Turkey male or female?

[ButteCA]

They both look like hens to me at this point.

Me too but I’m trying to will it into existence lol. I’m going off the small difference of one having a slightly redder neck than the other. Feel free to laugh at me I know I’m ridiculous right now. I want to name them pug and Otto.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Me too but I’m trying to will it into existence lol. I’m going off the small difference of one having a slightly redder neck than the other. Feel free to laugh at me I know I’m ridiculous right now. I want to name them pug and Otto.

A male would have a slightly bigger snod by now, and would be a bit redder in the neck. I think you may be out of luck, but you never know, it may be a slow developer.

 

[ButteCA]

If I have two hens my husband is just going to have to deal with driving me to Sacramento to find a Tom. I’m not taking no for an answer. I want one of those sweet male Turkeys.

 

[ButteCA]

I already have the ladies to keep him happy. I have to look out for them. They can’t be lonely forever.

 

[ButteCA]

Is it true Turkeys shouldn’t be kept with chickens?! I was browsing Craigslist and seen an add for royal palms (way too far away though) and they said turkeys can not be kept with chickens. I’ve always seen turkeys kept with chickens but maybe I should keep them separate.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Is it true Turkeys shouldn’t be kept with chickens?! I was browsing Craigslist and seen an add for royal palms (way too far away though) and they said turkeys can not be kept with chickens. I’ve always seen turkeys kept with chickens but maybe I should keep them separate.

I'm one who highly recommend you don't. I have had turkeys kill chickens they were raised with. Those that aren't raised together you will end up with the turkeys on occasion harassing and chasing the chickens. If the chickens can't get away the turkeys can really hurt them. Turkeys can be moody at times, and when fighting will continue for days with their obsession. In my experiences they aren't compatible enough to mix.

 

[ButteCA]

I'm one who highly recommend you don't. I have had turkeys kill chickens they were raised with. Those that aren't raised together you will end up with the turkeys on occasion harassing and chasing the chickens. If the chickens can't get away the turkeys can really hurt them. Turkeys can be moody at times, and when fighting will continue for days with their obsession. In my experiences they aren't compatible enough to mix.

I’m going to work on making them their own Turkey area before they get big enough to bug the chickens.

 

[memphis]

They look like hens to me too. My turkeys and chickens have separate coops & runs. They do however free range together with no issues. But like oldhen was pointing out, when they are together they have lots of room to roam.