I had 3 Polish hens. You are correct,, I did give them Haircuts. In the winter, as they would drink from water bowl,,,, their hair would act like a mop. I first resorted to rubber bands to make a top ponytail. That did not hold up too long. I just grabbed a pair of scissors,,,, and MAINLINED IT. Problem solved.If anything like Polish you might have to give them a haircut on top too to make sure they don't get ice cicles on head in winter. Definitely high maintenance... haircuts and leg fluff cut!