Estimating Age with Beards & Spurs

Table 1.  Beards by the Inch
Beard Length Color of Beard Tip Approximate Age of Gobbler
Less than 4 1/2 Inches Amber 1 Year or Less
4 1/2 to 8 Inches Amber 1 to 1 1/2 Inches
8 to 10 Inches Amber 1 1/2 to 2 Inches
8 to 10 Inches Black 2 to 3 Years
Over 10 Inches Black 3 Years or Older
 
Table 2.  Estimating Age with Spurs
Length (Inches) Curvature Sharpness Approximate Age of Gobbler
Less than 1/2 None Rounded Less than 1 Year
1/2 to 7/8 Straight Blunt 1 to 2 Years
1 to 1 1/4 Slightly Curved Pointed 2 to 3 Years
Over 1 1/4 Curved Sharp Older than 3 Years

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