What is a male chicken called?

What do you call a male chicken? You probably know that a male human is called a man, but do you know what a male chicken is called?

Here we answer one simple question: What is a male chicken called? A male chicken is called a:

rooster
cock
cockerel
capon

So next time you see a male chicken, don't call him a man chicken! Although people understand what you mean, it would be more correct to call him a rooster.

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Male Animal Names
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