Description
Blue Polish Chicken (Non-Bearded)
Breed History and Origin
When it comes to unique poultry breeds, you can always depend on the team at Cackle Hatchery® to offer a variety of options. We are proud to present the White Crested Blue Polish chicken (non-bearded), one of the most recognizable ornamental breeds used primarily for exhibition. Although the name suggests Polish origin, this breed is believed to have originated in the Netherlands and was later associated with Poland when birds were transported through the region and introduced into England. This historic breed has been domesticated in Eastern Europe since the early 16th century. The White Crested Blue Polish was recognized by the American Standard of Perfection in 1963, and Cackle Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing its Polish bloodlines since 1971.
Appearance and Breed Characteristics
White Crested Blue Polish chickens are best known for their striking appearance, featuring blue body plumage contrasted by a bright white crest of feathers on the head. This crest gives them their popular nickname of “top hats” or “top knobs.” Males typically have a more erratic, umbrella-shaped crest, while hens display a fuller, more rounded crest. Mature hens generally weigh about 4½ pounds, while roosters average around 6 pounds. Pullets typically weigh about 4 pounds, and cockerels about 5 pounds. Like all blue poultry varieties, this breed does not breed true to color—mating blue to blue produces a mix of splash, black, and blue offspring, while breeding splash to black can improve blue consistency.
Egg Production and Performance
White Crested Blue Polish hens lay white eggs that are medium in size, and production is considered good for an ornamental breed. While not bred for high production, they provide a steady supply of eggs for backyard flocks.
Temperament and Flock Suitability
This breed has a docile yet somewhat flighty temperament, making them friendly but occasionally more reactive than heavier breeds. They are well suited for backyard flocks and make excellent pets due to their unique appearance. However, they are not known for broodiness and are considered non-setters. Fertility percentages generally range between 40–55%, with a recommended mating ratio of eight females to one male. They prefer roost heights between 2 to 4 feet.
Special Care Considerations
Because of their large crest, Polish chickens may experience reduced visibility, which can make them more vulnerable in mixed flocks or predator-prone environments. In colder weather, their crest feathers can become wet while drinking, potentially leading to freezing issues, so occasional trimming or management may be necessary to maintain health and comfort.
Exhibition and Breed Use
The primary purpose of the White Crested Blue Polish chicken today is exhibition and ornamental use, often serving as a standout breed in backyard flocks due to its distinctive look. Their unique appearance and manageable size make them a popular choice among poultry enthusiasts.
For more information about this breed, see our blog:
Are Polish Chickens Really from Poland? https://www.cacklehatchery.com/are-polish-chickens-really-from-poland/
You may also like our Crested “Top Hat” Special https://www.cacklehatchery.com/product/crested-top-hat-special/ or Polish Surplus https://www.cacklehatchery.com/product/polish-surplus-special/
White Crested Blue Polish Chicken FAQs
Do White Crested Blue Polish chickens breed true to color? No. Blue varieties produce a mix of blue, black, and splash offspring.
What color eggs do White Crested Blue Polish chickens lay? They lay white eggs that are typically medium in size.
Are White Crested Blue Polish chickens broody? No. They are considered non-setters and rarely go broody.
Are Polish chickens good pets? Yes. They are friendly birds with a unique appearance, making them popular for backyard flocks and ornamental purposes.
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Hali McKown –
Super neat birds to watch. I did end up with all roos, which was ok but they were very hard to integrate with the rest of the flock. They aren’t friendly at all, hate being handled and are not very smart. I love them because they are my pets but it’s not a chicken I would probably order again.
Brandon Mook –
Very cool looking birds, but mine didn’t like to be handled. I also ended up with all 7 roosters.
Emily –
Hens with lovely personalities, rooster is a little tyrant!
Beyond their funky feathered heads, I had low expectations for the Polish, having read they were mediocre egg layers and that their ‘dos could make free-ranging problematic.
However, they have proved to be a delightful addition to our already diverse flock. We received a straight run of four, including one male. The pullets are laid back and gentle souls who lay lovely white eggs; Harry the Rooster is a wiry little dictator. While he’s never gone after his human caretakers, he can be a brute to the 16 hens in his flock, and quickly relegated the other (Lakenvelder) rooster he grew up with to lieutenant.
Oh, and Harry’s libido is through the roof.
All in all, Blue Polish have proved to be a worthwhile purchase that has brought us a lot of joy and conversation!
LisaRoo –
Wonderful Healthy Chicks
My 4 blue polish chickens came in the mail, on time, and very healthy and happy. They have done great maturing and are gorgeous. Thank you for providing such quality!
BabyBird –
Good birds, too many males
I purchased 4 blue polish chicks in a total batch of 24 in February 2019 (it’s now December) and all arrived happy and healthy. They look super cute as chicks with the little cotton balls on their heads! I bought all hens with the exception of the polish as they are not sexed and 3 of the 4 turned out to be roosters. I found that they were pretty aggressive towards each other, they would peck at the tops of each others heads and try to fight from pretty early on so had to auction off 2 of the roosters. The one remaining got picked on the worst and now can’t grow feathers out of the top middle of his head. His remaining crest of feathers does block his vision and he’s aggressive towards my female pekin duck so I don’t allow him to free range with the others. This summer he mated with one of my buff orpington hens and one of the eggs that hatched has turned out to be a beautiful crested black and gold hen. The one blue polish hen lays small white eggs pretty regularly and is very beautiful, although skittish which is in their nature. While I love all my feather babies and wouldn’t trade my two polish birds for anything, I don’t think I’ll purchase more of them as I don’t want to be stuck with roosters and don’t like the skittish personality.
Aaron –
blue polish are fun
We have enjoyed the 2 Blue Polish and 1 Black Polish hens, we also enjoy our Blue Polish rooster. They are funny to watch with all the feathers on top of their heads waving back and forth when they move. My children are hoping to show them this coming up year as a 4-H project, we are very excited about them.
Karla Jo –
Blue Polish
They are a fun chicken to watch. Really pretty black with all the sheen in his feathers. The others are very personable and fun
Mochagurl –
Blue polish
Absolutely beautiful birds
Angie Illinois –
Beautiful birds who need extra observation when outside
These are very pretty birds, I got 4 hens & 1 rooster and he’s just beautiful!! 2 hens are black and white and 2 are grey and white. So far I haven’t lost any and we free range all birds (49 total). 1 of the hens did wander far and could not find her way but was easily directed back to her coop. I love their “hats”, it’s my absolute favorite part. I can’t tell if they’re laying much as I thought they were white layers (I need to check) but am not getting any white eggs and they’re my only ones. Either way they’re lovely and timid birds. I enjoy them.
Cass –
Great looking but that’s it
My experience so far with these blue polish has been that they are lovely birds to look at but rarely lay an egg. It does state that they are poor layers but I’ve only had one that laid at all. They are limited by their poofs, which I can rarely trim as they are the most skiddish birds I own. They’re cool and the rooster I ended up with always catches visitors eyes, but I doubt I will ever purchase them again. As for my whole order, I was lucky with 100% survival even though it took an extra day for the birds to arrive.
Barbara –
Caring Birds
Polish chickens seem to be very mindful of their flock mates. I would recommend them to anyone. I did hear a tip about them during wet/freezing weather – keep them dry. The rain/snow will freeze on their heads & kill them. I do plan on keeping mine inside during the winter months. Such wonderful birds!
Paul M –
Great experience, Dont free range polish chickens
My overall experience with cackle hatchery has been great. We got a surprise hatch and received approximately 12 polish chicks. The survival rate was phenomenal. I just wanted to make others aware of the poor suitability for Polish chickens 23 range. We had 48 chickens to start with. This was our first go at raising chicks. We set the chicks to free range, and lost our polish very quickly. 4 Dead in 4 weeks. All of the other chickens have been just fine. We lost the Polish to various predators. Cackle hatchery was very helpful and answering questions and advised us that polish are for free Rangers due to their eyesight being compromised by their head plumes. We plan on keeping the remainder polish cooped to keep them safe.
Ingrid Wisconsin August 2009 –
Love my Chickens
I just want to write and tell you that you have the prettiest Ameraucanas and I am so pleased with them, my Blue Polish and my German Spitzhaubem. I ordered 5 each of the above, got three brown (one a pretty brown-and-red like a robin) and two blue Araucanas, and six each of the other two breeds. I am lucky that the other two straight run orders turned out to be three of each gender! The Blue Polish are absolutely adorable and the Spitzhauben are very jaunty. Every one of these birds has their own identifying trait to distinguish them from the other. The Polish and Spitzhauben cockerels have the cutest crows – they sound like bantams.
Barb, Kansas March 2012 –
Love our babies
Just wanted to update you on our week old 15 babies (5 Blue Polish, 5 White Silkies and 5 Easter Eggers). They are all healthy and doing great!
Mark Ohio March 2014 –
Thanks Guys! Excellent Order
100% live arrival when I picked up this morning at Post Office. It’s been many years since I ordered from you , from the looks of today’s chicks that won’t happen again. Excellent chicks, strong solid bodies, vitality and good crest on. One jumped into the brooder to drink before I even had a second to dip its beak. Never have I had that before even in ones I hatch.