Turkey question

Are all commercial turkeys pretty much the same ? Butterball etc...
Is a hen better than a tom or will that even matter with the birds they produce today.
Just looking for some insight before the purchase.
Thanks y'all .

Store bought turkeys are all about the same. Smoke turkey and other fancy types are a bit different, more chemicals added.

Now days more turkeys get butchered by size so male/female makes little difference.

Turkeys from the wild or homestead is a different bird.

Good turkey has to do with the way it cooked.

I picked up a few at .68/lb. the other day....that's what matters.

How long would I need to microwave a 25 pound turkey?

Until its golden brown or it starts smoking.

If you spring for a fresh never frozen turkey it makes quite a bit of difference in taste and texture.

Blasphemer!! ,,,,,,,,,,, Burn the witch!!

I could not afford for my turkey to start smoking at today's cigarette prices