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Why Are There Roosters on Weathervanes on Barns?

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Why Are There Roosters on Weathervanes on Barns?

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Weathervanes are the instruments mounted on top of barns and other structures in order to determine the direction of the wind. Weathervanes are often decorative, taking the shape of a variety of animals, ships or mythological deities. One of the more popular shapes is the rooster.