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Polish
ChickenImpossible to mistake, the Polish wears an enormous pom-pom crest of feathers that can nearly cover its eyes. An old ornamental breed of uncertain origin — likely Eastern Europe or the Netherlands — it's kept mainly for show and personality, laying a fair number of small white eggs. Generally gentle and non-aggressive, Polish can be skittish or easily startled simply because that crest limits their vision, so calm handling helps. The crest also waterlogs and freezes, so they need dry, sheltered housing and aren't suited to harsh winters.
Beginner friendly
Good with kids
Heat tolerant
Good to know
- Huge pom-pom crest — a pure showstopper
- Lays ~150-200 small white eggs a year
- Gentle but startles easily (crest limits vision)
- Crest waterlogs — needs dry shelter, poor in hard cold
Egg colorWhite
Egg production150–200 / year
Weight4.5–6 lb
TemperamentDocile
BroodinessRare
ClimateHeat tolerant
PurposeEggs, Show
Varieties
Bearded BuffBearded Buff LacedBearded GoldenBearded SilverBearded WhiteBearded White Crest BlackBearded White Crested BlueBlack Crested WhiteBuff LacedCrestedGoldenNon Bearded BlackNon Bearded BuffNon Bearded Buff LacedNon Bearded GoldenNon Bearded Golden LacedNon Bearded SilverNon Bearded WhiteNon Bearded White Crested BlackNon Bearded White Crested BlueSilver LacedTolbuntWhite Crested BlackWhite Crested BlueWhite Crested CuckooWhite SplashBarred White CrestedBearded BlueBlackBlack White CrestedBuff CrestedChocolateGold LacedKhakiNon Bearded Chocolate KhakiNon Bearded Black Creste WhiteNon Bearded BlueNon Bearded CuckooSplashWhite
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