What are the different breeds of Polish chickens?

Classified as a Continental breed, the colors and types of Polish chickens are recognized as such: 1 Non-bearded white-crested black. 2 Non-bearded golden. 3 Non-bearded white. 4 Non-bearded silver. 5 Bearded golden. 6 Bearded white. 7 Bearded silver. 8 Bearded buff laced. 9 Non-bearded buff laced. 10 Non-bearded white crested blue.

What are the characteristics of a Polish chicken?

They’re quirky, they’re bizarre, but most importantly, they are super charming. The Polish chicken breed offers good looks (albeit some unusual ones), a peaceful demeanor, and plenty of production. This breed has a storied history and could quickly become the star of your backyard chicken coop.

Are there any Polish chickens at the hatchery?

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Are there any challenges in breeding a Polish chicken?

The second biggest challenge in breeding Polish chickens is that the roosters can be overly aggressive during the mating process. It’s common for roosters of all breeds to pull the feathers of a hen while he is mating with her. This is especially true with the Polish chicken.

The Polish is classified as a ‘Continental’ breed. The types, colors and year of recognition by the APA are as follows: 1874: Non-bearded white crested black; non-bearded golden; non-bearded silver; non-bearded white. 1883: Bearded golden; bearded silver; bearded white; bearded buff laced.

What kind of eggs does a Polish chicken lay?

The egg production of polish chickens can be widely variable depending on the line of breeding. If you want a reliable daily egg layer, it would be wise to choose another breed since the Polish is so variable. In general, they lay a fair amount of white, medium/large eggs.

What kind of temperament does a Polish Hen have?

Temperament. The hens rarely go broody, but this can obviously vary from strain to strain. Although many Polish are bred purely for exhibition or ‘eye candy’, some breeders have chosen to remain truer to the origins of the bird and these birds are more likely to be better layers and tend toward some broodiness.

Why are Polish chickens low in the pecking order?

If your home flock is packed with assertive breeds such as Rhode Islands, Welsummers’ etc., the Polish may be picked on. They tend to be low in the pecking order because of their docile nature and good temperament – and pulling the head feathers seems to be irresistible to some birds!