ModoVincere
11-20-07, 10:40 AM
I thought turkeys could fly.
Foo - As God is my witness,
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edzo
11-20-07, 10:41 AM
they can. they roost 80 feet up in my pine trees
les nesman was correct. the show was wrong
les nesman was correct. the show was wrong
colorider
11-20-07, 10:42 AM
Wild turkeys can fly. Domestic ones not so much.
Tude
11-20-07, 10:44 AM
http://www.birdsasart.com/Wild-Turkey-imm-flight-pano-YL8X2891-Indian-Lake-Estates,-FL.jpg
Olebiker
11-20-07, 10:49 AM
I thought turkeys could fly.
That is one of the funniest moments ever on television.
That is one of the funniest moments ever on television.
blonduathlongrl
11-20-07, 10:59 AM
they can! one flew right at me while biking!
hold on, that was my sister in law:o
hold on, that was my sister in law:o
ModoVincere
11-20-07, 11:00 AM
they can! one flew right at me while biking!
hold on, that was my sister in law:o
hey...hang on...so your having turkey liver on Thanksgiving...that makes a little more sense now. :eek: :p
hold on, that was my sister in law:o
hey...hang on...so your having turkey liver on Thanksgiving...that makes a little more sense now. :eek: :p
blonduathlongrl
11-20-07, 11:06 AM
:lol: yep....
hey seriously though, something did fly at me while biking and we do have wild turkeys around here and I could of swore it was one!
hey seriously though, something did fly at me while biking and we do have wild turkeys around here and I could of swore it was one!
edgell22
11-20-07, 11:13 AM
Just saw some wild turkey flying yesterday. They also run pretty fast.
ModoVincere
11-20-07, 11:13 AM
^^^^ you two are making me want to go hunting.
blonduathlongrl
11-20-07, 11:15 AM
^^^^ you two are making me want to go hunting.
all you have to do is come over to my house and walk out the patio door:rolleyes:
here let me go get one for you!
all you have to do is come over to my house and walk out the patio door:rolleyes:
here let me go get one for you!
substructure
11-20-07, 11:17 AM
My brother is a jive turkey
edgell22
11-20-07, 11:18 AM
I was hunting yesterday...that is when I saw them. God bless WV. They are everywhere!
deraltekluge
11-20-07, 11:19 AM
Wild turkeys can fly. Domestic ones not so much.Domestic turkeys are so big and heavy, it's somewhat of a wonder that they can even walk. I've read that they're so big and clumsy that they are unable to have sex, and turkey farmers have to resort to artificial insemination to breed them.
bidaci
11-20-07, 11:22 AM
they can. they roost 80 feet up in my pine trees
And plummet like a rock before they actually get airborne. I'd be willing to bet if they roosted 60 ft up they would hit the ground first ;)
And plummet like a rock before they actually get airborne. I'd be willing to bet if they roosted 60 ft up they would hit the ground first ;)
bikingshearer
11-20-07, 11:31 AM
Domestic turkeys are so big and heavy, it's somewhat of a wonder that they can even walk. I've read that they're so big and clumsy that they are unable to have sex, and turkey farmers have to resort to artificial insemination to breed them.
But what do they use to accomplish this task? A people baster?
But what do they use to accomplish this task? A people baster?
ModoVincere
11-20-07, 11:38 AM
But what do they use to accomplish this task? A people baster?
eye dropper?
eye dropper?
bitingduck
11-20-07, 12:24 PM
Domestic turkeys are so big and heavy, it's somewhat of a wonder that they can even walk.
Even domestic ducks tend to get too heavy to be able to fly more than a few feet, even if you aren't fattening them up to eat. Pekins (the standard white fluffy duck) often have foot and leg problems because they get so big.
Even domestic ducks tend to get too heavy to be able to fly more than a few feet, even if you aren't fattening them up to eat. Pekins (the standard white fluffy duck) often have foot and leg problems because they get so big.
USAZorro
11-20-07, 12:59 PM
I think it's more properly stated: "With God as my witness". :o
Emus baby! That's the future. I'm wanting a two egg Emu omelette.
Emus baby! That's the future. I'm wanting a two egg Emu omelette.
Stacey
11-20-07, 12:59 PM
I have Wild turkey in a decanter.
http://www.undercovertourist.com/united-states/kentucky/lexington/attractions/img/l/wild-turkey-distiller.jpg
http://www.undercovertourist.com/united-states/kentucky/lexington/attractions/img/l/wild-turkey-distiller.jpg
Marrock
11-20-07, 01:00 PM
That is one of the funniest moments ever on television.
Making his report sound like that broadcaster when the Hindenburg went down was inspired.
Making his report sound like that broadcaster when the Hindenburg went down was inspired.
Olebiker
11-20-07, 01:04 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzRmwNwKVw8
SoonerBent
11-20-07, 01:19 PM
Foo is educational. I didn't know turkeys could fly. I didn't know roosters could fly until my wife and I saw where all the roosters on Key West go up in the trees at night. We wondered for years where they disappeared to at dusk until we finally looked up.
substructure
11-20-07, 01:21 PM
Foo is educational. I didn't know turkeys could fly. I didn't know roosters could fly until my wife and I saw where all the roosters on Key West go up in the trees at night. We wondered for years where they disappeared to at dusk until we finally looked up.
and caught one in the eye? :p
and caught one in the eye? :p
ModoVincere
11-20-07, 01:30 PM
Foo is educational. I didn't know turkeys could fly. I didn't know roosters could fly until my wife and I saw where all the roosters on Key West go up in the trees at night. We wondered for years where they disappeared to at dusk until we finally looked up.
Well, I'm still waiting for someone to explain how goats get on top of buildings when there's not ladder, tree or any other visible means for them to get up there.
Well, I'm still waiting for someone to explain how goats get on top of buildings when there's not ladder, tree or any other visible means for them to get up there.
cnickgo
11-20-07, 01:35 PM
I know wild turkeys can fly personally after almost having one come through my windshield... Lord that was a scary sight.
Marrock
11-20-07, 01:44 PM
Well, I'm still waiting for someone to explain how goats get on top of buildings when there's not ladder, tree or any other visible means for them to get up there.
The trolls put them up there out of revenge for that whole "bridge" incident.
The trolls put them up there out of revenge for that whole "bridge" incident.
SpiderMike
11-20-07, 02:05 PM
A turkey flew for earlier. Today was the company Thanksgiving lunch. My BBQ, "beer butt" style turkey flew off the pan. Only thing left is juice.
bitingduck
11-20-07, 02:07 PM
I know wild turkeys can fly personally after almost having one come through my windshield... Lord that was a scary sight.
how do you know it wasn't dropped from a helicopter?
how do you know it wasn't dropped from a helicopter?
KiddSisko
11-20-07, 02:44 PM
Just saw some wild turkey flying yesterday. They also run pretty fast.
While biking in the hills over the weekend, another rider was about to pass me on the opposite side of the road, when a family of quail suddenly darted across the road in a perfect line between us and disappeared in the weeds. We looked at one another and laughed as we passed.
While biking in the hills over the weekend, another rider was about to pass me on the opposite side of the road, when a family of quail suddenly darted across the road in a perfect line between us and disappeared in the weeds. We looked at one another and laughed as we passed.
KiddSisko
11-20-07, 03:03 PM
Domestic turkeys are so big and heavy, it's somewhat of a wonder that they can even walk. I've read that they're so big and clumsy that they are unable to have sex, and turkey farmers have to resort to artificial insemination to breed them.
God bless both farmers and turkeys. I'm truly thankful for both. My folks bought two baby turkeys in springtime one year with the intention of having them for the coming Thanksgiving. They grew up fast and lived outside by the horse barn. As long as there was food, they didn't wander. Nearing T-Day, my stepdad Joe had a change of heart and couldn't kill em, even though he killed plenty of chickens as boy. So they stayed around as big annoying pets until one went missing one day. All that was left was a trail of feathers. No large predators in the area that we knew of in rural PA, so it remained a mystery just what happened. Then a short while later Joe heard a commotion near the barn and walked down to see the neighbor's German Shepard chasing the remaining turkey around the yard, snapping at it's tail feathers. So that's what happened to the first one. Just a little barnyard fun between species. No telling if the dog killed and ate the first bird. More than likely he chased him into the woods and the bird just wandered off unable to find it's way back. Probably lived a long life eating worms and flies. Alone. Lost in the woods. Sniff... The remaining bird did end up on the dinner table. Joe got tired of waking up and seeing bird poop on the hood of the truck. It wasn't even Thanksgiving. He just had enough of that crap and that was it.
God bless both farmers and turkeys. I'm truly thankful for both. My folks bought two baby turkeys in springtime one year with the intention of having them for the coming Thanksgiving. They grew up fast and lived outside by the horse barn. As long as there was food, they didn't wander. Nearing T-Day, my stepdad Joe had a change of heart and couldn't kill em, even though he killed plenty of chickens as boy. So they stayed around as big annoying pets until one went missing one day. All that was left was a trail of feathers. No large predators in the area that we knew of in rural PA, so it remained a mystery just what happened. Then a short while later Joe heard a commotion near the barn and walked down to see the neighbor's German Shepard chasing the remaining turkey around the yard, snapping at it's tail feathers. So that's what happened to the first one. Just a little barnyard fun between species. No telling if the dog killed and ate the first bird. More than likely he chased him into the woods and the bird just wandered off unable to find it's way back. Probably lived a long life eating worms and flies. Alone. Lost in the woods. Sniff... The remaining bird did end up on the dinner table. Joe got tired of waking up and seeing bird poop on the hood of the truck. It wasn't even Thanksgiving. He just had enough of that crap and that was it.