Reviews by LRH97

We had a trio of Golden Polish that were about four years old. Unfortunately we lost them to a fox. Now, we have a trio of Buff Laced, Golden and Silver Polish. We got them for eye candy, and they fulfill their role very well! We love watching them peck around while their crests flop around. They're very attractive and fair layers of smallish white eggs. Their large crests do limit their eyesight considerably which can make them seem a little uncoordinated and well, stupid. They are also more vulnerable to predators and can be quite jumpy. As with most light breeds, their light weight and smaller frame make them able to fly pretty well. I believe their positive qualities outweigh their negative ones, however. I think they make fine additions to any flock.

One of my favorite standard breeds, I can't remember a time where we haven't had at least one Orpington in our flock. They are exceptional mothers and have a very laid back disposition. Roos have usually been fairly evenly tempered in my experience. I have had a few "daring" ones, but nothing terrible (no floggings from any of them, just the occasional charge here and there). They lay nice light brown eggs, sometimes with an almost pinkish tint to them. I also appreciate the fact that they are not really hard to find, with many commercial farm stores offering them during chick season. They're huge, puffy, and all in all a pleasure to own.