Gold Laced Poland
hatching eggs will be avaible later in the season please contact pekinbantam@hotmail.co.uk for further details
Polands
are extremely eyecatching with their crest being the most unique characteristic of the breed. Males carries a large
crest which is shawl like and females' crests are more uniform in shape and rounder.
They
are a soft feather light breed which are an extremely good layer of pure white eggs. Very popular for backyard keepers
and well as exhibition fanciers.
Polands are not known to be good broodies. They do sit
very occasionally but their flightier natures can make them poor parents.
Crest
Care: The crest needs special attention.
- Crests must be kept clean and
dry as they are prone to having problems if kept in damp or muddy conditions.
- Polands are best
given drinkers which are lipped to avoid them wetting the crest when drinking.
- Care needs to
be taken for mites as this is a perfect hiding spot for them
- Feather pecking of crests can
be an issue if kept in mixed pens with other breeds. If this is an issue, stockholm tar can be put on crests to deter
this. If damage has been sustained, then a rubber band or tape can be placed around the unaffected feathers into a 'top
knot' to allow them to regrow undisturbed.
Colours:
I keep polands in silver laced and gold laced.
White crested varities do not carry a beard. Laced varities do.
When Gold laced to gold laced 100% gold laced will be hatched
Silver laced will breed
100% silver laced.