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Why do roosters have a cockscomb?

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Anonymous

16y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

These organs, both comb and wattle, help to cool the bird by redirecting cooler blood flow to the skin. Chickens do not sweat to cool down and the comb is important to prevent overheating. In males, the combs are often more prominent, and are meant to help attract a hen.

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