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Draw the body
In the lower part of your page, draw a big, wide oval for the body. Leave space above it on the right for the head. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Chicken
This cartoon chicken is a round body and a round head, with a comb, beak, wing and tail feathers added one at a time. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 15 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon chicken, step by step
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Add the head
On the top right of the body, draw a round head. Let it overlap the body a little.
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Draw the comb, beak and wattle
On top of the head, draw a wavy comb with three round bumps. On the right side of the head, draw a small pointy beak shaped like a triangle. Under the beak, draw a small drop shape for the wattle.
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Draw the face
On the head, draw a round eye. Color it dark and leave a small white dot for the shine. Under the eye, draw a small pink oval for the cheek.
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Add the wing
In the middle of the body, draw a round wing. Make the back edge a little wavy so it looks like feathers.
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Draw the tail and legs
On the left side of the body, draw three long tail feathers pointing up. Under the body, draw two thin legs. At the bottom of each leg, draw three short lines for the toes.
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Color your chicken
Color the body and head orange brown. Color the wing and tail dark brown. Color the comb and wattle red, the beak yellow and the cheek pink. Keep the eye dark.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon chicken
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Three bumps
The comb looks best with three round bumps, the middle one a bit taller.
3
Face one way
Put the beak on the same side as the head so the chicken looks where it is going.
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Thin legs
Chicken legs are thin. Draw them with single lines.
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Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Add a chick
Draw a tiny yellow circle chick next to the hen for a family picture.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon chicken in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon chicken easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
How do I draw a chicken comb?
Draw a wavy shape with three round bumps on top of the head and color it red.
What colors do I need for a cartoon chicken?
Orange, brown, red, yellow and pink.
Can I draw a white chicken?
Yes. Leave the body white and color only the comb, wattle, beak and legs.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
