Our polish roo has started to crow, very interesting sound! very low and deep. is that typical to this breed?
Polish Thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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My Bowser had sweeping feathers there and since shes the same age as the others laying eggs, and has absolutly no male personality traits I'm 99% sure she is a she. I think the males have less bushy head feathers, and they seem to be pointier, where as your bird looks very fluffy up there with more rounded edges? She reminds me a lot of my Bowser, staring at the walls like that ♡9 and 1/2 weeks old - I really do hope Ozzie is a girl, but what do you 'all think? No red in the wattle area, no desire to 'chest bump' or raise hackles around older cockerels. But the sweeping saddle feathers worry me.
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Apenzellers are white, have more half moon tips, and no muffs or beards. They are beautiful, but a bit more wild. Might be good for those of you free ranging your flocks. 
I doubt she has apenzeller blood. She has muffs and a beard, and doesnt seem too wild, in fact she can be pretty affectionate.
It does seem that Brabanters can come in a wide variety. From what I've read it's a bit of a challenge for the breeders getting quality standards but the thread seems to have gone rather silent.. I would love to have one someday closer to what the current standard is.
I doubt she has apenzeller blood. She has muffs and a beard, and doesnt seem too wild, in fact she can be pretty affectionate.
It does seem that Brabanters can come in a wide variety. From what I've read it's a bit of a challenge for the breeders getting quality standards but the thread seems to have gone rather silent.. I would love to have one someday closer to what the current standard is.
I would try water first but if its oil that might not work. Baby shampoo is probably a good bet, I used it on my chicken butts before. I am worried a blow drier might freak out my babies but Ive seen some chickens in videos that seem to love it. At least try to dry it with a towel so it fluffs out and looks less tempting to pecks
I'll always love my Silkies, but I have fallen head over heels for my Polish chicks
They're goofy, spontaneous, and oh so sweet. They make me laugh every single time I see them.
jenniferlamar70
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I would also suggest baby shampoo but make sure it's organic and tear free. I haven't had to give my boy a bath yet but I have been watching videos on YouTube to prepare. Polish and silkies both need bathing on occasion because of their unique feathers. I would Google and then try to copy. Definitely use some shampoo though. I would for sure use the blow dryer to fluff up the feathers. That might be why they dried funny this last time.
I haven't noticed ours being much different..
I'll always love my Silkies, but I have fallen head over heels for my Polish chicksThey're goofy, spontaneous, and oh so sweet. They make me laugh every single time I see them.
Yes they are definitely one of my favorites too.
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Chicken5555
Songster
I'll always love my Silkies, but I have fallen head over heels for my Polish chicksThey're goofy, spontaneous, and oh so sweet. They make me laugh every single time I see them.
i LOVE your polish chick!!! What color variety is she?
andrea2chicken
Chirping
jenniferlamar70
Songster
gave Prescilla a bath tonight and discovered this on both eyes this eye was worse then the other. She is my only polish with a large puff that covers the eyes. So my question is what is this an how do I remove it safely and painlessly. It is not make up nor skin pigmentation.
I'm not sure. This might be one for the vet..
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