Polish chickens have many interesting characteristics. The crest is supported by a bony prominence on the skull. A Polish hen has a tidy “pom-pom” hairdo; the rooster has an untidy mop of feathers. The feathers of both sexes can sometimes fall over the chicken’s eyes and impede its vision. Thus, this endearing feature can cause these birds to be prone to aerial predation. Males have a red v-shaped comb that may not be visible because of the head feathers. They have white earlobes and red wattles. They also have very large nostrils. Their gray legs do not have feathering, and they have four toes on each foot. 

They lay about 150 medium-to-large, white eggs a year, tending to begin a bit late in the season but persistently laying once they commence. Polish hens are non-sitters and rarely will go broody. Males weigh 6 lbs. and females weigh 4.5 lbs. They have white skin.

Polish chickens prefer a dry, warm climate, and are heat-tolerant if they are provided with shade. They do not do as well in cold weather because their crests can become waterlogged and cause the birds to be chilled. The crest feathers can also get frozen in icy weather. You must keep Polish chickens in a well-ventilated, dry chicken coop. 

They are a friendly breed, but it is best to talk to them when you approach because with their crests, they may not know you are there and fly away. As they are a lightweight breed, they are good flyers and can sometimes be found in the branches of trees when it is time to roost. 

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