Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Jul. 29, 2017 @memphis wrote

Ralphie...my turkeys saunter. Never in a hurry for much. My chickens always seem to march around with determination....my turkeys saunter.
And yes...I determined the turn ratio of a turkey hen as to preserve their tail feathers going in and out of their nest boxes. Wanted to avoid tattered tails. It worked. They have beautiful tails. All based upon ADA requirements for handicapped accessibility.
Yes Memphis is the SOUTH! The St. Louis area does not have the southern flair Memphis does. Although both are comparatively hot & humid. Memphis, by the way, has a MUCH milder winter.

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[R2elk]

Jul. 29, 2017 @memphis wrote

That's interesting rjohns. I would have put my money on the owl.
In regards to sauntering turkeys. I find my chickens much more a ambitious foragers. My turkeys are bums most of the day!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18799771

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 30, 2017 @memphis wrote

Fun with Fowl! And your right Ralph...they loose all sense of grace when attempting to run.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18802279

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 30, 2017 @memphis wrote

Poor little Dingleberry! I like Ralphies idea!! I had to laugh, so "turkey"!

Thanks for the reminder Kathy...

Feedman...so your just keeping Bourbons. Why? Just want to cut back, or is there a specific reason? I still maintain there is something different about the RP's....call me crazy....

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[R2elk]

Jul. 30, 2017 @memphis wrote

Love it! My hens just love messing around in the water. Keep checking to make sure their feet aren't webbed!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18804648

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 30, 2017 @memphis wrote

And my chickens avoid the hose or sprinkler but forage in the rain. Turkey's run for cover like little girls!
Feedman...my turkeys quit laying 3 weeks ago. Finding bourbon feathers about. Daisy is holding tight. Every chicken I own is molting too. Earliest molting I've seen here. Rather odd.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18805036

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 31, 2017 @memphis wrote

Arrived home to find Annie's red feathers all over the place. Poor dear. I always feel sorry for them when they molt. My chickens are doing a rather slow molt. And Daisy is holding tight.

Aurora...sounds like your family had a great time! It's beautiful there.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18810299

 

[R2elk]

Aug. 1, 2017 @memphis wrote

No eggs. May have to buy eggs. Oh the horror!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18811334

 

[R2elk]

Aug. 1, 2017 @memphis wrote

I too am waiting to hear the fate of the little Dingleberry. Also, did any Elderberry's ever hatch out??

Next door they are renovating a house. They just spread some extra dirt in the front yard. The girls immediately eyed the dirt patch. Then promptly dove in for a bath. Contractors started arriving for work. Girls didn't care. Contractors must have spent 20 minutes just watching the girls. They really got a kick out of watching the goofs taking a dirt bath. Lots of pictures were taken. But they were uber impressed when I called them & they hopped up & followed me to the backyard. I maintain they are better trained than most of the dogs in my neighborhood. Most people don't understand why they don't run/fly away. LOL!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18812106

 

[R2elk]

Aug. 3, 2017 @memphis wrote

Aurora....beautiful pictures. Looks like a good time was had by all! Bet your birds were glad to see you. I sure miss mine when I'm gone.

Poor Annie...every feather is falling out. She leaves a trail wherever she goes. She stands behind a tree & watches me. Seems she's embarrassed.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18820542