Old Polish Crested Hens
a.k.a. Czubatka Staropolska, Polska Kura Dworska
A pair of Old Polish Cresteds
Photo courtesy of Lukasz Wlodarczyk
This old breed is actually from Poland. Crested Old Polish are found in a variety of colors and both single and rose comb forms. It is considered a dual purpose breed and produces 150-170 tinted eggs/year. The birds weigh in at between 1.8 and 3 kg.
They are cold hardy and do well on free range. They are also known to be good broodies.
The alternative name Polska Kura Dworska translates approximately as Polish Courtyard Hen.
Single combed Old Polish Crested roosters
Photos courtesy of Lukasz Wlodarczyk
A variety of single combed Old Polish Crested females
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Heads of Old Polish Cresteds, single combed female on left, then two rose combed roosters
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Here's a rose combed rooster
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Crested Old Polish rose combed females
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More hens: two Mottled and two Mille Fleur
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Some more single combed birds, hens on left, pullets on right
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A Cuckoo hen
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Old Polish Crested chicks or
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