

Human: 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.

Assistant:  Turkeys can indeed get wet in the rain, but they are not at risk of drowning just from being exposed to rainwater. Turkeys are well adapted



Human: 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.

Assistant:  Turkeys are actually quite capable swimmers and are not usually at risk of drowning in the rain. Contrary to the common belief, they are
