Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Jan. 1, 2017 @memphis wrote

I passed on New Years festivities. Was just to rainy and icky to want to venture out. Was tucked in bed snoring soundly as the new year rang in. I'm just a wimp! However, several friends are having new years day open houses. Think I'll do that!

Glad Coffee is doing well. Do miss her posts.

Can't believe Feisty spied turkeys! Love it!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17903536

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 1, 2017 @memphis wrote

Nope...no guineas! The guinea threads can be hysterically funny! For now I'm pretty content with my small...and manageable...flock of hens. They are all well behaved southern divas. I'm afraid to upset the balance.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17903577

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 1, 2017 @memphis wrote

Geez! Daisy just took off & flew all the way down my driveway, over my garage & into my backyard. Never seen her fly so high or so long. It was pretty cool to see. And dang it I didn't have my camera!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17904803

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 1, 2017 @memphis wrote

So glad to hear a turkey has laid!! Feedmam, I do the same thing. I need to keep an eye on Daisy when she feels urge she'll fly out of the yard if she can't get to her nesting area. I can sure tell when she's getting ready. She gets "Pre-Egg-Syndrome ". Annie is much more casual. If she can't get to her nest spot she'll use a chicken nest box. And doesn't care if there is a hen in there or not.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17905021

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 2, 2017 @memphis wrote

Hey! Don't blame that poor wild hen! JJ's quite the smoozer....remember the vet...just saying...

And MNnice, the wilds may decide to stay in your yard...heck, free food and box fans!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17907601

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 2, 2017 @memphis wrote

I'm sure my girls have been thinking of laying for a few weeks now. Just a subtle change in behavior. I remember last year a bunch of us already had birds laying. Funny how they all seem to be synced up. Last year we had reports of December eggs from all over the country. So far this year I've noticed only one hen in Missouri just now starting to lay. I'm getting anxious for our girls to start.....miss those cute baby pictures!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17907864

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 2, 2017 @memphis wrote

And this weather! Supposed to be in the 70's today with inbound storms & tornadoes. By the end of the week we may get snow flurries. Its annoying.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17907867

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 2, 2017 @memphis wrote

I had an Australorp try to sit on one.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17909057

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 2, 2017 @memphis wrote

Holm, how is Mable doing? When are you getting the hens from Ralphie? I can't wait to see what Mr. T produces!

So...does all poultry, live or eggs, have to come from a NPIP certified establishment to be transported over state lines? Or can you get some kind of vet health certificate? Or does it depend on each state? Just curious how that works.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17910524

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 2, 2017 @memphis wrote

Thanks CherMoz! So thats one Wisconsin & one Missouri hen laying!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17911010