Do Roosters Have Balls: [Testicles]
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Do Roosters Have Balls: [Testicles]

Roosters have internal testicles that produce sperm, but they lack an external penis. Instead, they have papillae that transfer sperm directly into the hen’s reproductive tract through a “cloaca kiss.” While less obvious than in mammals, roosters do possess the necessary male reproductive anatomy to fertilize eggs. Roosters are an iconic symbol of the farm,…