Snoods length in males seem to be a good indication of parasite resistance in the individual. Although it is not an organ the longer the snood, the higher the parasite resistance.
Female turkeys prefer males with longer snoods and is a way of sexual selection.
Male wild turkeys, known as toms, are larger and have more colorful plumage compared to female wild turkeys, known as hens. Toms also have longer and more prominent snoods, which are fleshy growths on their heads. In terms of behavior, toms are more aggressive and vocal, especially during mating season, while hens are more focused on nesting and caring for their young.
50% male, 50% female.
Male turkeys gobble.
yes
Male turkeys have male reproductive organs on the external surface. Female turkeys are generally smaller and have female reproductive parts.
Only male turkeys gobble and female turkeys are smaller
Female turkeys are smaller than male domestic turkeys. Wild turkeys have the same size difference but the difference is not as great. See the links below.
A young male turkey is called a Jake and a young female is a jenny. A grown male turkey is a tom or a gobbler and female turkeys are called hens. Chick and poult are the names for baby turkeys.
A female turkey is called a hen
The male turkey is substantially larger than the female.
Yes, female turkeys fan their feathers to get rid of dust, mites and parasites.
yes, i have about 20 turkeys male and female mixed and they are fine