Double Bearded.... Hen?

[Kayser]

Sunday morning, I was hunting some cow pastures near Rosati, MO. Set up on a fencerow about 20 yds from the edge of the woods, and in came a bird. It was shooting time, but still dark. Saw a beard, so I shot, thinking it was a jake. Get to the bird- brown, meaning a hen. A big hen, but still a hen. Still kicking myself over that one...

Now here's the weird part- it had two beards- a 7.5" and a 5". I've never heard of anything like this before on a hen, and neither have the veterans here in IL. So I'm curious, has anyone ever heard of anything like this before, or did I just help out the gene pool?

Rob

[Addicted to Creeks]

i have heard of them a few times before ....you saw the beard and took the shot...dont beat yourself up

[fly2fish]

Hen in drag or cross dresser maybe?

[Feathers and Fins]

It happens, they eat the same so dont stress it you got an oddball trophy and some good eats.

[KCRIVERRAT]

Years ago a friend and I were hunting public ground during the fall hunt around Truman and he shot one. Brought it in with a "RuPaul" call.

(seriously... he did shoot one).

[Bubbas Dad]

I have killed 2 bearded hens. And seen many more, almost every year I see at least one in the flock.