A century of Turkey talk 2000-2100.

[CindyinSD]

Your tom sounds like a good papa sfgwife.

Nice evening here last night. Daisy had two toddlers fussing over her. They sat there picking clovers for her. She ate them, to their delight. The one little guy would giggle like crazy when Daisy would take his clover. His dad was amazed....I didn't realize, but the kid has autism. Apparently he doesn't engage with animals much. Dad took pictures for the mom. It was a big deal for them. I don't know much about autism.... told dad the kid is welcome anytime. Dad was flabbergasted that the kid was engaging with , of all things, a turkey. They've tried a cat & the kid ignores it. And apparently he worries about dogs. They are new to the hood....this was the first time they stopped to meet Daisy.

That’s such a sweet story, Memphis. Brought tears to my eyes. I’ve read that autistic children sometimes object to a furry texture, preferring smoothness. I suppose it’s easier to understand. At any rate, who could help loving Daisy?

 

[memphis]

Anybody know what this is? It's not little.

 

[duluthralphie]

Anybody know what this is? It's not little. View attachment 1890544

A bug

 

[FredsGobblers]

memphis looks like a cicada wasp or cicada killer
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphecius_speciosus

 

[shawluvsbirds]

memphis looks like a cicada wasp or cicada killer
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphecius_speciosus

Yup.

 

[Flashpoint]

memphis looks like a cicada wasp or cicada killer
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphecius_speciosus

Cicada Wasp for sure - we have them here right now. They must be doing a really good job because I have seen more of the wasps than I have of the cicadas. Which is a shame. Chickens, ducks, and turkeys Love cicadas.

 

[CindyinSD]

Cicada Wasp for sure - we have them here right now. They must be doing a really good job because I have seen more of the wasps than I have of the cicadas. Which is a shame. Chickens, ducks, and turkeys Love cicadas.

Maybe the poultry are the cicada-hawgs, more than the cicada killers?

 

[Flashpoint]

Maybe the poultry are the cicada-hawgs, more than the cicada killers?

I think they love the contrast between "gooey" and "crunchy".

 

[memphis]

Thanks! Looked it up...Cicada Wasp it is. And who doesn't like a crunchy/gooey treat??

 

[duluthralphie]

Junior is a ladies man!!!

He follows me most the day, except when there is a woman around, then he follows them.

It is so great to have a “pet” turkey again. I like having him around to talk to and entertain me during the day.

I am hoping one of the young hens tame down enough to sit on my lap.... and I can convince the WW we need to keep a few turkeys after she retires.