Page 4 - poultry farming

Parts of a chicken; Click on each part to see function

Difference between a hen and a cock

Combs & Wattles

A hen has a small comb and wattle on its head while a cock has

a big comb and wattle

Spur

A cock has a long spur than that of a hen

Feathers

A cock has a long tail feathers than those of a hen

A cock has brightly hackel feathers than those of a hen

Bird Feathers

 Feathers provide warmth to the bird.

 Feathers cover the body of a bird to protect it from the envi-

ronment

 Feathers enable the bird to fly

 Feathers help birds to identify themselves