Higdon Outdoors Hard Body Laydown Hen

The Higdon Outdoors Hard Body Laydown Hen is a full-body turkey decoy designed to trigger aggressive responses from male turkeys seeking submissive hens. Its one-piece hard body construction combines lightweight durability with realistic feather detailing, making it an effective centerpiece for spring and fall turkey hunting setups. The decoy features integrated stake storage for convenient field transport and includes a dedicated carrying bag.

Built with Higdon's XHD Hyper Feathering technology, this laydown hen decoy renders individual feather detail that visually replicates natural plumage at distance. The universal stake motion system introduces subtle movement that brings the decoy to life in light breezes, enhancing visibility and realism. At 2.75 lbs, the hard body design keeps weight manageable across long hikes to remote setups while maintaining the durability needed for repeated field use and storage.

This decoy is most effective when paired with gobbler or tom decoys to simulate a natural flock dynamic. Hunters deploying multiple decoys can position the laydown hen to establish a convincing scenario—the submissive posture triggers competitive and breeding instincts in approaching males. The combination of realistic proportions (9.25 x 6.5 x 24.25 inches), feather accuracy, and motion capability makes this a reliable choice for turkey hunters seeking to improve response rates without carrying excessive weight to the field.