One Polish Crested hen named Chicken, for instance, listed her favorite activity as "chasing Chihuahuas." Her competitor, Jeff, a red-combed rooster with emerald plumage, ...

Wed., Jan. 4, 2017 Crissy, the Polish Crested chicken with the bouffant crest at the top of her head, is shown last summer while being hand-fed pieces of cucumber.

Some of the chickens perform tricks — one pale-feathered rooster named Bruce pretends to sleep on command — while others, like Buff Brahma hen Miss Felicia Fancy Feet, don dapper costumes.