How do you tell the difference in male and female turkey poults?

There are a few ways to tell the difference between male and female turkey poults.

Size: Male poults are typically larger than female poults.

Head shape: Male poults have a larger, more rounded head than female poults.

Snood: The snood is the fleshy protuberance on the top of the turkey's head. Male poults have a longer, thicker snood than female poults.

Beard: The beard is a tuft of feathers on the turkey's chest. Male poults have a longer, thicker beard than female poults.

Spurs: Spurs are the sharp, bony projections on the back of the turkey's legs. Male poults have longer, sharper spurs than female poults.

Color: Male poults are typically darker in color than female poults.

Behavior: Male poults are typically more aggressive and vocal than female poults.

It is important to note that not all of these characteristics are always present, and some variation can occur between individual birds. However, these are some general guidelines that can help you tell the difference between male and female turkey poults.