Because we are all part of a family here, mourning is a process we need to go through. It's been hard to log on and not go through the agony and tears for all of us. But it would be unhealthy for us to not move on. Aoxa does not want to log on and be pulled down each day. I think she'd like some upbeat interaction, photo's of our babies and a reason to move on herself.
Seriously Mumsy, turkeys? lol Have to laugh. As PeepCA warns, shield your heart. I am not a turkey person (snicker, snicker) I hatched 2 last spring and watched them grow. Not sure if this correct, but I was told that turkeys imprint. So, by keeping mine in my bathroom (for way too long) they think they are part human. Before I penned them up, Rosie was up on the ladder, (crowding me, I might add) helping me wash windows. She'd crane her neck around to look me in the face (one of the few times I'm glad to wear glasses) and look me right in the eyes to say "You missed a spot!" I think I posted that when my husband went deer hunting, she went up in the woods and found him. He carried her home. Most recently, we received a phone call from my neighbor to say that the turkey was out in the road standing on a chicken. Cars were stopping and people were getting out taking pic's. It was mating season for Chuck and Rosie. They were just being exhibitionists. They have to be penned up to keep Rosie home. She likes to go chat with my neighbor, who promptly runs in the house screaming. Her husband shoots at Rosie with an air gun and says that she doesn't mind/ NOT NICE! Turkeys are very friendly!
I tried to find homes for them last fall claiming that I'm not a turkey person. But I lied. They're not going anywhere. Right now Rosie is sitting on a nest and being much more faithful than those darn chickens.
I need to add, the eal reason we finally penned them up was because I saw Rosie stomping the hens while they were dust bathing. Not nice, either. The turkeys are so big, it wouldn't take long before they killed the hens. Also, on the turkey thread there are warnings that the Tom will try to mate with the chickens and kill them. Chuck had been doing the happy dance with the chickens for quite a while, so while there is controversy over that, I'm inclined to believe it to be true.
PeepsCA, your turkeys were very beautiful. I'm sorry for your loss.