Turkeys do not breed with one mate for life. The Tom or jake is more interested in passing down genes to the next generation. That's why I always have more hens then toms in spring and summer. My largest Tom weighing in at 20.14 pounds has been around for 1 1/2 years and he breeds all five of my hensOk, I need some help. I have 3 pair of adult turkeys plus 1 little soon to be Tom (poult). 2 of the adult toms fight. They are all paired up, so not sure why all the aggression. My question, do they mate for life? If I eliminate a Tom, will the hen go join the other's harem? The 3rd set aren't really old enough to get into brawling yet and little Tom, well...you know, no hormones yet. I was going to sell 1 pair but would really like to put them in the freezer. I see locally prices are $15.00 - 30.00 ea. Turkeys can be real food hogs even though they do free range some. Thanks, sue.