Weasels were a problem, but not as much a threat as one of our typically violent early summer thunderstorms. It seems that turkeys, at least young ones, are not smart enough to come in out of the rain, and will stand outside in a downpour, with beaks open and eyes skyward, until they drown. One night Niemann lost 4,000 turkeys to drowning, along with his dream, and his farm.
Oh come on! This old wives' tale? Is he serious? I remember hearing this story from a friend of mine in seventh or eight grade. I have always thought it was a rather comical tall tale, told to see who might fall for it.
This guy says it ain't true.
Snopes debunks it too.
Check out google results. Seems pretty clear the story is nonsense.
Now, what to make of the rest of the farmer's blog, if he thinks this is real?
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