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Polish Chickens
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Known in England as the Poland, this is the most popular of the crested breeds. It is also one of the oldest,
being known as a pure breed as early as the sixteenth century. The Polish breed probably originated on the Continent, but
nothing is truly known about its origins.
This ornamental, non-sitting breed lays a white-shelled egg. Its most prominent feature is the crest of feathers
on the head. Note the more "umbrella-like" crest on the males and the powder-puff shape on the hens. It also has the large
nostrils typical of crested breeds and a small V-comb. Many varieties occur, including White Crested Black, White, Golden,
Silver, and Buff-laced. These can be either bearded or non-bearded.
Polish cocks weigh in at 6 pounds, while the hens only reach 4 1/2 pounds.
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