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How to tell sex of poults?

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Now that I think my poults are holding their own and may actually may survive I am curious to the possible sex of the remaining poults.

 

Do the toms feather out later than the hens? I know roos do and I can spot a roo at 2 days old and I'm wondering if that holds true for turkeys as well. Any other ways to tell?

 

 

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Pilgrim Geese, Royal Palms, Blue Slate, Narragansett, Bourbon Red Heritage Turkeys, Blue Pied and Cameo Peacocks, Silkie and Muscovy Ducks, Chickens: Blue and Black Copper Marans, Various Silkie Colors, Salmon Faverolles, Mohawk RIR, EE, Turkens and various other breeds.

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Pilgrim Geese, Royal Palms, Blue Slate, Narragansett, Bourbon Red Heritage Turkeys, Blue Pied and Cameo Peacocks, Silkie and Muscovy Ducks, Chickens: Blue and Black Copper Marans, Various Silkie Colors, Salmon Faverolles, Mohawk RIR, EE, Turkens and various other breeds.

http://www.crookedcreekpoultry.com

 

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Same question here ... my 1 week old midget whites are doing well.

Some actually look like they are strutting ... maybe those are toms ?

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Welsuumers, Marans, Midget white turkeys, Narragansett turkeys, Welsh Harlequin Ducks

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Welsuumers, Marans, Midget white turkeys, Narragansett turkeys, Welsh Harlequin Ducks

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I"m new to Turkey's as well, but from what I've read, I don't think there's any way to tell their gender until they are older and start gobbling/displaying. I'd love to know if there is a way to tell much sooner than that though!

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