Description

The Polish Cap 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, They are normally tame chickens, but can act out because the crests on their heads limits their vision. Accordingly, Polish do not go broody and are noted for their white eggs. They may be bearded or non-bearded. Hens weigh around 510 g - 680 g , and roosters 680 g - 790 g. Polish chicken is a beautiful crested bird and among the most ornamental of all poultry breeds. It is a popular chicken breed and known for it’s wild top hat of feathers. Polish chicken is also known as Paduan or Poland. The exact origin of the breed is unknown, but it is a European chicken breed. American Poultry Association accepted three Polish varieties into their Standard of Perfection in 1874. And additional varieties were accepted later.   Today Polish Chicken breed is mainly raised as an ornamental breed and also used for exhibition

Features:

Weight Male: Standard: 2.75 kg Female: Standard: 2 kg 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. 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.   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 recognized by the American Poultry Association.

Behavior/Temperament

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. 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 recognized by the American Poultry Association.