Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Oct. 22, 2015 @memphis wrote

I just hope Sasquatch didn't run off with him!
I can't remember how old my Barnevelders were when they started laying. But I really like them. Still consistent layers at 3!

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[R2elk]

Oct. 23, 2015 @memphis wrote

Aww, they look happy AND so do the chickens! I'm in St. Louis visiting family. Miss my girls. My chicken sitter won't let them free range. She's intimidated by them. So I know I have two very sad turkeys.

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[R2elk]

Oct. 25, 2015 @memphis wrote

Charmed...keeping my fingers crossed for Charlie. I hope you find the home. Wish you were closer....he could keep my two single (but looking ) hens company.

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[R2elk]

Oct. 26, 2015 @memphis wrote

OMG Feisty! You can send me that cute little guy right in the middle of the picture displaying anytime! They've grown so much since the last we saw pics!
Turkules has a girlfriend....Turkules has a girlfriend! !

Goronson....go to the Porters Heritage Turkey site. He has this GREAT calculator that allows you to enter the breed (color) of mom & dad turkeys and it tells you what color varieties they would produce. That may help you decide what color girls (yes I said girls) you might want. I think Tommy would fall in love with any hen you brought home!

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[R2elk]

Oct. 27, 2015 @memphis wrote

Geez...ya'all have some randy roosters! I understood that somewhere in the range of 10 hens per one rooster is the ratio most folks use. I had six hens to one Speckled Sussex roo but he preferred one hen in particular. Poor girl. I did rehome him. I think all my girls are happier.

MM nothing like a sleeping lap turkey! Banshee sounds like such a sweetie and how cool that the new Tomahawk is becoming so friendly!

And Aurora, love that your hens are mobbing you for attention. Turkeys are the coolest! I was gone over the weekend. Didn't get home till dusk last night. Of course I had to check on the girls and they both hopped off the roost to greet me. I really missed them.

Goronson. ..just go get a hen. Neither of mine where lap turkeys when I got them. I caught one in the middle of rush hour traffic & the other was running wild in a field. Both are now sweetheart lap birds. I spent lots of time with them. Earned their trust & now they are both super friendly. And just fun to have around! !

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[R2elk]

Oct. 27, 2015 @memphis wrote

I think it takes 28 days to hatch. Holm's turkey hen thinks she's a chicken. I believe he is sending her to Ralphie for counseling.

Ralphie. ..what could the sweet little Penguin possibly be doing to bring the rath of your DW? I think he's just fallen in with the wrong crowd during your prolonged absence.

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[R2elk]

Oct. 27, 2015 @memphis wrote

Ugg...it won't quit raining. Started Saturday. We needed it, but enough already! It's just mushy now. However, I'm still getting turkey eggs from Daisy. I'm surprised she's laying this late in the season.

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[R2elk]

Oct. 27, 2015 @memphis wrote

I think Penguin is just going through his rowdy adolescent stage! He probably needs extra attention from you.

Daisy just laid another egg. Geez.

What is the standard turkey molt pattern? Where do they loose feathers first?

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[R2elk]

Oct. 27, 2015 @memphis wrote

Ralphie. ....chocolate milk with schnapps? Huh...never have tried that!

It still 70 here this evening. Spent a lovely time with the girls. I have 5 pecan trees so I cracked them pecans & acorns. They loved it. Boy have they got me trained!

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[R2elk]

Oct. 28. 2015 @memphis wrote

And Coffee. ..you ought to consider a lap turkey! There is nothing like a cosy lap turkey to warm you up on those chilly MN days! Turkeys are a lot of fun!

I hate your weather is turning nasty. I feel guilty sitting down here with my lap turkey in 70 degree weather.

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