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How to draw a chicken?

Learning to draw a happy chicken

Learn step by step how to draw a chicken. Follow the 8 steps and print the tutorial.

Learn in 8 simple steps how to draw a super happy chicken on paper yourself!

Intro

Hello little artist! Today we are going to draw a cozy chicken together that looks like it just walked off the farm. We start with simple shapes like circles and ovals, so it is very easy. Grab your pencil and eraser, and let's get started quickly!

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In this drawing lesson, you will learn to draw a happy chicken by starting with two ovals for the body and the head. Then you add the legs, the beak, and the funny comb for a beautiful result.

Stappen

Stap 1

Draw a small oval for the head and a larger oval for the body of the chicken.

Two ovals drawn as a base for the head and the body of the chicken.
Stap 2

Connect the two shapes with a neck and draw a guide line for the beak.

Lines connecting the head and the body with a small beak line.
Stap 3

Make the body a bit rounder and draw a diagonal line for the tail at the back.

A larger oval for the body with a short line for the tail feathers.
Stap 4

Draw two straight lines down for the legs and a small triangle for the tail.

Pencil lines for the legs and the first shape of the chicken tail.
Stap 5

Give the legs some thickness and draw a curved line on the body for the wing.

Thicker legs, a wing line on the belly, and the shape of the beak.
Stap 6

Draw a small round eye, the toes on the legs, and the wavy comb on top of the head.

Chicken with an eye, a comb on the head, and three toes on each leg.
Stap 7

Add small details, such as feathers on the wing and an extra line near the beak.

Details of feathers on the wing and a small wattle under the beak.
Stap 8

Make the outer lines darker, erase the guide lines, and draw some grass under the feet.

A finished drawing of a happy chicken standing in the grass.

Frequently asked questions

Which shapes do I need for the start?
We start with two simple ovals: a small one for the head and a large one for the body.
How do I make the chicken extra happy?
Give your chicken a nice big eye and a funny red comb on top of its head.
Should I press hard with my pencil?
No, draw the first lines very softly so you can easily erase them later.
What do I do when my drawing is finished?
Then you can color the chicken with beautiful colors like yellow, brown, or white!

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