November 20, 2023, is the last hatch for White Crested Blue (BBS) Polish. All hatch dates after will be blue only. Black and Splash Polish will be offered as a separate product.
White Crested Blue Polish are ornamental chickens known best for their "hairdos"- they have mops of feathers on top their heads. Meyer Hatchery Polish Chickens are a mix of bearded and non-bearded. They also have a small v-comb and large nostrils typical of crested breeds. Read more about the Polish Chicken on our Breed Spotlight over on the Meyer Hatchery Blog.
Polish Chickens typically lay around 2-4 white eggs per week and are non-sitters. Polish are typically raised as pets and for exhibition.
The color blue does not breed true. The chicks hatched from blue parents can be blue, black, or splash. You will receive hatchery choice colors when ordering. Read more about blue genetics in our Help Desk Article.
Average mature weight: roosters 6 lbs., hen 4 1/2 lbs.