A century of Turkey talk 2000-2100.

[duluthralphie]

I let Bert out today to Free range so I had to spend my time outside to protect Bert from the guineas and turkey toms. It was nice out mid-30s. I was out about 2 hours.

I held JJ for awhile. Petted him and ruined his dignity as a Tough Turkey Tom (TTT). The other turkeys were making fun of him. Told him no TTT would or should stand for being held.


When I put JJ down, Porter was right there. So I picked Porter up and held him... He was not crazy about being held. I had to watch his beak, he was in the near attack mode. Squirmed and fought the whole time. I think Mr Coffee should be the first one to hold Porter when he moves to his new home. He is definitely a BellyButton at this point in his life. However, I still think if he spends 4-6 weeks or so alone, he will be a lapper. This was the first time he has been held since he was 8 weeks old. SO it was to be expected.

I just thought Coffee would like him to start lapper training today.

 

[memphis]

I like "TTT"! Good one.

Ok, Coffe, here's the deal. When Porter comes to your house he's going to be out of his element and lonely. You are going to get a lawn chair and just sit in his pen so he gets used to you. Then start hand feeding him treats. He will soon decide your his new best buddy & be a lapper before you know it. The key is lots of one on one time. Trust me....it worked for me, Aurora, Feisty and even the guy who took Porter. Your gonna love him!!

I love that JJ, as lead turkey, allows you to hold him in front of the guys! He's special!!

 

[duluthralphie]

Lucky picture time..

Below Lucky reads BYC...

And here she is chilling. Look at those wing feathers already

And here is her cute kisser...

And she pooped on my pad as I wrote this.....

 

[OneMountainAcres]

Lol! Lucky is such a cute little chick

 

[duluthralphie]

Lucky is even more of a mystery today. We talked to our grand daughter and she said she did not put an egg in the incubator...Hmmmmm

 

[memphis]

Lucky is darling! But she HAS to be part Australorp. Who else had access to the incubator?
The mystery continues.

 

[memphis]

Did you move Andy & his roommates out of the dorm room?

 

[feedman77]

Hope he didn't move them.

Dorm room. With internet. Byc.

If he did no wonder he has bellybuttons when they get older. They miss byc. Hold a grudge.

 

[memphis]

Lucky & Andy have it made!

 

[memphis]

Feedman, how is your hatch progressing ?