The Polish or Poland is a European breed of crested chickens known for its remarkable crest of feathers. The oldest accounts of these birds come from The Netherlands; their exact origins are unknown, however. In addition to combs, they are adorned with large crests that nearly cover the entirety of the head.
Today Polish is mainly raised as an ornamental breed and also used for exhibition. Currently the breed is listed in the watch category of the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy’s Conservation Priority List. Review characteristics, behavior, temperament and full breed profile of Polish chicken below.
They have small sized white earlobes. Their small wattles and earlobes may be completely hidden by the beard and crest. The legs of Polish chicken are gray and their skin color is white. There are many color varieties of this chicken breed.
Polish chicken has many interesting characteristics, and they are very popular mainly for their unusual appearance with beautiful crest. They have a small V-shaped comb of bright red color. Their wattles are small and bright red.
And the plumage color vary depending on the color varieties. Bearded White, Bearded Silver, Bearded Golden, Bearded Buff Laced, White Crested Black, Non-Bearded White, Non-Bearded Buff Laced, Non-Bearded Golden, Non-Bearded Silver etc. are some color varieties of Polish chicken breed
Some Polish chicken varieties are excellent layers of medium sized white eggs. They are non-sitters and rarely go broody. They are pretty nervous and easily surprised. Their crests tend to obscure their vision, which makes them more prone to aerial predators.
And if the crest gets wet and dirty, it can hang directly in it’s eyes. Which may lead to eye infections and the inability to locate drink and food. So care must be taken for keeping them clean.
Polish chicken is very easy to handle and tame. They are similar to Leghorn chicken in both size and type. They are also good as pets. However, review full breed profile of this chicken breed below.
TYPES OF POLISH CAP
GOLDEN LACED POLISH CAP
SLIVER LACED POLISH CAP
WHITE POLISH CAP
BLACK & WHITE BUFF POLISH CAP
BARRED GOLDEN POLISH CAP
FRIZZLE POLISH CAP
Polish Chicken | Breed Profile
| Breed Name | Polish |
| Other Name | Paduan, Poland |
| Breed Purpose | Ornamental/Exhibition |
| Breed Temperament | Friendly, Easily Handled, Shy, Noisy, Flighty |
| Breed Size | Large |
| Broodiness | Seldom |
| Comb | V-Shaped |
| Climate Tolerance | All Climates |
| Egg Color | White |
| Egg Size | Medium |
| Egg Productivity | Medium |
| Feathered Legs | No |
| Rarity | Available |
| Varieties | Many color varieties are available. Bearded White, Bearded Silver, Bearded Golden, Bearded Buff Laced, White Crested Black, Non-Bearded White, Non-Bearded Buff Laced, Non-Bearded Golden, Non-Bearded Silver etc. are some color varieties of Polish chicken breed |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
Weight: : Male: Standard: 2. kg; Bantam: 850 g; Female: Standard: 1.5 kg; Bantam: 740
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