Whether you’re thinking of getting a realistic portrait of a beloved pet or a line-art outline of a spirit animal, rooster tattoos are becoming the latest tattoo trend to hit the art world, and we’re completely on board. With a rooster tattoo, you’re guaranteed to attract attention and turn heads.
A rooster tattoo can carry a myriad of meanings, depending on the style of the tattoo you opt for, the placement of the tattoo you end up going with, and the symbols you choose to accompany your tattoo. After all, a rooster tattoo represents loyalty, luck, and masculinity.
We can’t forget that roosters are much more than meets the eye. While you might end up getting a rooster tattoo because you happen to own a rooster or you want to play a prank on your friends, you’re more likely to opt for a tattoo of a feathered rascal because you’re drawn to what a rooster represents.
With that out of the way, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite rooster tattoos to get you to take the plunge. What are you waiting for?
1. A rad rooster tattoo on the upper arm
When you’re thinking of getting inked, your mind might not be set on a rooster tattoo – but that’s a mistake. A rooster tattoo can carry a million meanings, depending on the placement and the style of the tattoo, as well as the rest of the elements you decide to add. A rooster on the upper arm looks lovely!
2. A rooster tattoo above the ankle
A rooster above the ankle can carry the meaning of masculinity. What’s great about roosters might be the fact that they’re oftentimes misunderstood – they’re deemed aggressive although they’re actually trying to protect the chicks from the predators of the world.
3. A tattoo of a rooster fight
Again, roosters are oftentimes seen as aggressive because they’re quick to attack anyone and anything that comes close to their home or their hens. With a tattoo of two roosters attacking each other, you can represent the two sides of your personality trying to protect you from the rest of the world.
4. A rooster tattoo on the leg
Argh, we can’t get enough of rooster tattoos on the back or the front of the leg. Whether that’s because roosters are quick on their “feet” or because they’re perfectly shaped to fill out the space on the leg, we think that they’re meant to be tattooed somewhere around that area. What do you think?
5. A colorful rooster tattoo
Boring, basic (we’re kidding!) black-and-white tattoos might not be everyone’s cup of tea, and that’s OK. When you’re on the hunt for a colorful tattoo, consider getting a rooster tattoo with every color of the rainbow – colorful rooster tattoos can be pretty eye-catching when they’re done right.
6. A black-and-white rooster tattoo
With that out of the way, though, a simple black-and-white rooster tattoo can pack a punch, too.
Depending on your personal preferences, you might be better off with a simple, sleek rooster tattoo that’s going to attract enough attention without drawing your eye to the tattoo every time you pass by a mirror.
7. A rooster tattoo on the back
We mentioned beforehand that rooster tattoos work wonderfully with the front of the leg or the back of the leg placement, but we forgot about the back.
Back tattoos are perfect for both first-timers and tattoo enthusiasts because they’re wearable and versatile – you can go big AND go home, depending on what you want.
8. A rooster tattoo on the thigh
A rooster tattoo on the thigh might not be the most popular placement, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t get away with a great design that can easily be concealed and revealing – depending on what you want.
A rooster tattoo can represent your real self, and you can choose to show it only to people who deserve to see it.
9. A rooster tattoo across the entire leg
We already talked your ears off with how great leg rooster tattoos are, and we’re simply adding to the same narrative. Whether you opt for a bigger, bolder tattoo that represents your obsession with roosters or something small and simple that carries the meaning behind a rooster tattoo – you do you.
10. A rooster tattoo on the back of the neck
A back-of-the-neck rooster tattoo can be a great way to experiment, too. Whether you cover the entire thing with your hair, keep a little bit of the rooster peeking through your clothes, or have the entire tattoo on display, you’re guaranteed to attract attention and turn heads.
11. A rooster tattoo on the chest
What about a rooster on the chest? A chest tattoo might not be the right placement for everyone, but there are pros and cons to the popular placement, nonetheless. Whether you’re on the lookout for a colorful rooster tattoo or something a little more effortless and elegant, we suggest a chest tattoo.
12. A matching rooster and hen tattoo
What’s the best way to showcase your and your SO’s affection toward each other? Get a matching tattoo! While you could go for matching hearts, an infinity tattoo, or even an initials tattoo, a hen and rooster tattoo might be more up your alley. A matching hen and rooster tattoo can represent your relationship.
13. A Polish rooster tattoo
Rooster connoisseurs know that different types of roosters represent diferent things. A Polish rooster can be a great way for you to experiment with different styles or represent your strength, vitality, and fertility. A Polish rooster can be an excellent way to showcase your creativity, too.
14. A rooster tattoo on the forearm
When you’re playing with placements, you might want to consider a forearm tattoo. Now, forearm tattoos are highly visible which means you’re responsible for choosing the right tattoo style that’s going to represent who you are and how people perceive you.
15. A tattoo of a framed rooster
We’re obsessed with the thought that went behind planning and executing such a detailed tattoo, and that’s something we want you to consider, too. A rooster tattoo can be as simple as that – a rooster and nothing more. At the end of the day, you don’t need to go all out for a good tattoo.
When you do want to go all out, though, consider adding elements that amplify or change the meaning of the tattoo.
16. A rooster tattoo on the hand
We touched upon the fact that forearm tattoos are quite “out there,” but we can say the same thing about hand tattoos. When you get a hand tattoo, you’re going to show that thing to the entire world whether you want that or not – there’s no concealing a hand tattoo.
17. A rooster tattoo on the neck
A rooster tattoo on the neck might be easily concealed for people with longer hair, but neck tattoos are pretty similar to hand tattoos, too. Whether you opt for a rooster tattoo or something completely different, make sure you understand what you’re committing to – before you do.
18. A line art rooster tattoo
When we were doing our research, we stumbled upon a sea of rooster tattoos that are detailed, delicate, and true works of art. While that’s a great way to go about a tattoo, you might not be a fan of detailed work – you can always opt for an outline of a rooster and you’re good to go.
19. A rooster tattoo across the entire chest
When you do want to spend hours and hours at the tattoo parlor, we suggest opting for a chest piece that’s going to make your grandpa gasp for air. We wouldn’t suggest a tattoo across the entire chest to a first-timer, but that’s up to you to decide.
20. A rooster fight tattoo on the back and shoulder
We know that roosters are aggressive and we’re not surprised that rooster fights are a common tattoo motive. We love the placement of the two roosters on the respective sides of the shoulder and the upper arm and we think that a tattoo of a roster fight deserves the right placement.
21. A daring rooster tattoo
When you dare to go big and bold, opt for a rooster tattoo that stretches across the entire leg. You can play with different styles of tattoos, colors and color combinations, and even elements. You can work with a tattoo artist to create a piece you’ve never seen before.
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22. A detailed rooster tattoo
We’re ending the article with a strikingly beautiful fine-line rooster stretching across the upper arm. Whether you go for a black-and-white tattoo, a colorful one, or a combination of the two, we’re sure you and your new buddy are going to get along great. Good luck!
