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Polish and Crested

White Crested Black Polish

White eggsGentle, ActiveHeat hardy
100Eggs / year
In brief

Small white eggs, 4 to 5 lb at maturity, and a gentle, active temperament.

Breed specifications

White Crested Black Polish at a glance

Temperament
Gentle, Active
Weight
4 to 5 lb
Eggs per year
100
Egg size
Small
Egg color
White
Heat hardy
Yes

The White Crested was a very popular breed in the late 1600's and was featured in many paintings by various artists. They are a wonderful, dual-purpose bird that also makes a great show bird. The breed tends to be nervous but lays a decent number of eggs.

Fun fact: A showstopper for the backyard.

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Common questions

White Crested Black Polish questions, answered

How many eggs does a White Crested Black Polish lay?

About 100 small white eggs per year.

How big do White Crested Black Polishs get?

White Crested Black Polishs weigh 4 to 5 lb at maturity.

What is a White Crested Black Polish's temperament?

Gentle, Active.

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