But most chickens have just a regular red comb on ... Can you talk about the rose comb? Heather Levin: Yeah, the rose is a great cold weather comb because it’s very flat and close to the head.

The comb is a distinctive feature of the Hamburg chicken, with a rose comb on the head. The earlobes are white and the eyes are bright and alert. Hamburg chickens are known for their active and ...

Chickens can actually suffer frostbite ... them more susceptible to overheating during hot weather. Breeds with rose combs like wyandottes, or pea combs like ameraucanas or brahmas are less ...