Turkey question

[firefightermom]

Can anyone tell me if there is a way to tell the sex of turkeys from hens and toms while they are still "itty bitty little fellows"? Our hatchery will only sell straight run...no choosing. I need a few hens, not more toms.
Thank you

[Moody Vaden]

Personally, I would change hatcherys if they won't sex a poult for you. It's done the same way as a chick, by venting. Females will tend to feather slower too.

[firefightermom]

Thank you Moody. I will do some searching on internet for hatcherys that sells turkeys. Do you know of any that you could recommend? I would have to purchase them only if the hatchery will ship by mail.
Thanks again
F.F. mom

[Anon001]

Murray McMurray is probably the largest and what many would consider the best hatchery in this country.

There's a lot of hatcheries, though. Just google hatcheries.

Paul

[Moody Vaden]

Thank you Moody. I will do some searching on internet for hatcherys that sells turkeys. Do you know of any that you could recommend? I would have to purchase them only if the hatchery will ship by mail.
Thanks again
F.F. mom

I've used several. Paul is right, McMurray is a great one. I've also used Hoffmans and Moyers in PA. There was one I used in Arizona once and every chick arrived alive, but I can't remember the name. I remember a big red pheonix on the cover. Some even throw in extras just in case. Usually you have to hook up with your local P.O. and pick them up there.