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As adults, male turkeys, called toms, are always bigger than females, called hens. This is the easiest way to tell the sexes apart at a glance, simply note the body size. When the poults are growing, this size difference by sex is noticeable, as well, it’s just easiest to see in adults. Turkey droppings tell a bird’s sex and age. Male droppings are j-shaped; female droppings are spiral-shaped. The larger the diameter, the older the bird. An adult turkey has 5,000 to 6,000 feathers – count them! – on its body. Turkeys may look off-kilter – tilting their heads and staring at the sky – yet they’re fast. Male turkeys are known for their distinctive gobbling sounds, which they use to attract mates and establish dominance. Female turkeys, on the other hand, make soft clucking sounds, which are used to communicate with their offspring and other hens. Choosing the right turkey for your Thanksgiving feast is an important decision. By understanding the differences between hens and toms, you can make an informed choice based on your specific needs and preferences. Turkeys, famed for their great size and native North American origin, can be easily distinguished by gender when they reach maturity. Females, or hens, are smaller and duller in color, with less prominent body features. Males boast a huge fanning tail, "beard" feathers and prominent appendages. To sex a turkey, check to see if it has a beard of stiff feathers running down its chest, which will only be present on a male turkey. Alternatively, you can look at the color of the turkey’s feathers. Determining turkey gender will be relatively easy for if you are raising turkeys for a long period. But you can also learn about the ways of determining turkey gender through regular practice. There are many behavioral and physical characteristics that you can observe for identifying males and females. Why You Need to Know Whether a Turkey Is a Tom or a Hen. As we discussed, it’s important to be able to tell the difference between male and female wild turkeys because of hunting rules and regulations. But why might you need to know whether your domestic turkeys are toms or hens? 5 ) Male turkeys are called “gobblers,” after the “gobble” call they make to announce themselves to females (which are called “hens”) and compete with other males. Other turkey sounds include...
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