White Crested Black Polish Chicken

Description

• Breed Facts

  • Poultry Show Class: Continental Class
  • Weights – Hen—–4 1/2 lbs
    Rooster——–6 lbs
    Pullet—4 lbs
    Cockerel——-5 lbs
  • Purpose and Type: Egg Laying; Exhibition
  • Egg Shell Color: White
  • Egg Production: Good
  • Egg Size: Medium
  • Temperament: Docile/Flighty
  • Fertility Percentage: 40-55%
  • Broody: Non Setters
  • Mating Ratio: 8 Females to 1 Male
  • Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
  • Country of Origin – Netherlands
  • APA: Yes, Recognized by the American Standard of Perfection in 1874.
  • TLC: Recovering Status, Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed.

White Crested Black Polish chicks available. The Polish breed originated in the Netherlands. Several varieties of this chicken breed were admitted into the American Standard of Perfection from more than a century ago. The mature White Crested Black Polish chicken present a striking contrast in color with its body plumage of lustrous black and crests of white with a few black feathers. The little chicks are cunning with their black bodies and white “top hats.” They are ideal show fowls.