Funny thing about turkeys flying. The domesticated turkeys have been bred for large breasts and are too heavy to do more than flutter into the air. Wild turkeys fly, and fly very well. They can lift off the ground and climb nearly vertically, much like a very large ruffed grouse, although that is not typical. When I was a teenager, I saw some turkey in the woods about two miles from my home — and people didn’t believe me. Today, I see them flocking on lawns in the subdivision; the restocking efforts have been wildly successful.
Shame Tank isn’t in rural KY with me. There are tons and tons of turkeys available at every grocery store. Granted it’s too late to buy them on a Tuesday when they’re frozen solid to eat on Thursday, but you’d have them.
wallylm about 3 years ago
Where’s Les Nessman when Tank needs him?
eromlig about 3 years ago
“As God is my witness…”
KenHelmick about 3 years ago
Funny thing about turkeys flying. The domesticated turkeys have been bred for large breasts and are too heavy to do more than flutter into the air. Wild turkeys fly, and fly very well. They can lift off the ground and climb nearly vertically, much like a very large ruffed grouse, although that is not typical. When I was a teenager, I saw some turkey in the woods about two miles from my home — and people didn’t believe me. Today, I see them flocking on lawns in the subdivision; the restocking efforts have been wildly successful.
Polsixe about 3 years ago
Just buy two smaller ones…
Ellis97 about 3 years ago
Some turkeys can fly actually, but only for a few feet.
198.23.5.11 about 3 years ago
Try ZORN’S—Hempstead Turnpike—Bethpage,LI<New York.
There since 1940,they have their own turkey farm and sell wholesale.
smartman about 3 years ago
Shame Tank isn’t in rural KY with me. There are tons and tons of turkeys available at every grocery store. Granted it’s too late to buy them on a Tuesday when they’re frozen solid to eat on Thursday, but you’d have them.
Sailor46 USN 65-95 about 3 years ago
They don’t do well when forced to exit a flying Helicopter.