Meyer Polish Pictures & Stories?

[NalaLana000]

I am thinking if getting some polish chickens from Meyer next year. I heard cold can be an issue, but it doesn't really get lower than 60 degrees here.

Does anyone have any picture or stories they would like to share? Any stories about this breed is welcomed, but especially if they were from Meyer. I'm also considering getting a Silver Spangled Appenzeller Spitzhaubens, and and story on those are also welcomed.

Thank you

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Polish are just as winter hardy as any other breeds. I got my polish from my pet chicken which are pretty much the same birds as Meyers. All have been typical polish, hysterical and a bit weird. My buff laced have been some of my best layers. I keep their crest trimmed because they also like to range far from my shed. They don't do well in smaller set ups. I had some white crested blues that were also odd birds that went off to do their own thing often. The one rooster was not very bright and bred the hens repeatedly.

My appenzeller are independent birds that I often forget I have. They like to roost high and also need room to move.

So both breeds will not necessarily like being near you and will keep their distance more than other breeds. Expect some extra maintenance with the polish as their crests can cause problems. If you are housing them with non-crested breeds than they may get pecked in the crest. Mine have a difficult time during the yearly molt and I have to help remove the sheaths from the crest feather. They of course scream during it like I'm trying to kill them.

 

[GldnValleyHens]

We ordered two Polish this spring from Meyer, a BL and a SL. They were the sweetest things, Lottie and Millie. At about 2 months, Lottie died, from a vicious gnat attack. I believe they drained her, or clogged up her air passages, the evil things. Millie grew and grew, and was very bossy and opinionated. She turned out to be a he, a very handsome cockerel full of pride. Sadly, about two weeks ago I found his feathers, and no chicken. We are all very upset but hope to get more next year, kept safe from the outdoors.