ANATOMICAL FEATURES OF POULTRY

Different Types of Standard Male Combs

Single Comb
1, Base; 2, Point; 3, Blades.

Rose Comb
1, Base; 2, Rounded Points; 3, Spike.

Cushion-Comb (ideal)

Pea-Comb

Though many feature of the (a) male and (b) female chicken are similar, there are distinguishing characteristics. The term used to identify the characteristics is sexual dimorphism.

Buttercup Comb

Strawberry Comb

The head of the chicken has some unique features distinguishing it from other poultry.

Sultans Head (ideal)
1-1, V-shaped Comb; 2, Crest; 3, Muffs; 4, Beard.

Distinguishing anatomical features of the goose.

Distinguishing anatomical features of the duck.

Distinguishing anatomical features of the goose.

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