Polish chicken are a unique breed. They have pretty crests on their heads and tall, thin bodies. There are many colors of them. They lay beautiful little white eggs, and it’s fun to have them in your group.
I will talk about how to tell Polish roosters from hens, the different colors they come in, frizzling, how to take care of them, and how to breed and show them below.
- The top of a male Polish chicken’s head has less of a neat cap of feathers and more of a wild look.
- Male chicken feathers are pointier than female chicken feathers, which are round.
- A male chicken is about 2 inches (5 cm) longer and weighs about 2 pounds (1 kg) more than a female chicken.
- The flap of skin under a chicken’s throat that is red and bigger on males than on females.
Crest
The hairs on the heads of male Polish chickens are less neat and more wild. This type of chicken is known for its unique crest of feathers. On top of their heads, female chickens have a ball of feathers that is smoother, neater, and more concentrated. When it comes to boys, the crest feathers are less tight and more likely to spread out in different directions.[1]
- The famous crest on Polish chickens is how they got their name. They are not from Poland, but they were given that name because the feathers on their crests look like the hats that Polish troops used to wear.
Feather shape of Polish Chicken Hen vs Rooster
There are more pointy feathers on the crests of male polish chickens. This is another simple way to tell the difference between your hens and roosters. You may need to get closer to your chickens to see it. The crest feathers of male chickens are curled and pointy, while the feathers of female chickens are rounder.
Size of Polish Chicken Hen vs Rooster
Most of the time, Polish male chickens are bigger than Polish female chickens. This is something that all chickens have, and it can help you tell the difference between boys and females. The hens are about 16 inches (40 cm) tall, while they are about 18 inches (45 cm) tall. Even though the difference isn’t huge, it will be clear that your male chickens are bigger than your female chickens.
Weight of Polish Chicken Hen vs Rooster
It’s because Polish male chickens are bigger that they weigh more. A typical Polish rooster weighs about 6 pounds (2.7 kg). Hens are a little smaller than hens and weigh about 4.5 pounds (2 kg).
Wattle
Thatch on male polish chickens is bigger and redder than it is on females. The wattle is a flap of skin that hangs down from the beak or throat of a chicken. Poles’ wattles are usually not as big as those of other chickens. Still, the wattles of Polish roosters are bigger and brighter than those of hens.
- The wild top hat of hair on a Polish chicken can sometimes cover its wattle. Perhaps a light push on their head will help you see their wattle better.
Behavior of Polish Chicken Hen vs Rooster
Most Polish chickens are very calm, but males can get mean sometimes. This type of chicken is gentle and easy to care for, which makes it a great pet. Seventh, both men and women are nice, but men are more likely to be mean or angry. This is something they might do if they think someone is trying to hurt their hens, but it doesn’t happen often.
- It’s also easy for Polish roosters and hens to get scared because their crests cover their eyes. To let your chickens know you’re there, talk, sing, or even whistle.
- Polish hens don’t like to sit on and guard their own eggs very often. This is called “broody.” It might be hard to breed chickens because of this, but you can find another kind of hen to sit on your Polish hen’s eggs or use an egg incubator.
- But hens are better at laying eggs than keeping them warm. Before they lay eggs, hens are usually 20 weeks old. Every year, they lay about 100 to 200 eggs, which is two to four eggs every week.
Crowing
Boys Polish chickens are more likely than girls to crow. There are times when a crowing chicken is a male, but most of the time it is a Polish rooster. Polish hens night crow if there isn’t a rooster around, just like other chicken types. To find out if your chicken is a boy or a female, you might want to use other methods.[11]
- Polish chickens are cute and sweet, and they also make great pets because they aren’t too noisy like some other kinds.
Coloring
The male and female of some Polish chicken breeds are not the same color. Most of the time, roosters and hens are the same color. But in breeds like Buff Laced and Gold Laced, the boys’ feathers can be darker and stand out more.[13]
- Polish chickens come in a lot of different types. Sometimes their feathers are all black, brown, or white, and sometimes they are a mix of these colors.