**At Humblebee Hatchery, we hatch on a pre-order basis, meaning we only incubate eggs that have already been reserved. This helps ensure every chick has a home waiting for it and prevents unnecessary hatching. Because of this, some orders may have a wait time. Please expect approximately 2–3 months for day-old chicks, with juveniles (4–12 weeks) and grow-outs (12+ weeks) requiring additional time as they must be raised to the appropriate age before going home. We appreciate your patience and are committed to raising healthy, well-started birds that are worth the wait!**
 
Estimated wait times vary by breed, season, fertility, and hatch success, and we will keep you updated throughout the process.
 
Breed: Tolbunt Polish
Large Fowl OR Bantam: Large Fowl
Color Variety: A mix of reddish-brown, black lacing, and white mottling, derived from German "tollbunt" (fantastic/colorful)
Egg Production: Good around 150-200 Per Year
Egg Color and Size: Medium White 
Temperament: Very calm, gentle, curious, and friendly; they enjoy human interaction and make excellent pets
Origins: The pattern originated in former East Germany, with the breed itself having ancient roots
Comb & Legs: A large, distinctive feather crest (muff) on the head, sometimes with a beard, and a small V-comb
Timeframe to Laying: 20-25 Weeks 
Cold Hardy?: Yes with Considerations
Dual-Purpose?: No
What to Expect: A Tolbunt Polish chicken is a rare, beautiful variety of the crested Polish chicken breed, featuring a unique mix of reddish-brown, black lacing, and white mottling, named from German words for "fantastic/extravagant" and "colorful". Known for their large crests (pom-poms), V-shaped combs, calm temperaments, and white eggs, they are ornamental birds originating from Germany, challenging to breed but popular as backyard pets.