previously known as "Sir Big Spur," stemmed from a disagreement between its current and former owners. The only issue was the rooster's comb, the fleshy crest above his head. Previous owners Mary ...

over whether to trim the rooster’s comb the Post and Courier previously reported. It’s expected that Sir Big Spur’s comb will now be trimmed, per Dave Cloninger of the Post and Courier.

The South Carolina athletic department announced Thursday that the rooster will keep the name Sir Big Spur just days after ... clipped the live mascot's comb — the bright-red crest on top ...

The new owners say trimming the comb is unnecessary, and may have consequences for the rooster’s health. The old owners, however, retain the rights to the name “Sir Big Spur” and now refuse ...

The mascot formerly known as Sir Big Spur is seen during a USC baseball ... the original owners trimmed the rooster’s comb — the red, fleshy area on its head — to make the bird look more ...

“The comb always stands out in a picture of a barnyard rooster, but Sir Big Spur is a Fighting Gamecock.” The Clarks felt that trimming the comb was inhumane. “We raised these gamecocks to ...

In other words, the big red floppy thing on top of a rooster's head. The comb does indeed serve an important purpose. Chickens don't have the ability to sweat, so the comb acts as a type of radiator.

The new owners wish to keep the comb due to health benefits for the rooster. The old owners owned the rights to the name Sir Big Spur and now refuse to renew the contract on the basis of they feel ...