Polish Chickens are known for their wild top hat of feathers - in addition to combs, they are adorned with large crests that nearly cover the entirety of the head. This crest limits their vision, and as a result can affect their temperament. Thus, though normally tame, they may be timid and easily frightened. But why are they called Polish? One theory suggests that their ancestors were brought by Asian Mongols to Eastern Europe during medieval times, and thus, could have originated in Poland. The Polish chicken breed's original Polish, name is Czubatka. The Czubatka has multiple representations in Polish literature and art, and the Czubatka rooster is an iconic image symbolising a country gentleman - character. The oldest accounts of these birds come from The Netherlands; their exact origins are unknown.
