Turkey: Tom or Hen
itsjoannotjoann wrote:
> zxcvbob wrote:
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> >
> > I know /biologically/ that's the difference between toms and hens, but
> > when they are gutted and plucked and shrink-wrapped in plastic, I think
> > the wrapper says "tom" on the 20 pounders and "hen" on the 10 pounders,
> > and the actual sex of the once bird has nothing to do with it.
> >
> > The males do tend to be larger, but I don't think they really sex them.
>
> >
> > Best regards,
> > Bob
>
>
> You could very well be right. All I know is I wouldn't want to have to
> sex a turkey! <snort>
It's actually easier to sex a turkey than it is these days to sex
humans.
Make turkeys have all the fancy schmancy pumage.
Sheldon
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