Poland chicken
The Poland is a showy crested breed and one of the first standardised in Britain.
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The Poland is a pure-bred chicken breed in the PCGB Soft Feather Light class. Its origin is given as Europe; exact origin disputed.
It is kept in large and bantam forms. Recognised colours: White-crested Black, White-crested Blue, White-crested Cuckoo, Gold, Silver, Chamois, White, Black, Blue, Cuckoo.
Expect roughly 120–150 eggs a year, with white shells.
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Identity
- Species
- Chicken
- Type
- Pure breed
- PCGB class
- Soft Feather Light
- Origin
- Europe; exact origin disputed
History
Its origin is unknown. Crested fowl appear in 15th-century Italian and Dutch art. The name may come from the country or from Middle Dutch 'pol' (head). It was once a utility table and egg bird, and was kept in France for eggs. It was shown in London in 1845, and bantams followed in the late 1800s.
Appearance
A large crest over a domed skull, with a small V comb that may be hidden. Bearded, non-bearded and frizzle forms exist.
Recognised colours
White-crested Black, White-crested Blue, White-crested Cuckoo, Gold, Silver, Chamois, White, Black, Blue, Cuckoo
Size and weight
- Forms
- Large, Bantam
Eggs
- Eggs a year
- 120–150
- Egg colour
- White
- Notes
- Now a fair layer at best.
Temperament
Not recorded yet.
Hardiness
Not recorded yet.
Broodiness
Not recorded yet.
Flying
Not recorded yet.
Suitability
- Good to know
- Kept mainly for show or ornament.
Conservation status (RBST)
Not on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust's priority list.
Breed club
- The Poland Club, breed-specific
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