.
For keepers who prefer heritage poultry over highly specialized production birds, the Dominique offers a practical mix of eggs, utility, history, and flock personality.
Temperament and Suitability
Dominique chickens usually have calm, gentle, active, and manageable personalities. They fit well in backyard flocks, homesteads, small farms, and family poultry projects. Many keepers appreciate them because they stay alert and active without becoming difficult to handle.
The Dominique can also make a good choice for children, 4-H projects, and families who want a practical heritage breed. Like all chickens, individual birds can vary in temperament depending on handling, flock setup, and environment.
Dominiques forage well and can thrive in free-range or semi-free-range systems. Their barred feather pattern may help them blend into outdoor surroundings better than bright white birds, but no chicken is predator-proof. Give them secure housing, covered shelter, proper fencing, and good daily care.
Is the Dominique Chicken Right for Your Flock?
Choose Dominique chickens if you want:
A heritage American chicken breed
A brown egg layer
A cold-hardy chicken
A rose comb chicken
A barred chicken breed
A dual-purpose backyard chicken
A good foraging chicken
A calm and family-friendly flock bird
A breed with conservation value
A practical old-fashioned farm chicken
The Dominique can fit many backyard and homestead flocks. It offers more than egg production alone. This breed brings history, utility, personality, and preservation value to the flock.
If you still want to compare breeds, Cackle Hatchery’s Chicken Breed Selector and Chicken Breeds List Comparison Chart can help you choose chickens by purpose, appearance, egg color, and flock suitability.
Breed History and Preservation
The Dominique has played an important role in American poultry history. Farmers kept Dominique-type barred chickens in the United States by the mid-1700s. Over time, these old barred farm chickens helped influence the development of other American breeds.
The American Poultry Association admitted the Dominique to the Standard of Perfection in 1874. This recognition made the Dominique one of the classic American standard breeds.
The breed declined sharply when commercial poultry shifted toward specialized egg and meat strains. By the mid-1900s, many poultry keepers believed the Dominique had nearly disappeared. Dedicated breeders revived interest in the breed during the 1970s and helped bring it back into preservation flocks.
Cackle Hatchery® has a long connection with the Dominique. Cackle’s Dominique breeding program focuses on a production-type Dominique, and Cackle Hatchery® has developed its pure Dominique chicken bloodline since 1979. Older Cackle notes also credit respected poultry breeder Mark Field with providing important seed stock decades ago. Mark passed in January 2021 and many people in the poultry breeder world remember his contributions.
That Cackle-specific history gives these Dominique chickens a stronger story than a generic breed listing. They carry forward a living American poultry tradition that Cackle Hatchery® continues to maintain for backyard and homestead flocks.
Recognition and Availability
The American Poultry Association recognizes the Dominique chicken in the American class. Cackle Hatchery® also lists the Dominique as a sustainable heritage chicken breed with The Livestock Conservancy Watch Status.
Availability may vary by hatch date, season, egg numbers, and order timing. Customers can check Cackle Hatchery’s Availability Chart for current hatch and shipping availability.
Many customers who like the standard Dominique also enjoy the Dominique Bantam Chicken, the miniature version of the breed. Dominique Bantams have the same classic barred plumage and rose comb in a smaller bird.
Cackle Hatchery® has also highlighted youth poultry show success with Cackle’s Bantam Dominiques, making that article a helpful resource for families interested in youth poultry projects, bantams, and exhibition-style experiences.
Related Breeds and Helpful Cackle Hatchery® Resources
If you like Dominique chickens, you may also like the Dominique Bantam Chicken, the miniature version of this historic breed. Customers comparing barred chickens may also want to look at Barred Rock chickens or read Cackle’s article on the difference between a Barred Rock and a Dominique.
For broader flock planning, browse Cackle Hatchery’s brown egg laying chickens, cold weather chickens, Chicken Breed Selector, and Chicken Breeds List Comparison Chart.
FAQ: Dominique Chicken
What is a Dominique chicken?
A Dominique chicken is a historic American dual-purpose chicken breed known for barred plumage, a rose comb, brown eggs, hardiness, and a generally calm temperament. Many poultry historians recognize it as America’s oldest chicken breed.
Are Dominique chickens good egg layers?
Yes. Dominique chickens make good brown egg layers. Cackle Hatchery® describes the breed as an excellent egg layer. Actual laying can vary with age, season, feed, daylight, housing, and flock management.
What color eggs do Dominique chickens lay?
Dominique chickens lay brown eggs. They make a good choice for backyard keepers who want a heritage brown egg laying breed.
Are Dominique chickens friendly?
Dominique chickens generally act friendly, calm, and personable. Many families like them for backyard flocks, small farms, and youth poultry projects.
Are Dominique chickens good for beginners?
Yes. Dominique chickens can work well for beginners because they are hardy, useful, active, and generally easy to manage with proper housing, feed, clean water, and predator protection.
Are Dominique chickens cold hardy?
Yes. Dominique chickens handle cold weather well. Their rose comb sits lower than a large single comb, which can help in colder climates. Cackle Hatchery® also includes Dominique chickens among its cold weather chickens.
Are Dominique chickens heat tolerant?
Dominiques can adapt to a range of climates when keepers provide good care. In hot weather, give them shade, ventilation, and plenty of fresh water.
Are Dominique chickens good for free range?
Yes. Dominique chickens forage well and can do well in free-range or semi-free-range settings. Their barred feather pattern may help them blend into natural surroundings, but they still need secure housing and predator protection.
What is the difference between a Dominique and a Barred Rock?
The comb gives you the easiest difference. Dominique chickens have a rose comb, while Barred Rock chickens have a single upright comb. Dominiques also usually show softer, less sharply defined barring. Cackle Hatchery has a helpful guide explaining the difference between a Barred Rock and a Dominique.
Are Dominique chickens the same as Domineckers?
Yes. “Dominecker” or “Dominicker” is an old farm name for Dominique chickens. The recognized breed name is Dominique.
Are Dominique chickens heritage chickens?
Yes. Dominique chickens belong to America’s heritage poultry history. Keepers value them for their hardiness, brown eggs, dual-purpose usefulness, and preservation importance.
Are Dominique chickens rare?
Dominiques no longer face the same scarcity they once did, but they still carry conservation value as a historic American breed. Cackle Hatchery® lists the breed with The Livestock Conservancy Watch Status.
Do Dominique chickens have rose combs?
Yes. Dominique chickens have rose combs. This trait helps define the breed and makes it easy to tell them apart from Barred Rock chickens.
Are Dominique chickens better than Barred Rocks?
Neither breed works best for every flock. Dominiques offer older heritage value, rose combs, softer barring, cold hardiness, and conservation importance. Barred Rocks offer a classic single-comb American brown egg layer with a strong production reputation. Your flock goals should guide your choice.
Does Cackle Hatchery® offer Dominique Bantams?
Yes. Cackle Hatchery® offers Dominique Bantam Chickens, the miniature version of the standard Dominique.
Where can I check Dominique chick availability?
You can check Cackle Hatchery’s Availability Chart for current hatch and shipping availability. Availability can change by season, hatch date, egg numbers, and order timing.
Sarah Davies –
I ordered 3 Dominques for delivery in May. I was sent 4 white leghorns instead (and one was a rooster). Cackle did refund the cost of the Dominques.I tried again later in the summer, but not enough hatched so I was unable to get them. The leghorns are fine but not what I wanted.
I will probably try again next year.
meghan.e.macrae –
I’ve had welsumer and buckeyes from Cackle in the past, and they were fine birds, true to description. So, I was expecting a good experience with this year’s order of dominiques, but they are exceptional chicks! My order of 15 +1 gimme are two weeks old, and they have been energetic, inquisitive, and appropriately trusting from the start. Not a single pasty butt or slow start. Very pleased! Thank you for continuing to offer a wide range of healthy birds for home flocks.
James Collins –
I got 4 of these hens. They are unbelievable layers so far and great growers. Friendly. I will definitely keep these in my flock moving forward.
charcoal87smoked –
Perfect chicken for first time chicken owners!(and homesteaders!)
As a first time chicken owner, I had a lot to learn and it has been a JOURNEY lol
I purchased(okay, impulse bought) 4 female Dominique chicks from a mid-June hatch–I received 5 and they all arrived healthy and robust. Considering they had to travel to Massachusetts, that was impressive!
When I first got them I was FREAKING out because I had read on the internet that you can tell the difference in sex by the shape of the white cap on their head and I was CONVINCED I had 2 roosters in the bunch. I can’t have roosters where I live, so I was really worried. WELL as it turns out the chicken sexers at Cackle Hatchery know a little more about how to accurately determine a chick’s sex than me, a person who had never even held a chick. Shocker, I know. All 5 turned out to be hens of course.
The chicks had lots of personality from day 1, eventually flying up to my shoulder(and head!)any time I would hang out with them. Once they started laying, they became positively docile and love socializing with me anytime I go out to see them. Follow me around and come when I call!
I wanted something hardy, and that they are! I knew whatever chicken I got would have to tolerate the Massachusetts winter with no supplemental heat/light in the coop. They THRIVED. In fact, they had their first eggs in 9 degree weather. Total CHAMPIONS.
They took about 7 months to start laying, but I think that is because they came “of age” during the darkest/coldest part of the year and as mentioned, didn’t get any supplemental heat or light. But once they started, they were consistent layers from the get go. They lay beautiful, Medium+/med-large sized rose brown eggs.
They live in a good sized run(114 sq feet run +4×6 coop) and seem happy enough in it, but man they LOVE to forage when I give them free range time. Apparently they are known for being excellent foragers, my friend who does homesteading told me that they are the perfect birds for homesteaders because they are super hardy, good meat birds, consistent layers, cheaper to feed if you free range them because they are such good foragers, camouflage well, and are great mothers. She told me every time she tries a different breed she always comes back to the Dominique because nothing else does what she needs as well as they do.
It seems to me that there really is no downside to this breed— Give the Dominique a try, you won’t regret it!
crazy4poultry –
In early March 2023 I received Dominiques as part of my larger order. My order consisted of:
6 Dominique pullets
6 New Hampshire pullets
3 Brown Leghorn pullets
I received 7 Dominiques in total: 6 pullets and 1 cockerel.
I have been pleased with the Doms. They are active birds but without the high strung nature of the Leghorns. Out of the total order my favorite chicken is a Dom. She is very outgoing and fairly sweet – apart from her desire to peck fingers.
The Doms forage quite well, and I suspect in a large free range environment they would stand out. They are more active than the New Hampshires, but not as willing to fly over fences as the Leghorns. So far they thought they had fared the cold well. The rose comb certainly helps – the Dom rooster has only the slightest of frostbite compared to the Leghorn who has it bad.
They have a decent lay rate of medium light brown eggs. The first Dom to lay an egg did so just before 20 weeks old. Out of all 6 pullets one stands out as being a bit smaller than the rest. But the rest are more or less uniform in size. Many of them do have a foot with crooked toes, but I suspect that had to do with the hatching process and not genetics. The rooster has been a bit hard on the pullets, but has not shown any aggression to people.
Overall I have been very pleased with my Doms. I certainly recommend them as good chickens for any general flock.
saramiera –
We absolutely love or Dominique chicks!! The are so spunky? Strong, healthy, and super docile. The are the first of the bunch to investigate new things, try new treats, and to top it all off, they love to be picked up and held!! Can’t wait to get eggs from them!
Delbert Faden –
Ordered 50 birds and all of them were alive and healthy cannot complain hope to order other birds to add to my flock later
Rachel Edwards –
I received 2 dominiques and I love them. They’re very feisty but loveable.
Mschicken –
Very active chicks!
The hatch date was on a Wednesday, they came on Friday. Ordered 10, they gave me 12. All were alive and very active. All of them appear healthy and strong. Definitely ordering from Cackle again!
Isabelle –
All live and well!
We ordered a total of 25 baby chicks of different breeds. We received 31. They were all very active and alert. A week and half in and we haven’t lost one of them. Thank you for giving our chickens a good start.
Julie –
Dominique
I ordered 24 pullets and 2 rooster chicks. I received 2 extra pullets. All arrived healthy and happy. 2 weeks later and I haven’t lost any. Very pleased with my chicks. This is my first time ever ordering and raising chicks.
MaMaD –
My new baby chicks arrived
When they arrived one was dead. But the rest are doing good. I have really enjoyed watching them. They are precious and my grandchildren are fascinated with them. They know they can’t hold them yet but they just enjoy watching them. I think they are a great addition to our family.
Jacalyn –
No worries here
After 2 years they are still laying reasonably well getting 01 to 12 eggs a day from 16 hens. Will definitely order these again and soon I think
Jackie_T –
No worries here
I purchased 25 Dominique pullets in 2018 and I received 27 all lived and grew well . They are friendly calm and great layers. Going on their second year of laying they are not disappointing me.laying Well and not eating much for how they produce. Thank you and when these stop laying I will be back for more
Biker –
Great product and service
We ordered our second batch of chicks in December and were given a firm ship date of Feb. 6th to arrive Feb 8th. We got an email the chicks shipped 4:15 am on Feb. 6th. We were surprised by a call from the Post Office at noon on the 7th that the chicks were there. We had ordered 15 and 17 arrived. All were well except one that appeared weak. That one did not survive. The remaining 16 are happy noise little girls. Our children love to check on them. Thanks for the great service and product. We will order from you again.
Chris –
Thanks
Wife very happy with the Chicks.
Sharon –
Thank You
Got my chicks, all alive and doing well. I had 2 setters and they adopted them as their own. So precious. Thank you, a very pleased customer.
Justin –
You made our Family whole again.
We had a weasel sneak into our outdoor brooder and kill 17 White Leghorns that were 8 weeks old. The loss was horrendous, and compounded by the fact that they were hatched by my youngest daughter’s first grade class. We sat down as a family, and the seven of us narrowed it down to four breeds for a new batch of chickens. 3 Black Jersey Giants Females and 2 Males, 3 Black Laced Golden Wyandottes F , 3 Dominiques F, and 6 Easter Eggers F. We have an existing adult flock of 10 mixxed Isa Browns, White Leghorn, and Easter Eggers, all Female. We ordered two days before a hatch date. We received our chicks two days later delivered to our door, after they got kicked out of the post office for being too loud. 23 chicks in wonderful shape; an extra male Giant, 2 extra female giants, 1 extra female Wyandotte, and 2 extra Easter Egger females. We dipped little beaks in water and its been balls full out since then. 100% survival at 6 days old!!! Perfect total flock ratio of 3 males and 30 females(Barring any surprise roosters). My kids are happy, my wife is happy, and I am very happy. If every online purchase was this satisfying I might never go to another brick and mortar store again. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Cackle. You have our business for life.
Julie –
very happy hens
I am very satisfied with the chicks I ordered in April 2017, they arrived at the post office in great condition. They have grown into great foragers, like being handled, good layers, and are very personable birds providing a lot of entertainment. I was worried about them surviving the extended cold periods this winter in WNY, but they did just fine without any issues with frostbite. I will be ordering more for the Spring of 2018, they are addicting!
Lindsay –
Happy Customer
I chose to order my chicks from Cackle Hatchery because the website really impressed me and I was confident I would receive happy healthy chicks. I was not disappointed! I received my chicks on 3/23/17 so I have had them for 5 days now. All 15 I ordered arrived happy and healthy and to my surprise I had 2 extra chicks! This is something I have been looking forward to for a very long time, my first time raising chicks of my own! I love that I was able to order a variety of different breeds for a diverse flock. I am over the top happy with my chicks and Cackle Hatchery. I have even ordered a shirt, can cozies, a sign “I love my Cackle Hatchery chicks” and chicken socks: ) !!! I want to show my appreciation for such a fun new chapter in my life! Being a momma hen!!
Jackie T. –
No worries here
I ordered 25 Dominique pullets 27 arrived I have not lost a one. They arrived 6-12-2017 and now it is 8-14 all looking good. I have raised poultry for close to 45 years and Those little chicks where some of the liveliest I have ever received. I will definitely be back to buy more. Thank you Cackle Hatchery
David in OK –
GREAT, Healthy Chicks!
I ordered 10 regular Dominique chicks, and I received 11 — it has been nearly a week and all are going strong, thriving, and growing already. I also ordered 5 bantam Dominique chicks, and I received 7 — two were itty-bitty tiny. The tiniest one died after about two days, but the other 6 are doing very well and thriving and holding their own with the big guys. The remaining tiny one is a little spit-fire — it gives the big ones “what for” — it’s a cutie. Really hoping it turns out to be a hen as that’s all city ordinances will allow, but I have a feeling it’s a rooster.
Jamie –
love my chicks!
This was my first order of chicks and am very happy! They arrived in good condition- loud and hungry! I’ve had them for a week now and am impressed with how fast they’re growing and how well they’re doing. For someone who doesn’t know much about raising chicks, the directions have been perfect- covered everything I needed to know and then some. This is the only place I will order from. Thank you so much!
Ronnie & Gyneth Simmons –
Recent Order
We recently order hens and roosters from you. They all arrived in a timely manner and all are doing well. The girls and boys will be a great addition to our flock of Dominique’s we already have. Thanks.
Todd B. –
ordered 15 chicks, received 16. First time buyer. Lost 1 right away, another after a couple weeks. They were all healthy at arrival! And the local post office was amazing!
great company, good chickens
Bear –
Dominique
I ordered 12 Dominique, 6 Delaware, and 6 Rhode Island White. I go some Dominique roosters and RI White roosters as well. They have done great so far and almost 3 months old. The Dominique that I have had over the years give the Rhode Island Red a run for their money when it comes to egg laying. That says a lot. If not same lay production, it is a close second to them and that rosy red comb is beautiful. Lord willing I am ordering more in February 2017.
Douglas –
Healthy Chicks
My baby Dominique chicks arrived on time and in excellent shape. They’re over 2 months old now and I didn’t lose any and they are doing fine. In the past I have order from other hatchery and from Cackle.
Cackle Hatchery is my only shopping spot for chicks. They’re by far the best in my opinion.
Slim –
How well birds have done..
I ordered 60 baby chicks in June, only lost one baby chick .The birds have done great and I’m very pleased with the professionalism of staff , when placing my order.I would recommend cackle hatchery to friends and family . Brad in Tennessee.
Randall –
Healthy Chicks
I purchased Dominique and Brown Leghorns this Summer they are doing great and the size and condition of the chicks was outstanding
Linn County 4-H –
Dear Cackle Hatchery
On behalf of the Linn County 4-H programs, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support toward the 4-H youth in Linn County. The Linn County 4-H program is utterly grateful towards all of our volunteers and donors. Your generous donation has helped the committee members purchase trophies, medals and awards for the Linn County exhibitors at the 2016 Linn County Fair. With these donations you aren’t just rewarding exhibitors accomplishments at the Linn County Fair; but you are also reinsuring exhibitors life skills in 4-H by being a role model of leadership for the youth. The Linn County 4-H program thanks you for your donations. We couldn’t have done it without you.
Chas from Tennessee –
The health was Great on our order….
First time ordering and first impressions always stick in your mind! We knew we had a bad hatch coming up at home after we candled our eggs. I got on the phone and called Cackle and asked if any were available May 16 they said yes. We ordered 20 pullets 6 rosters. They arrived today May 18. I am very impressed with the health an they were very uniform. They havent let up all day eating and drinking after a long trip too. The staff and people at Cackle are great. Ordered 26 got 30. Like I said first impressions always stick! When we need chicks it will be Cackle that we call!
David in Tillamook OR –
Very pleased with service from staff of Cackle Hatchery.
Ordered 35 Dominique chicks from Cackle Hatchery and received 38 all happy and healthy on day of arrival.
Mike Mc –
Dominiques
My Spring 2015 Doms are doing great, they have layed steady this winter. Egg size is increasing. I split the order with a friend and his kids love them!!
Patti Ohio July 2009 –
Chick Ordering
Hello I am writing to let you know how pleased i was/am with my chicks that I received from Cackle Hatchery. They all arrived healthy and alert which made for a pleasant experience since two young grandsons were with me when we peered into the box after we picked it up at the post office. The staff was pleasant when I put in my order and showed a wonderful sense of humor. Thanks so much!
J & D kentucky July 2009 –
Just a Thank you
We received our pullets the end of April. We wanted to let you know how very pleased we are with the instructions you provided and the wonderful quality of the chicks. They are all thriving! Thanks SO much! We just love our ladies!
Nannette, Wyoming March 2012 –
Our order
Your baby chicks arrived on time and in great shape. They are settling in nicely. Thank you for doing a great job at the hatching and sending part. And we really appreciated the very helpful descriptions regarding bird/breed characteristics. GOOD JOB!…WELL DONE!
Dewey, North Carolina March 2012 –
Thanks
This is our third order with you guys and we are very happy. Last year we ordered two batches of Buff Orpingtons – the first batch was ordered too early, we have surmised, because we lost two. The last two batches, one of Buffs and our order today of Dominiques, came in and the chicks BOUNDED out of the box and were drinking and eating immediately. We will place an order for some Silkies later. I like to comment on exceptional service and you guys provide it. Expect us to buy our chicks from you exclusively.
Jo, Tennessee February 2013 –
Chickens
I love your videos of your hatchery chickens and staff working packaging and shipping. I think you are best for hatching and shipping baby chicks. I have ordered lots of chicks, had better luck with you people thanks a lot. Plan to place order soon for more, thanks again
Samantha, Maryland April 2013 –
Packaged shippped to you
Just a note to say that the 5 Dominique pullets got here safe and sound. They don’t appear any worse for wear and are much more active than I expected after the journey. They started eating and drinking right away and all appear to be healthy. Even the postmaster was surprised at how quiet they were–she said that they must be warm and happy in their box. Thanks so much for the obvious care that you put into safely shipping the chicks to their new homes!
SK Unknown October 2013 –
Cackle Hatchery Website Videos
Thank you for posting live action videos of your different chicken breeds. The very were very helpful to observe flock breed temperaments.
Mike California Sept 2014 –
GREAT JOB
You hear a lot of complaints all the time. (I have read your message to the customers). What I want to tell you TODAY, however is THAT I THINK YOU DO A GREAT JOB, AND I AM 100% SATISFIED A++++WITH YOUR SERVICE, THE QUALITY OF THE BIRDS SENT, YOUR CATALOG, THE INTERNET AND ALL OF CACKLE HATCHERY–I LOVE IT. I have been ordering almost yearly from Cackle for about 10 years now I believe and I am never disappointed. There is nothing but good that comes from Cackle!
Tiffany Kentucky June 2014 –
My recent orders
I am writing to tell you just how pleased we are. In March we ordered our first batch of chicks from your company. Your chicks were lively, more sturdy and better quality than our other experience from other hatcheries. This year has been so much better that we have just placed 2 more orders. Your chicks are top quality and the customer service is awesome. Each time we have spoken with customer service they have been polite, knowledgeable and have plenty of time to educate us and help us. They never pushed anything on us or rushed us. I would like to give special acknowledgement to Bettina. She was our rep for the 2 orders placed today. She surpassed all our expectations today. Which is saying quite a lot since Cackle Hatchery has set the bar so high till now anyway. She is a true asset to your company. She even took the time to help us identify our “mystery” chicken. Thank you Bettina! We will only get our chicks from your company now. Thank you for being so terrific! We look forward to working with you in the future. Many Thanks
Johnette, Texas May 2015 –
Cackle people
Just to let you know my order was received today and all chicks were in excellent condition! Everyone was healthy and vigorous and seemed happy to be at their new home! Your staff was very pleasant and courteous and we actually received our order a day sooner than expected! Thank you for providing us with quality chicks and great service again!
Dan, Kansas May 2011 –
Thanks
Just a quick note to say the new arrivals are here in the best condition. Thank You