I have to talk POLISH!

[Cockle-Dood]

I have pics to post but of course the verver is encountering an error(?) so hopefully ill get them up in the next few minutes! really want to get them up here to get some input on what kind of polish they are and to verify my age guess of these guys.

which reminds me...is a WCB polish a different breed than say a buff laced? if you breed these different 'styles' together would that be considered a "mutt" polish, for lack of a better term? I really love these chickens, but really feel in the dark with the different types there are!

 

[BGMatt]

In general with Poultry the Breed is defined by body type, and characteristics while the rest is the color or pattern. So in this case breed is Polish. All the other stuff is the variety. As far as mixing different varieties of Polish, I'll leave that for someone that's mixed them before. I'd imagine based on other breeds and varieties some variety combinations will give you actual varieties and some will give you "mutt" non standard colors and varieties.

 

[Cockle-Dood]

Here we go, so yeah...can u help me out with what kinda polish they are, and i believe they are about 2 weeks old here...agree or no?

This is Pinky (WCB?)




This is Midas, according to the quick feather sexing the guys at the feed store did on them should be a roo (i know, i know...im not putting a whole lot of stock in that assessment either) but i thought he was going to be a buff laced, but after reading here i believe he may be a red, yes?




And last but not least is Joan (of Arc). Im really at a loss on this one, but i think maybe a silver laced? it was an assorted crested group so there is a chance she may not be polish at all...






Any info on these guys would be awesome! People have also commented on DW's fingernails and as the explanation goes, the glitter in the polish will actually hold the attention of the chicks in the light just long enough to snap a picture sometimes! too bad im not an OT or id be adding it to that thread!

I appreciate all the help!

 

[Cockle-Dood]

In general with Poultry the Breed is defined by body type, and characteristics while the rest is the color or pattern. So in this case breed is Polish. All the other stuff is the variety. As far as mixing different varieties of Polish, I'll leave that for someone that's mixed them before. I'd imagine based on other breeds and varieties some variety combinations will give you actual varieties and some will give you "mutt" non standard colors and varieties.

I like that info...kinda about where i am with understanding as well....i guess i really just need to get my hands on an SOP manual...too bad my birthday isnt until december...

 

[miohippus]

Here we go, so yeah...can u help me out with what kinda polish they are, and i believe they are about 2 weeks old here...agree or no?

This is Pinky (WCB?) Not sure with the white on the wing if that is wcb or not but someone else might kow




This is Midas, according to the quick feather sexing the guys at the feed store did on them should be a roo (i know, i know...im not putting a whole lot of stock in that assessment either) but i thought he was going to be a buff laced, but after reading here i believe he may be a red, yes? Yes it is a red




And last but not least is Joan (of Arc). Im really at a loss on this one, but i think maybe a silver laced? it was an assorted crested group so there is a chance she may not be polish at all...
I looks like a silver laced but would have to see it feet to make sure it was a ploish how many toes dose it have?





Any info on these guys would be awesome! People have also commented on DW's fingernails and as the explanation goes, the glitter in the polish will actually hold the attention of the chicks in the light just long enough to snap a picture sometimes! too bad im not an OT or id be adding it to that thread!

I appreciate all the help!

 

[Cockle-Dood]

Has 4 toes

 

[miohippus]

Has 4 toes

i would say it probaly is a silver laced polish then.

 

[Cockle-Dood]

i would say it probaly is a silver laced polish then.

definately looking forward to all 3 of them, lucked out and got some impressive coloring variations!

 

[miohippus]

I have pics to post but of course the verver is encountering an error(?) so hopefully ill get them up in the next few minutes! really want to get them up here to get some input on what kind of polish they are and to verify my age guess of these guys.

which reminds me...is a WCB polish a different breed than say a buff laced? if you breed these different 'styles' together would that be considered a "mutt" polish, for lack of a better term? I really love these chickens, but really feel in the dark with the different types there are!

there not diffrent breeds just diffrent colors but if you mix a laced with a nonlaced you would get a muddled color or a "mutt" color it think is what i have been told.

 

[seminolewind]

Would anything good come out of a Tolbunt roo/Crele hens?