Polish chickens are a long-established breed with record dating back to the 16th century. They were originally known as Paduan or Patavinian fowls and are known as Polish Large Fowls in the British Poultry Standard. Polish chicks are known for having feathers that grow from a knob in the skull of their head, giving them a recognizable crest. White Crested Black Polish chicks are black with a white crest, head, wings, chest and abdomen. If a comb is present, it is of the V-type, and they have clean, white and black legs and feet. Adults have a white crest they may have some black feathers at the front base. The remaining plumage is greenish black.