Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Jan. 22, 2017 @memphis wrote

Turkey Parent...I'm guessing Neptune is reacting to a perceived threat. I'm sort of assuming here, but fowl probably feel vulnerable at night and i imagine would react in an aggressive manor, like a peck in the direction of the disturbance. Then again, he may be annoyed your waking him up. Regardless, it sounds like it works for your situation. Where have you've been lately? We need a few updated pictures!!

Finnie, that chicken mobile is hysterical. What is that thing?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17981530

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 22, 2017 @memphis wrote

OMG Feedman! That's exactly what she needs!! My poor bald girl. Luckily its not cold down here right now. Although yesterday' she spent most of the day sunbathing and I started to wonder if she'd get sunburnt!

Rjohns.....your reaffirming my thoughts about Palm being "differnt". Heck, Ralphie has one stalking him!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17981634

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 22, 2017 @memphis wrote

Rjohns....lots of bird activity here too. Migrating and nest building!

Turkey Parent, animals are amazingly perceptive. Obviously there is some reason he's pecking you on the onset of an incident. If only they could talk!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17981900

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 22, 2017 @memphis wrote

Just saw another report of turkey hens laying in Indiana.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17981927

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 22, 2017 @memphis wrote

Now, now Ralph! My point if he isn't pulling his weight, so to speak, and Holm wanted a different tom, he could come south. But it might not be his fault. Could be an issue with Mabel....

Blah! Been nothing but rain today. Looks like the girls are ready for bed...the are all lined up on the porch rail staring at me!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17983017

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 23, 2017 @memphis wrote

And I didn't think it could get any worse...but...Annie literally has seven feathers on her neck. I counted them. Seven feathers between her little red ear puffs & her shoulders. I've never seen such a horrible molt. Poor girl! I'm on the run or I would have taken pictures.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17987235

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 24, 2017 @memphis wrote

Alright! Another turkey egg report! And another use for a turkey...Secret Service Agent! Love it!! Of course if the president would have used secret service turkeys in his inaugural parade they would have been riding on the limos not walking beside !

And Annie's molt continues. Poor girl!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17991470

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 25, 2017 @memphis wrote

Don't mean to be obsessed here....but I've never seen a turkey in such a hard molt. She has no tail. Just a bunch of pins. The tops of her legs are nothing but pins. Her back and chest are all pins. She's eating like a horse. I'm giving her some extra protein. I found this stuff at TSC that's 29% protein and have been giving her a bit of it. Just using it as a treat. I worry about going overboard. Their feed is 18%. I read such conflicting information about extra protein. I will say, she hasn't missed a beat. Her weight is good and she's as active & silly as usual. I'm used to my chickens turning into little squirrels when they are molting. But Annie will not be body shamed. I would think shes uncomfortable! It hurts me to look at her. Poor girl....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17992266

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 25, 2017 @memphis wrote

Hmmm...just saw another report of a hen laying in southern Illinois. Reports of hens laying are slowly rolling in. Interesting how spread out across the country these laying reports are.

I'm still having visions of a presidential limo with a squad of Secret Service turkeys riding shotgun.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17992274

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 25, 2017 @memphis wrote

I am! The molt contest is one of my favorites!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17992422