Polish chicken

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The Polish or Poland is a European breed of crested chicken. Its origins are unknown; similar birds are shown in fifteenth-century images from Italy and the Netherlands. The breed was officially recognised in the 16th century. The birds have a small v-shaped comb and an abundant crest of feathers on the crown of the head. They are kept for show or for ornament. There are bearded, non-bearded and frizzle varieties.

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