A century of Turkey talk 2000-2100.

[duluthralphie]

It is... I think I was misunderstood.. that eye makes me think her eyes are ok..

 

[memphis]

So I think we need to just name all of Ralphies poults....so for we have Dottie, and Bugsy for the one with the eye thing happening.

 

[Molpet]

https://www-nytimes-com.cdn.ampproj...egion/wild-turkeys-staten-island-removed.html
I had to laugh when they said that they were not good to eat because they didn't have much flavor

 

[memphis]

No eggs yet. But they are getting close. The girls are a bit "short" with each other. Daisy bit Annie on the head last night. Hormones are starting to kick in. This is the latest in the year they've ever started laying. I'm putting it down to weather. And not to them just being slackers. They molted early too. I think all of this is weather related and turkeys have the ability to predict long range forecasts. I'm giving up on the weatherdorks and going to just consult with the girls!!

 

[memphis]

Molpet...that's crazy! There has been a bunch of news coverage about turkeys taking over towns & chasing people & cars. Personally, I love it!! I'm amazed how these poor hens are able to raise delicate poults in the wild. I suspect turkeys have a plan to take over the world. Starting with small towns. Can you imagine? Turkeys more prevalent than stray dogs or squirrels??

 

[R2elk]

No eggs yet. But they are getting close. The girls are a bit "short" with each other. Daisy bit Annie on the head last night. Hormones are starting to kick in. This is the latest in the year they've ever started laying. I'm putting it down to weather. And not to them just being slackers. They molted early too. I think all of this is weather related and turkeys have the ability to predict long range forecasts. I'm giving up on the weatherdorks and going to just consult with the girls!!

My experience is that turkey hens start laying later each year as they age. My 11 year old hen originally started laying in the middle of March. last year she did not start laying until June.

 

[memphis]

That makes sense R2elk. I'm going with that line of reasoning vs the slacker, spoiled, entitled theory.

 

[R2elk]

That makes sense R2elk. I'm going with that line of reasoning vs the slacker, spoiled, entitled theory.

We are all well aware that your turkeys are spoiled and entitled.

 

[duluthralphie]

We are all well aware that your turkeys are spoiled and entitled.

Maybe they should move to Stanton Island with the other entitled turkeys....

 

[memphis]

Their spoiled. Just brought the dogs in and let them out of their pen. They are both chirping LOUDLY at the backdoor. They have no qualms about letting me know they want something. They'll give up & wander off on turkey business in a bit.