Those are superb images, PH. Thanks for posting them. Your choice of camera is a good one. I have had Canon's since the days of film and now use a 350D, the UK model of your Rebel.
Our turkeys love reflections of themselves too. The 14 week old stags occasionally stand and stare at their reflections in our steel water tank. The older stags occasionally get angry at the competitors that they think hide in the tank and behind the truck fender. My camera is always beyond reach on those occasions and the moment soon passes. When I take it out looking for good shots the turkeys all adopt their most boring stance and then eventually wander away looking as disinterested as possible. You must have great patience.
Make sure that you have a filter over your precious lenses for the close ups!