what is the red thing on a rooster's head?

Answer 1

It's called a "comb". Hens have them too. Each animal's comb is unique, like human fingerprints, although the pattern of the points fit into several broad categories. The flappy things that hang down below the base of the beak are called "wattles", and the other bit that runs a little vertically on the side of the head is the ear lobe. Hens who have red ear lobes lay brown eggs.

Answer 2

It is the comb. Roosters & hens both have combs, however, the roosters' is usually larger (not always). It is normally red, but on a few breeds may be a purplish color, seriously, like on Silkies. There are 7 different types of combs that different breeds of chickens have. Most people think of the "single" comb, but the other types are V-shaped, pea, strawberry, cushion, rose, and buttercup.

Answer 3

Stacy H is 110% correct. There are regular combs and there are combs that are plumper and wider that are called Rose Combs. And Yes,that red flesh under it's chin is called the Waddles. Generally both the comb and waddles will appear a brighter red during mating season.

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