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The red skin hanging off their beak is called a wattle. And you probably already know that the top is called a comb. They are used in courtship and other displays of the like. It is also a sign of maturity. Thanks, DavidJr

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Do chickens gobble?

I am assuming you mean the red things hanging under the "chin" of the hen. Yes, they are called wattles, the puffy red things on the top of the head are called combs. Both these features can be single or double.


Can chickens eat red wigglers?

Yes, chickens can eat red wigglers (a type of earthworm). Red wigglers are a good source of protein for chickens, and they can help supplement their diet. However, it's important to avoid overfeeding worms to chickens, as they should have a balanced diet that includes other food sources.


What is the red part on the neck of a rooster?

That dangley red thing hanging from under the chickens beak is call a wattle. It is the same material as the comb on the top of its head. Combs and wattles are attractive to other chickens of the same species and they also serve as little radiators to reduce heat in the chickens body. Blood gets closer to the surface of the skin in the wattle and comb and therefore cools as it passes through.


What chickens are are able to be with Rhode Island red chickens?

Any breed can get along with Rhode Island Reds. But you can only intruduce this other breed and more chickens when they are little. If you don't do that, there will be severe fighting with the chickens.


Why do chickens have red tongues?

Chickens have red tongues due to the presence of blood vessels close to the surface of the tongue. The red coloration is caused by the blood flowing through these vessels. This is a common trait in birds and is not unique to chickens.

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Do chickens gobble?

I am assuming you mean the red things hanging under the "chin" of the hen. Yes, they are called wattles, the puffy red things on the top of the head are called combs. Both these features can be single or double.


Can chickens eat red wigglers?

Yes, chickens can eat red wigglers (a type of earthworm). Red wigglers are a good source of protein for chickens, and they can help supplement their diet. However, it's important to avoid overfeeding worms to chickens, as they should have a balanced diet that includes other food sources.


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Can red ants bite chickens?

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What is the red part on the neck of a rooster?

That dangley red thing hanging from under the chickens beak is call a wattle. It is the same material as the comb on the top of its head. Combs and wattles are attractive to other chickens of the same species and they also serve as little radiators to reduce heat in the chickens body. Blood gets closer to the surface of the skin in the wattle and comb and therefore cools as it passes through.


Does red neon lights affect roosters in any way?

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I say that red-sexlyings are the best bc they lay the most eggs in the year


What animals have combs and wattles?

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What animal has the worlds smallest red blood cells?

CHICKENS