Blue Slate Turkey Sexing

[litahimura]

I'm not very experienced at sexing turkeys. Right now I think I have all toms, but can't be sure. I have taken two pics of the side and top of each turkey's head and numbered them 1-11. I could really use some input/help on their sexes. Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

How old are they?

1, 3, 5, 6 ,8 are my guesses for males.

 

[litahimura]

Thanks for your response. They area 6 months old. At first I only thought I had 5 Tom's, I've only ever seen five of them display, but know sometimes females will at times. I think evertime i try i just contradict myself. They just keep confusing me.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Generally at that age if they are displaying they are males. Females will display but usually they are adults who are fighting or showing dominance to other hens.

 

[litahimura]

Generally at that age if they are displaying they are males. Females will display but usually they are adults who are fighting or showing dominance to other hens.

Thanks for your help. I am going to sit with them tomorrow and band them as I see them displaying. I'm sure this will help me stop second guessing myself.

 

[TurkeyTimes]

I would say 2 4 7 9 10 11 are hens. Lucky ratio I always get way too many boys.