Today we’re talking about combs. No, not the kind you keep in your back pocket (is that still a thing?), we’re talking about chicken combs! Combs come in a variety of colors, sizes, and shapes but what exactly are they? As defined by the Chicken Encyclopedia by Gail Damerow - A comb is a fleshy crownlike protrusion on top of a chicken’s head, usually more prominent in males than females. Most breeds have bright red combs, however, Sumatras have purplish combs and Silkie combs are so dark they’re nearly black. 

In this episode you'll: 

• Discover 10 Common Comb Styles
• Learn The Purpose of Combs
• Catch Comb Health Tips

Important Links:

• Chicken Encyclopedia
• Types of Chicken Combs - blog
• MM 30 - Frostbite
  
  

Definitions in this episode are from the Chicken Encyclopedia.