White Crested Cuckoo Polish Started Young Pullet Hens

Oh, the fun we've had this past summer hatching and raising our first Polish poultry! What a unique and beautiful chicken. The Polish breed is currently on the watch list of the Livestock Conservancy. I've found them to be a hardy bird, tolerant of heat and cold. They do require extra attention paid to the crest as it does block their view. If you move them to a new pen or introduce them to new poultry, it is suggested to keep the crest trimmed so that they can see. Predators can easily sneak up on the Polish due to the large crest and they're also easily surprised when you walk into the coop. Did you know that the Polish chicken has nothing to do with Poland. The name "Polled" is referring to the crest on the head. The Polish are very docile, friendly birds. Even the roosters are well tempered and easy to work with. The hens lay a medium sized white egg. The Polish are a petite bird with hens weighing around 3 pounds. If you're looking for that perfect companion chicken or pet, this i