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'''Cuccos''' are recurring animals in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. They are similar to chickens and sound like a rooster. In most games, Cuccos can summon a flock of Cuccos to attack [[Link]] if he has hit them too many times.

[[File:Cucco-Animated.gif|left]] Cuccos appear in a wide variety of areas in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''. Swiping them with a sword repeatedly will cause them to flock and attack Link.

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[[File:Cucco-LA-Sprite.gif|left]] Cuccos in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' appear in [[Mabe Village]] and the [[Hen House]]. The [[Henhouse Keeper]] takes care of many Cuccos at his home, but he dreams of meeting one that can fly.{{Ref|LA|373|Henhouse Keeper}} When Link awakens the [[Flying Rooster]], the Henhouse Keeper's dream comes true.{{Ref|LA|374|Henhouse Keeper}} Unlike in other games, Link can actually kill the Cuccos in ''Link's Awakening'' by sprinkling them with [[Magic Powder]], which causes them to burst into flames. The [[Magic Rod]] can create the same effect.

If Link hits a Cucco with the sword 35 times, a swarm of Cuccos will attack him until he leaves the area or dies.

[[File:Large Cucco.png|left]]In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', Cuccos can be used to float gently down to certain places. They are used to obtain many [[Piece of Heart|Heart Pieces]] and even a [[Bottle]]. However, if hit by the sword one too many times, the Cucco will "cockadoodledoo" and a massive swarm of aggressive Cuccos appear. They continuously attack Link and cannot be defeated. The best way to escape is to quickly enter a building.

The [[Pocket Cucco]] and a blue Cucco named [[Cojiro]] are also a part of the [[Ocarina of Time Biggoron's Sword Trading Sequence|Trading Sequence]].

Cuccos in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' are identical to the ones in ''Ocarina of Time''. They appear in the [[Cucco Shack]] of [[Romani Ranch]], where [[Grog]] watches over them. When Link first arrives, they are still tiny chicks, and Grog is disappointed that he will not see them full grown.{{Ref|MM|5654|Grog}} By marching around with the [[Bremen Mask]] the chicks will follow Link and turn into full grown Cuccos. Grog thanks him with the [[Bunny Hood]].{{Ref|MM|5656|Grog}}

In the Oracle games, Cuccos are very similar to the ones in ''Link's Awakening''. The [[Flying Cucco]], who resembles the [[Flying Rooster]], can be found in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''.

Cuccos appear in some stages of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', mostly in towns.

The Cucco Wranglers is also a mini-game found in this game in [[Tingle's Tower]]. Like in ''Ocarina of Time'', the Links must catch Cuccos and toss them in a pen and the Link to catch the most wins a [[Force Fairy]], given by [[Tingle]].

Anju appears again in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' with a flock of Cuccos that manage to escape into [[Hyrule Town]]. Every time Link plays, the game becomes more difficult.

Cuccos can be used for the same reasons as in ''Ocarina of Time''. In [[Falbi's Flight-by-Fowl]], Link jumps from high above [[Lake Hylia]] while holding a Cucco to gently float down to the [[Isle of Riches]].{{Ref|TP|2494|[[Falbi]]}}{{Ref|TP|2503|Falbi}} [[Rusl]] also gives Link the [[Golden Cucco]] in order to get into the [[Sacred Grove]] as a human.{{Ref|TP|7844|Rusl}}

Cuccos behave differently than in other games when attacked. Rather than swarming around him, if Link hits a Cucco enough with the sword, he can take control of it for a short while.

The Cuccos of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'' are found on a variety of islands in the [[World of the Ocean King]], such as [[Mercay Island|Mercay]] and [[Molida Island|Molida]]. They will support Link's weight if he jumps off a ledge while holding them, which can help him reach [[Treasure Chest]]s. Similar to other games, a swarm of Cuccos for 15 seconds will attack if struck 5 times.

[[File:Spirit-Tracks-Cucco-Icon.png|right]]Cuccos can be found in [[Castle Town]], where a man is selling them for 50 Rupees for five birds.{{Ref|ST|402|Cucco Merchant}} He can carry them in his [[Freight Car]]. While transporting them, Cuccos will run away if the train is attacked.{{Ref|ST|407|Cucco Merchant}} Both [[Rael]], the [[Lokomo]] at the [[Sand Sanctuary]] and a man from [[Aboda Village]] want Cuccos delivered to them. The man in Aboda wants to raise them and asks for ten total, forcing Link to take two trips due to the fact that he can only carry five.{{Ref|ST|3326|Aboda Villager}} Rael wants five.{{Ref|ST|936|Rael}} By giving them their Cuccos, both men will give Link a [[Force Gem]]. Link can also use one of the Cuccos in the Sand Sanctuary to reach the [[Stamp Station]] there after delivering them.

Cuccos can be found most often in Kakariko Village. South of Kakariko there is also a mini-game known as [[Cucco Ranch]] that has a goal to avoid Cuccos for 30 seconds or more. The reward on the "Rooster" level is a [[Piece of Heart]]. In addition, there is one [[Treasure Hunter Cave]] that requires Link to use the Cuccos to float gently down on top of a Silver Rupee. [[Lorule]] also has its own version of Cuccos that are darker in color.

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==Gallery==

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File:Cucco-Links-Awakening.png|Cucco artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Game Boy)|Link's Awakening]]'', as published in the [[Link's Awakening Nintendo Player's Guide]].

File:MM-Cucco-Chicks.png|[[Cucco Chicks]] from ''Majora's Mask''

File:Cucco-Seasons.png|Cucco from ''Oracle of Seasons''

File:Flying-Cucco.png|Flying Cucco from ''Oracle of Seasons''

File:Cucco-Twilight-Princess.png|Cucco from ''Twilight Princess''

File:Cucco - TPHD Stamps.png|Cucco [[Miiverse Stamp]] from ''Twilight Princess HD''