Polish Standard of Perfection

[HappyClucker7]

I'm trying to find the American Polish standard of perfection, but I'm having trouble finding it. Can anyone tell me what it is, or give me a link to a website where I can find it?

 

[MysteryChicken]

I'm trying to find the American Polish standard of perfection, but I'm having trouble finding it. Can anyone tell me what it is, or give me a link to a website where I can find it?

I can help, but I'll have to summarize what's inside the book, since it's copyrighted big time.

 

[HappyClucker7]

I can help, but I'll have to summarize what's inside the book, since it's copyrighted big time.

That's fine.

 

[MysteryChicken]

That's fine.

Okay.

Is there a specific color of polish you need it for?

 

[MysteryChicken]

Also I got my of SOP from Meyer hatchery. Think it was about $55.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Bearded, or unbearded?

 

[HappyClucker7]

Okay.

Is there a specific color of polish you need it for?

Bearded, or unbearded?

No, just the general SOP. So, all accepted colors, body shape, leg color, etc.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Weights

Rooster: 6lbs. Hen: 4½lbs
Cockerel: 5lbs. Pullet: 4lbs


Body Shape: Male(s)

Comb Type: V comb, small, placed uniformly on head, disappearing into Topknot; unrefined absence of the comb is recommended.

Beak: Moderate length, lightly curved.

Nose/Nostrils: Big, extensive, Concave.

Facial Features: Non-Bearded, even, soft with touch, featherless.

Bearded: Almost covered by beard.

Eyes: Big, & comprehensive

Wattles: Non Bearded: Even, not thick, curved evenly on the lower edges.

Bearded: Tiny, non existent.


Earlobes: Non bearded: little, soft.
Bearded: Not Seen, covered by beard.

Topknot: Exceptionally Full, Lots, solid, Standing upfront, to allow the bird to see, tightly in the center, dropping uniformly with lengthy, straight non backwards feathers down the nap of the neck, made of plumage similar to the hackles.

Head: Big, with a noticeable knob on top of head.

Bearded: Bushy, extending behind eyes, with a gentle curve.

Neck: Moderately long, lightly curved.

Hackles: Full, flaccid on top of shoulders.

Back: Plumb, broad shouldered, narrowing to the tail.

Saddles: Full with little hollow curve near head of tail.

Tail: Big, thoroughly distended, set at a 45° angle.

Main Tail Feathers: Wide, & overlayed.

Sickles, & Coverts: Full, and hiding main tail feathers.

Wings: broad, nicely tucked, held tightly.
Primaries, & Secondaries: wide, & overlaying when wing is bent.

Breasts: Brimful, pronounced.

Body, & Fluff: Body, moderate longness, Mildly bushy, narrowing from chest to butt.

Fluff, pretty, stubble.

Legs, & toes: Legs placed, evenly apart, parallel when seen from front.

Lower Thighs: Moderately long.

Shanks: Moderately long.

Toes: 4 toes on both feet, evenly spread.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Took forever, debating to do the female now, or later.

 

[HappyClucker7]

Weights

Rooster: 6lbs. Hen: 4½lbs
Cockerel: 5lbs. Pullet: 4lbs


Body Shape: Male(s)

Comb Type: V comb, small, placed uniformly on head, disappearing into Topknot; unrefined absence of the comb is recommended.

Beak: Moderate length, lightly curved.

Nose/Nostrils: Big, extensive, Concave.

Facial Features: Non-Bearded, even, soft with touch, featherless.

Bearded: Almost covered by beard.

Eyes: Big, & comprehensive

Wattles: Non Bearded: Even, not thick, curved evenly on the lower edges.

Bearded: Tiny, non existent.


Earlobes: Non bearded: little, soft.
Bearded: Not Seen, covered by beard.

Topknot: Exceptionally Full, Lots, solid, Standing upfront, to allow the bird to see, tightly in the center, dropping uniformly with lengthy, straight non backwards feathers down the nap of the neck, made of plumage similar to the hackles.

Head: Big, with a noticeable knob on top of head.

Bearded: Bushy, extending behind eyes, with a gentle curve.

Neck: Moderately long, lightly curved.

Hackles: Full, flaccid on top of shoulders.

Back: Plumb, broad shouldered, narrowing to the tail.

Saddles: Full with little hollow curve near head of tail.

Tail: Big, thoroughly distended, set at a 45° angle.

Main Tail Feathers: Wide, & overlayed.

Sickles, & Coverts: Full, and hiding main tail feathers.

Wings: broad, nicely tucked, held tightly.
Primaries, & Secondaries: wide, & overlaying when wing is bent.

Breasts: Brimful, pronounced.

Body, & Fluff: Body, moderate longness, Mildly bushy, narrowing from chest to butt.

Fluff, pretty, stubble.

Legs, & toes: Legs placed, evenly apart, parallel when seen from front.

Lower Thighs: Moderately long.

Shanks: Moderately long.

Toes: 4 toes on both feet, evenly spread.

That was very detailed. Thank you!