Chickens bearing a strong resemblance to the Polish can be seen in paintings from the 15th century, and the breed was extensively portrayed in Dutch and Italian paintings from the 16th through the 18th centuries. Though usually only a fair layer at best today, In France they were once known as an excellent producer of eggs.
Chickens resembling the Polish can be observed in artworks from the 15th century, and the breed was frequently depicted in Dutch and Italian paintings from the 16th to the 18th centuries. Although typically only a fair layer at best today, In France they were once renowned for producing high-quality eggs.