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Turkey Terms

Updated on December 16, 2025November 25, 2025
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Juvenile male turkeys are jakes.

Juvenile female turkeys are jennies. 

A group of turkeys is called a rafter.

Adult male turkeys are toms. 

Adult female turkeys are hens. 

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