Been having predator issues as well mostly cause of where I live. Found the best solution is a pot of coffee, warm clothing to sit out at night with a 22 and some bait. I care more about my chickens than the wild coyote population personally. Never thought I would be a dog killer till I owned chickens. Also you can get yourself a nice guard bird can go a long way.
I only do 1 goose myself cause they tend to bond more with he chickens that way and be more protective. I will tell you this, we have never seen so many possums in our history of chicken keeping compared to this year. The issue is, there is no stopping them, they will just keep coming.
They have become so bold where in broad daylight sometimes I see them trying to steel feed. I will have a special article just on this soon. I currently have a broody bantam Cochin hen sitting on two eggs.
A RIR and a polish Frizzle cross. We should have chicks in less than two weeks. A friend has a hen that we do not know the breed — it has very fluffy brown-gray feathers, and its feet and legs are totally covered with feathers. Can you give us a hint as to what breed it might be? I am 4 weeks into my first batch of 10 crested Polish baby girls and they are growing like weeds.
I have a nice little bantam black orpington that I think wants to be their mama. She is been Broody and now she is hanging around their enclosure instead of going out with the other big girls! I have just recently gotten into Polish chickens. My littlest one I have named Luci absolutely loves to just sit on my shoulders!
Due to the extreme heat were looking for hens that can substain the heat but also provide us with a nice amount of eggs being we have a family of 5. We would love to avoid broody hens and ones that are aggressive being we have young children.
If someone could help us in deciding the best hens for our coop we would greatly appreciate it. Our polish do really well here in Vegas. We have two really gentle leghorns and the best is the mottled houdan. We LOVE the houdans! My experience has been that they can be a little flighty because of the feathers obscuring the vision too much.
If you trim them it helps. These seem to be very docile and you can hold them. The kids just need to be shown how to handle them, and the chicks need be handled regularly! Have fun! I would like to buy three to four bearded polish chicks preferably golden or black with white top.
Thank you Regina Hovaldt. I have 4 polish chickens and they are so much fun, thinking to try and raise a few next spring? Two are buffs and two are crested. They are pretty much the only ones in my flock that allow holding and scratching!
Everything I have read says they should lay white eggs. I have a white egg showing up periodically but the rest are tan colored. About one white egg a week but she looks good. My flock was put together for a colorful egg basket and she provides the white one.
I have 13 chickens; one of them is a gorgeous golden-laced Polish. Is this normal for them to be late layers? The other breeds have been laying since mid summer. We sit outside after work and just laugh at her antics. She gets a free pass on laying. You can tell when they are ready to lay. They will squat when you reach towards her or get near her. My Golden Laced Polish hens were very late to lay but now that they are a year old lay nearly every day!
And they make me smile! I have a neighbor who has way too many animals. As a result, a golden laced polish crested rooster has decided to come live in my yard. I have returned him to neighbors, but he always comes back here.
Apparently he gets picked on over there. Along with him I call him Todd , is a peacock Mr. Blue of about the same age. They both look a little over a year. What is the best dust to control this? I am going to try the kiddy pool with wood ash, but wonder if cedar wood chips as bedding would be better then straw? He lives on a half acre here, but we put him in a dog run at night with a rubber made dog house for warmth.
We have coyote trouble so this keeps him safe, then he is released in the morning to do his thing. Todd is very friendly, never aggressive. In fact he will hang out with our two cats and small 10 dog during the day, soaking up in the sun. Just want to keep him comfortable and healthy. Polish love to do beauty care too. We let them do dirt baths and sun baths.
Hopefully the notes to away. Thank you for this detailed post on the polish chickens. I found out I have one out of a variety pack and want to raise him or her right!
I did get 2 polish buff colored chicks and they are probably weeks old now. Beautiful feathers growing nicely from their heads. I have them all together now and they seem to be getting along. I've trimmed eye feathers, offered favorite snacks but she's disinterested. Feed and water are always available. Would having another Polish hen that is the same age help her? She's sad and scared. Any advice is welcome. Answer: Polish hens tend to get picked on more as they have those attractive feathers and skittish nature.
The attack may have changed the flock's hierarchy and she may now be getting pushed around. Another couple of polish hens would help if that is the case as it can spread out the picking by the other chickens. Having a couple of the same breed together seems to help personality-wise as well and in many flocks the same breeds will tend to be buddies.
Or your hen could just be traumatized. Chickens have feelings, too, but therapists aren't exactly helpful to them lol. Maybe she is fearful of the raccoon coming back when she looks around. Change around the pen a bit. Add some grass patches and a compost heap for them to play in. Also, check out my article on Homemade Chicken Toys. It can help the entire flock feel a bit better to have things to do or other distractions. Question: I have a silver crest polish rooster and he has started attacking me and my husband.
We have had him for about two months. What should do? Answer: That's very common with roosters. He might view you as a threat to his flock or competition. Many people carry trashcan lids around with them to fend them off. Others pick up the rooster and cuddle him the entire time they're at the coop.
Some roosters are more aggressive than others and there is no surefire cure to the behavior. Just keep in mind that an aggressive rooster can be dangerous to you, but they also really good at protecting their flock from dogs and other threats.
Answer: In nature, a good rooster is a protective rooster. That's because it's his job to keep the hens safe from predators. And in some rooster's eyes, that includes potentially-dangerous humans that come into the flock and steal eggs. Even when he's being a pain, keep in mind that a PITA rooster is better than losing hens to predators. Question: If I want to enter my polish in a show do I have to trim the crest so they can see from far or will I get disqualified for trimming the crest as it might be fraud?
Answer: If you plan on showing your Polish you should not trim its crest. Altering its crest will make the judges unable to accurately assess the bird. If it is a problem at home you can pin the crest back with a soft hair tie. Question: I don't think my male Polish can see very well? His movements and head "dipping" seem like he is struggling with what is a magnificent pom pom! Answer: That is fairly common. You can give him a little trim to make sure his eyes are clear, or just gently pull the feathers back with a scrunchie or other soft hair tie.
Answer: Yes. That is a normal time for chickens to molt, and if it is happening no it is also likely because of the change in weather as chickens molt in Autumn. Question: I read somewhere that only the roosters have wattles? Is this true of Polish chickens?
Answer: Roosters or hens, all chickens have wattles. Like ears on other animals, wattles have high blood flow and lots of surface area to allow the chickens to keep cooler. Often Polish hens have less noticeable wattles since their beards and muffs can obscure them a little. Answer: All chickens, males, and females have spur buds, but any can develop spurs.
Polish hens and other Mediterranean breeds commonly have spurs. Answer: Chickens need a secure pen that will keep them safe and prevent them from wandering. If they are kept penned up all the time they need 10 square feet per bird, but if you let them free roam during the day they will need 4 square feet instead. If you want a lot of birds, you'll need to enclose your yard or build a big pen.
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