How to Draw a Rooster (Easy Step by Step)
A rooster is a fun first animal to draw because it is mostly big, friendly shapes. You will use a curved line for the body, a circle for the head, a triangle for the beak, and leaf shapes for the tail and wing. Once the shapes are down, the wavy comb and curvy feet make it look like a real farmyard bird.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a rooster step by step
How to Draw a Rooster · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Body and tail curve
Start near the top left and draw a big curve down and around to make the round belly. Let the line sweep up to the right and end in a small flick for the tail.
Step 2: The head
Draw a round head above the left end of the body, with a small dot for the eye. Add a little loop hanging under the chin for the wattle.
Step 3: Neck and big tail
Start at the back of the head and draw a long slanted line down to the right. Then curve up into a tall leaf shape for the big tail feather, and bring it back down to a point.
Step 4: Little tail feathers
Draw one long curved feather along the right side of the big tail. Add a small curl at the bottom that points out to the right.
Step 5: The beak
Draw a small triangle sticking out from the front of the head for the beak. Start and end it on the face.
Step 6: The comb
On top of the head, draw a wavy crown with a few round bumps. Close the bottom so it sits on the head.
Step 7: The wing
In the middle of the body, draw a rounded oval that is pointy on the left. It can look like a lemon on its side.
Step 8: Two skinny legs
Draw two short straight lines going down from the bottom of the body. Keep them about the same length and a little apart.
Step 9: Chicken feet
At the bottom of each leg, draw a curvy line with a few bumps, like a tiny hill. Let the two feet nearly touch in the middle.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your rooster? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a goat or how to draw a deer next.
Tips for drawing a rooster
- Start with the body curve and leave room above the left end. Then the head has a clear place to sit and the neck line joins up neatly.
- The big tail is the trickiest part. Draw the neck line slowly, then swing up into a tall leaf shape and come back down to a point in one smooth curve.
- For the comb, think of a few little clouds in a row. Make the bumps different sizes so it looks wavy.
Free rooster coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this rooster coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your rooster drawing
Try a red comb and wattle, a yellow beak and feet, and a body in warm brown or orange. For a creative twist, give each tail feather its own bright color, like a rainbow.
Rooster fun fact for kids
A rooster often crows around sunrise, and his crow tells other roosters that this is his space. Hens also make a special call to tell their chicks when they have found food.
Questions about drawing a rooster
What shapes do I need to draw a rooster?
You need a curved line for the body, a circle for the head, and a small triangle for the beak. The big tail and wing are leaf shapes, and the comb is a few round bumps.
How do I make my rooster look cuter?
Make the eye a small round dot and keep the head round. A short beak and a plump, round belly also make it look friendlier.
How do I draw a rooster tail?
Start with one tall leaf shape that leans away from the body. Then add a long curved feather and a small curl beside it on the right.
