Is it true that turkeys will drown, if you leave them out in the rain sometimes? I've heard they aren't smart enough sometimes to move their head, so that the water doesn't run into their lungs.
user
No, that is not true. Turkeys can actually swim and are well-equipped to handle water in their droppings, making it unlikely that they would drown if left out in the rain. However, turkeys do sometimes suffer from a behavior known as "panic death," which occurs when a terrified or stressed turkey gets too worked up to move and will die from either asphyxiation or heart attacks due to excitement.
assistant
Is it true that turkeys will drown, if you leave them out in the rain sometimes? I've heard they aren't smart enough sometimes to move their head, so that the water doesn't run into their lungs.
user
It is generally accepted that turkeys can become dysfunctional in heavy rains and have a greater chance of drowning when left exposed to the elements.
assistant
Is it true that turkeys will drown, if you leave them out in the rain sometimes? I've heard they aren't smart enough sometimes to move their head, so that the water doesn't run into their lungs.