Polish (chicken)
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 A Polish Silver Lace Chicken |
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| Other names | Poland | ||||||||||||
| Country of origin | Netherlands[1] | ||||||||||||
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The Polish (Also called the Poland) is a European breed of chicken known for its crest of feathers. The English language name of these birds is a misnomer, as they do not originate in the country of Poland. Instead, the oldest accounts of crested chickens comes from the Netherlands.[1] In addition to combs, their heads are adorned with large crests due to a cone (called a protuberance) on the top of their skull. The crests cover almost their entire heads. They are normally tame chickens, but can act out because the crests on their heads limits their vision. This limited vision can impact their temperament. [2]
Polish chickens are bred primarily as a show bird, but were originally egg layers. Accordingly, Polish do not go broody and are noted for their white eggs. They may be bearded or non-bearded. Hens weigh around 4.5 pounds, and roosters 6 pounds.
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[edit] Approximate weight (metric)
| Rooster | 680g - 790 g |
| Hen | 510g - 680 g |
[edit] Bearded
- Golden: orange-brown with black lacing
- Silver: white with black lacing
- White: pure white
- Buff Laced: tan with off-white lacing
[edit] Non-bearded
- White Crested Black: black with a white crest
- White Crested Blue: gray with black lacing and a white crest
- Black Crested White: black and white crest
- Golden, Silver, White, and Buff Laced: similar to the corresponding bearded varieties
[edit] Feeding and Activity
January - September (Egg laying)
Granulate, shell grit, curd(Cottage cheese), Celery, grain sprouts
February - May (Brooding)
Grain, egg, curd, greens, fruits
August - December (quiet, calm down,jumpy)
Greens, fruits, vegetables, some granulate, seed mix, grit
[edit] References
- ^ a b Ekarius, Carol (2007). Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds. pp. 145–146. ISBN 9781580176675.
- ^ "Chicken Breeds", My Pet Chicken, accessed March 19, 2011.
- ^ a b American Poultry Association (1998). The American Standard of Perfection. Petaluma, CA: Global Interprint.
[edit] External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Polish chicken |
- Polish at feathersite
- http://www.polishbreedersclub.com/polandsrespublica.htm at Official website of the Polish Breeders Club
- http://www.polandchickens.com website in the UK
- Poultryhub.org Fancy Chicken Breeds - Polish
