The hens are more timid and the cockerels are more outgoing. The young roosters will start to practice crowing at about 6 to 8 weeks old. They will play fight and appear more aggressive about this same time. If you toss something over the heads of the flock you will notice the hens squat down and the cockerels will look up to see what the danger is. You will also notice more growth in comb and wattle.
The mother is called a "hen" and her young are called "hen poulot" for the female and "jake" for the males.
a young hen
The female turkey is called a hen, a male turkey is called a tom or gobbler and a young male turkey is a jake.
A young male bird under 6 months is a cock, a young female under 6 months is a pullet. After they are over 6 months they become known as a rooster and a hen.
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No. A rooster can stay with the hen and her young at all times. It is best not to introduce a new hen with young to your flock.
A male turkey is called a tom or a gobbler, a female turkey a hen, and a baby turkey a poult or chick. A young male turkey is called a jake and a young femaleis called a jenny.
Hen. Turkey - the young are referred to as a poult, or chick. The female is referred to as a hen, and the male a tom.
Yes. The term PULLET is used for a young hen.
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A male turkey is called a tom or a gobbler, a female turkey a hen, and a baby turkey a poult or chick. A young male turkey is called a jake and a young femaleis called a jenny.