Want to draw a super cute chicken that looks like it just stepped off the farm? You’re in the right place! Our easy, step-by-step guide makes drawing a cheerful cartoon chicken simple and fun for kids. Get ready to create your own clucking masterpiece.
At the end of the tutorial, you can download a FREE PDF Practice Worksheet that includes all the steps with space for kids or students to practice anytime!
So, grab a pencil, and let’s start drawing your chicken!
Easy 5 Steps How to Draw a Chicken + Free Practice Worksheet
Follow these five easy steps to draw a cute cartoon chicken.
Drawing Materials
- Paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Our Chicken Drawing Guide PDF Worksheet (optional)
Start by drawing lightly so that you can easily erase if there are mistakes. Continue by following the arrow step.
Step 1: Draw the Chicken’s Body Outline
Start by drawing a rounded, somewhat pear-shaped body for the chicken. It should be wider at the back and taper towards the front.
Step 2: Add the Back and Tail Feathers
Draw a small, rounded shape for the back, connected smoothly to the front of the body. For the tail, draw several curved, overlapping lines at the back of the body to create fluffy tail feathers.
Step 3: Draw the Chicken’s Wing and Legs
For the wing, draw a rounded, slightly elongated oval shape on the side of the chicken’s body, then add two small lines inside.
For the legs, add two small rounded shapes at the underside of the body, then draw two short, sturdy lines extending downwards from the bottom of the body.
Add three short, pointed toes at the bottom of each leg. Finish with wavy lines above the wing to give our chicken body texture.
Step 4: Draw the Face Details, Comb, and Wattle
Let’s give our chicken a friendly face!
- Inside the head, draw a small, round dot for the eye.
- From the front of the head, draw a small, pointed triangle for the beak.
- On top of the head, draw a wavy, rounded shape for the comb (the red fleshy part on top).
- Below the beak, draw a small, wavy, hanging shape for the wattle (the red fleshy part under the chin).
Step 5: Color Your Cute Chicken!
Time to bring your chicken to life with color! Our example chicken is a lovely yellow, but you can choose any color you like for its feathers – perhaps white, brown, or even a mix! Color the comb and wattle red, and the legs and beak a yellowish-orange.
Free Chicken Drawing Practice PDF Worksheet!
Practice makes perfect! Download our FREE PDF Practice Worksheet to help you practice the 5 easy steps.
This worksheet includes clear instructions and a blank section for kids to create their own chicken. Perfect for practicing at home, in the classroom, or anywhere! Click below to get your printable worksheet and have fun drawing!
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How to Fix Common Chicken Drawing Mistakes
- Body Too Thin: Chickens have plump, rounded bodies. If your chicken looks too skinny, try making the body shape (from Step 1) wider and more rounded.
- Tail Not Fluffy: The tail feathers give the chicken its characteristic look. If yours looks plain, go back to Step 2 and add more curved, overlapping lines for a fluffier tail.
- Missing Comb/Wattle: These are key features of a chicken! If you forgot them, add them in Step 4 to make your chicken recognizable.
- Legs Uneven: Try to make both legs roughly the same length and thickness to give your chicken balance. Refer to Step 3.
- Beak Too Long/Short: The beak should be a small, pointed triangle. Adjust its size in Step 4 if it looks too long or too short.
Helpful Drawing Tips and Tricks For Kids
- Smooth Curves: Chickens have many rounded shapes. Try to use continuous, flowing lines for their body and head.
- Simple Shapes: Break down the chicken into basic shapes like ovals and rounded lines to make it easier to draw.
- Symmetry for Face: When drawing the eye and beak, try to keep them balanced on the face for a friendly look.
- Layering for Feathers: Think of the tail and wing as layers of feathers to create a more natural look.
- Practice Makes Perfect: Don’t get discouraged if your first chicken isn’t exactly right. Keep practicing, and you’ll improve!
Chicken Fun Facts for Kids
- Farmyard Favorites: Chickens are one of the most common farm animals, raised for their eggs and meat.
- Roosters vs. Hens: Male chickens are called roosters, and they often crow loudly in the morning. Female chickens are called hens, and they lay eggs!
- Dust Baths: Chickens love to take dust baths to keep their feathers clean and free of pests.
- Pecking Order: Chickens live in groups and have a social structure called a “pecking order.”
- Omnivores: Chickens are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants (like seeds and grass) and small insects.
Why Choose Our Chicken Drawing Guide?
- Kid-Friendly Instructions: Simple and easy steps perfect for young artists.
- Free Printable Worksheet: Practice anytime with a downloadable guide.
- Boost Creativity: Drawing and coloring chickens spark imagination and artistic skills.
Now it’s your turn! Grab a pencil, follow these steps, and draw your own cute chicken. Don’t forget to share your masterpiece with family and friends!
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