This hue is inspired by the vivid red of a chicken’s comb, the fleshy crest atop its head that signals vitality and health. The color comes from blood flow beneath thin skin, producing a brilliant scarlet tone tied to maturity, reproductive readiness, and overall condition. Combs also help regulate body temperature, dissipating heat through increased circulation. Farmers have long used their color as a natural health indicator, while in barns and folklore alike the bright crest stands as a symbol of energy, fertility, and rural life at its most vibrant.