Turkey hen attacking tom

[Daetodayhomestead]

My tom is so very sweet and not aggressive in the least bit. My chickens are constantly plucking his feathers. My turkey hens have been great and we got them all together. Tonight one of my hens attacked my tom and was pecking at his head. We have them separated for the night but I have no idea what caused the change. My hens has always been sweet. We have handled them all since day one. Any advice?

 

[casportpony]

Welcome to BYC. Are the hens still attacking him?

 

[R2elk]

My tom is so very sweet and not aggressive in the least bit. My chickens are constantly plucking his feathers. My turkey hens have been great and we got them all together. Tonight one of my hens attacked my tom and was pecking at his head. We have them separated for the night but I have no idea what caused the change. My hens has always been sweet. We have handled them all since day one. Any advice?

Spring fever. Pecking order challenge. Mostly spring fever.

 

[Rare]

Who is Tom?

 

[R2elk]

Who is Tom?

A tom is a male turkey.