Polish chicken
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The Polish or Poland is a European breed of crested chickens known for its remarkable crest of feathers. The oldest accounts of these birds come from The Netherlands; their exact origins are unknown, however.[1] In addition to combs, they are adorned with large crests that nearly cover the entirety of the head. This crest limits their vision, and as a result can affect their temperament. Thus, though normally tame, they may be timid and easily frightened.[3]
Other names | Poland |
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Traits | |
Weight | |
Egg color | White |
Comb type | V |
Classification | |
APA | Continental [2] |
ABA | All other combs, clean legged |
Notes | |
Polish chickens can either be bantam (smaller than normal size) or standard size | |
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Polish chickens are bred primarily as an ornamental bird, and in the case of show-quality birds, for show, but were originally productive egg layers. Accordingly, Polish rarely go broody[citation needed] and are noted for their white eggs. There are bearded, non-bearded and frizzle varieties.