2007-01-31 04:38:02 · 10 answers · asked by Cory P 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
yes but not very far, they use it as a defense and to fly up into trees at night so that they are off the ground and away from predators
2007-01-31 04:41:46 · answer #1 · answered by goforit 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have seen turkey poults (baby turkey) fly a hundred yards to the top of a 75 ft. tree. Yes, they can fly but don't unless a predator is after them.
2007-01-31 13:01:13 · answer #2 · answered by Justin G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you throw it off a cliff I'm sure the turkey would fly. Turkey's are lazy which is why we eat them on Thanksgiving. In the time's of the pilgrams and such, people always ate the weak and lazy. This is also why you feel tired after eating turkey- even after it's cooked and eaten, it's still lazy.
2007-01-31 12:43:35 · answer #3 · answered by mrmcdoughnut 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, they're not weighed down by their delicious white meat like domestic turkeys.
2007-01-31 12:44:24 · answer #4 · answered by Draco Paladin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, sometimes. It depends on the age and weight but I have seen one once fly at a petting zoo.
2007-01-31 12:42:15 · answer #5 · answered by Some Science Author 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They do, but not well. I most often see them flying downhill. They then walk back up hills foraging for food. They do far more walking than flying.
2007-01-31 12:43:38 · answer #6 · answered by dobiepg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They cant fly to much like ducks because of their weight. Mainly they can just sort of lift thier wings and give themselves a extra lift
2007-01-31 13:26:37 · answer #7 · answered by Becca 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, for short distances. In fact they roost in trees.
2007-01-31 13:59:52 · answer #8 · answered by magnorth21 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have personally seen them do it many times, but not for long duration.
2007-01-31 16:29:40 · answer #9 · answered by zebbie g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the six of them on my roof this morning didn't shinny up there.
2007-01-31 12:42:04 · answer #10 · answered by Lorenzo Steed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋