Gallic roosters are omnivores. This means their diet is composed mainly of seeds and insects. Larger prey like lizards and mice are also part of the Gallic rooster’s diet. Baby Gallic roosters are called chicks. The females are called pullets. This is how they’re referred to until they grow old enough to lay eggs. By this time, we call them hens. Being a national symbol of France, the Gallic rooster is one of the most popular in the country. It is found in flags during the revolution. It has decorated other important artifacts during and even after the French revolution. Here are a few more interesting things about the Gallic rooster: The Gallic rooster’s national symbol of France is from a play of Latin words. The Latin word “gallus” means rooster. On the other hand, the word may also refer to a citizen of Gaul. France used to be called Gaul. While most chickens were domesticated for purposes of food, the Gallic rooster was not. This is the first domesticated bird to have it join cockfights. The Gallic rooster as the food was never a priority. Compared to the common roosters, the Gallic roosters are brightly-colored. They also have larger combs on top of their heads compared to those of hens. Their hens can lay up to about 240 eggs per year. These Gallic roosters can fly. But because they are on the heavier side, they can only go to as much as 60 meters. This equates to about 200 feet. The male roosters are more aggressive compared to females. The roosters do not have a reproductive organ. But they have an opening that is called the cloaca. The cloaca is not visible, though. The hens have a similar opening that is also called the cloaca. When mating, the rooster would move his cloaca near the hen. It is only by then that he deposits his sperm into the hen’s cloaca. After the ovulation, it only takes about 24 hours for the hen to lay the eggs. Also different from the Gallic roosters is that the eggs are laid whether or not it was fertilized. When it comes to keeping the hens safe, the responsibility lies on the rooster. The rooster should also make sure that the hens never go hungry. Roosters are popular for being nature’s alarm clock. It crows in the morning, just before the sun goes up. These roosters can fly. Although not so high, they can reach high enough to get past a fence. When a rooster finds food, he announces the discovery to everyone with a “took, took, took.” Interesting enough but the hens do not pay attention if she discovered the food first. Also, females prefer the males that perform the tidbitting. It looks like a dance that the males do. Also, females tend to choose males who have brighter and larger combs. A female can mate with any male she wants. In fact, females can mate with different males if she wants. Interestingly, though, the female can eject the sperm if she does not want the male’s offspring.