turkey gender question

[zzGypsy]

probably a silly newby question here, this year I've got my first turkeys.

so I've got a BBW I've been thinking is a hen (no snood developing to speak of, a few small feathers up the back of the neck/head). occasionally the turkeys try to roost outside and when I was collecting the BBW to put it in the roost, I'm pretty sure I saw a little cluster of beard spikes on it's chest, maybe 1/4" long, burried down in the chest feathers. so my question is, is that proof this is a tom or do hens get micro-beards?

thanks for teaching me. I've still got lots to learn about turkeys.

 

[HallFamilyFarm]

Some hens do develope beards. Post several photos and we will all try to help.

 

[Lagerdogger]

A picture sure would help. If you could weigh it and give us its age it would also help.

 

[zzGypsy]

tried to get photos today but the turkey in question is faster than my phone camera...
trying again tomorow.

 

[Lagerdogger]

Pictures can be tough

Good pictures even tougher!