girls or boys?

[mirandamommy]

I have my first 3 turkeys. Bourbon Reds that are 6 weeks old. Are there any strategies for identifing them as toms or hens? Thanks

 

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

On the Bourbon Reds you can tell by the feathers - The toms will have a black edging the hens will have white. The older they get the easier it is to see but it is 100% accurate.

It seems to show on the breast feathers first- There will be a faint white or black line on the edges of the feathers.

Steve in NC