Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Aug. 11, 2017 @memphis wrote

Looks liked a hen. But need to know how old to be sure. Poor thing! Yes, they do get lonely. She/he will need friends. There is a link to Turkey's 101 at the top of the Turkey Forum. Worth reading. By the way...they make GREAT pets!!

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[R2elk]

Aug. 12, 2017 @memphis wrote

Ralphie...that hen may be one for Genetics 101. She's interesting. Aurora, keep us posted on what they come up with on your poults.
Flashpoint....I agree with you. My turkeys are bright, curious, & fun to train!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18855265

 

[R2elk]

Aug. 15, 2017 @memphis wrote

Rainy here too Flash.
Poor dear refuses to let loose of that last tail feather. She's hanging on to one last shred of dignity. You can see her new tail is trying to come in

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18867336

 

[R2elk]

Aug. 15, 2017 @memphis wrote

Yeah boy, a broody sure can be stubborn.
Cute names Aurora! Any word from the genetics group?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18868010

 

[R2elk]

Aug. 16, 2017 @memphis wrote

Love the story about the army vet Ralphie. I know sitting with my girls is a huge stress reliever. And they just trail behind me. My neighbors can't believe they don't run/fly off. They just don't get it.
We had one young man in the neighborhood start first grade. Mid week his dad called me saying the kid was having a rough week, could he bring him down to visit Daisy. Kid sat down in the yard & scooped Daisy into his lap. Poor bird had feet & wings sticking out everywhere, but she just laid there & she & the kid had some sort of conversation. Dad & I backed off, so not sure what they were talking about. Dad told me if the kid turns up missing the first place he'll check is Daisy's coop! Had to click a pic!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18871411

 

[R2elk]

Aug. 16, 2017 @memphis wrote

One last hug goodnight.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18871420

 

[R2elk]

Aug. 16, 2017 @memphis wrote

Turkeys are amazing. This couple down the street adopted 4 siblings from a drug laden & abusive home. This first grader is the oldest. So these kids are quite young. These adoptive parents are incredible with them. And this kid really connected wit h Daisy.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18871468

 

[R2elk]

Aug. 17, 2017 @memphis wrote

Yeah....everyone is seriously slacking in the picture department!! I've resorted to posting embarrassing turkey molt pics....
Ralph... what are your turkey plans for this winter? How many & who will you hang on too?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18873724

 

[R2elk]

Aug. 18, 2017 @memphis wrote

They are sure cute Aurora! It will be interesting to see them grow. Your flock is going to be stunning with all the different colors. I still like the mottled birds! We need an updated pic of Romeo!
And poor Annie is still hanging on to that lone tail feather. Her new tail feathers are about 4 inches long. And she has pins poking out everywhere! She is such a mess. I'm trying to get a good molt picture for the contest.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18877423

 

[R2elk]

Aug. 18, 2017 @memphis wrote

We have achieved TURKEY TAIL TOTALITY! Annie officially has a bald arse!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-18877837