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 StylesLearn The Purpose of CombsCatch Comb Health TipsImportant Links:Chicken EncyclopediaTypes of Chicken Combs - blogMM 30 - FrostbiteDefinitions in this episode are from the Chicken Encyclopedia.