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A tom turkey is the male of the two genders of turkey there is female and a male, how to tell the difference is easy a tom or boy turkey will have a beard and they get the beard when they start to mature, when a boy turkey is small and has a smaller beard it is called a Jake which is kind of like a teenager. A beard is located at the center of the chest. Another way to tell the difference from a tom and a hen (full grown) is the tom will have a red head but if the tom turkey is an old turkey it will have a light blue faded head. The hens will have a white head.
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What is a male turkey are called?
A mature male turkey is called a "Tom". Yearling males are called "Jakes"
What is the name for a male turkey?
A male turkey is called a tom.
What is a male turkey's name?
The name of a male turkey is called a Tom
Why is a male turkey often referred to as a tom turkey?
the first man to shoot a male turkey was named tom
Who is Tom Turkey namd after?
Tom Hanks, because Tom Hanks looked like a turkey when he was born but now he doesnt but his son does...he also ate turkey for Thanksgiving!
What is a dad duck called?
A "Tom" turkey. The "mom" turkey is called a "Hen". A dad turkey {a male} is a tom or a gobbler. == == == ==
When does a Jake turkey become a tom turkey?
A Jake turkey is a name for a young male turkey. It becomes a tom once it grows the red excess skin on its throat.
What is castrated male turkey called?
capon is the name of a castrated rooster there is no specific name for a castrated turkey
What is the term for a male turkey?
A Tom turkey female is a hen.
When does a Jake turkey become a tom?
A Jake turkey is a name for a young male turkey. It becomes a tom once it grows the red excess skin on its throat.
What does tom turkey mean?
A " Tom " is a male. Female is a hen.
Who was tom turkey named after?
Male turkeys are called toms, and female turkeys are called hens. So, the phrase "tom turkey," whether it is in a song, book, play, or cartoon, is how the character tom turkey got his name.
