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Domestic turkeys can't fly. Not only are they too heavy but the bones for much of the normal flight mechanism are no longer large enough to support flight (even if the bird was slender enough to fly).
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Can all turkeys fly?
No, only wild turkeys can fly. Domestic turkeys grown for eating are too heavy.
Can domestic or wild turkeys fly?
Yes, turkeys can fly. But they fly similar to peacocks, exept a bit better. However, they cannot fly like an eagle or a songbird.
Can demestic turkeys fly?
domestic*** and no -_-
Can turkeys fly for real?
Wild turkeys can fly so yes but they can only fly for short distance. Domestic turkeys fly only 10-20 yards . They are fattened for market , and it's even harder for them to get airborne.
Can turkey fly?
yes turkeys of all types fly. i see wild ones fly all the time and my domestic turkeys fly just as well as the wild ones! no turkeys can not fly of there wight wild turkeys have less wight
Can domestic turkeys fly?
Domestic turkeys are bred for the food market and weigh much more than wild turkeys. They usually just spread their wings and run across the ground; however, small ones can flutter to the top of a roof. Large ones are too heavy to fly.
How do you turkeys get on trees?
I'll assume you meant to ask "How do turkeys get on trees". Although they are not as good at it as other birds wild turkeys can fly so if they want to get into a tree they fly there.
Can domestic fly?
Domestic turkeys are bred for the food market and weigh much more than wild turkeys. They usually just spread their wings and run across the ground; however, small ones can flutter to the top of a roof. Large ones are too heavy to fly.
Can turkeys fly and how fast?
Wild ones can, but not very far, usually just up onto a tree branch. Domestic turkeys weigh too much to fly. Wild turkeys can fly 45mph for short distances. Small domestic turkeys can flutter to a rooftop.
Do wild turkeys weigh more than domestic turkeys?
Wild turkeys do not weigh more than domestic turkeys on average. Wild turkeys move around a lot looking for food, domestic turkeys don't have to, causing them to get heavier.
Can a domestic turkeys fly?
some of my friends say yes, some of my friends say no, I'll stick with my friends.
How long does it take before baby turkeys can fly?
Of course. Turkeys roost in trees, which they cannot climb. If you chase a turkey, it will run, but if you get too close, it will fly, just as a chicken would. Sometimes turkeys fly across roads, but most often they walk.
