Gold Laced Poland hatching eggs
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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, white crested blue and black and gold laced.
White crested varities do not carry a beard. Laced varities do.
When
breeding blue and black polands you will get approximately 50% of each colour.
Blue to blue produces black, blue and splash offspring.
When
Gold laced to gold laced 100% gold laced will be hatched
Silver laced will breed 100% silver
laced.