Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Oct. 19, 2017 @memphis wrote

Since I only have two hens...mine are pets. I sure understand NOT wanting imprinted turkeys, especially toms. Oddly I acquired both of my hens as adults. We bonded. They follow me around & "help" with chores. They aren't pests or aggressive. Just my little buddies. They love attention, but are polite about it.

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[R2elk]

Oct. 19, 2017 @memphis wrote

Ohh....I feel so sorry for them in molt.
Aurora, enter Sweet pea in the contest!

Daisy's new feathers are coming in with the coolest black marks. She's really growing some beauties this year! She still doesn't want to be touched, but lays at my feet. Poor girl.

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[R2elk]

Oct. 19, 2017 @memphis wrote

Aww, love the turkey pin cushion. It's cute!

Stephcraig...I'm guessing tom. But not sure.

Did y'all notice they are having a Halloween costume contest? And dang it, Daisy is molting so bad I can't dress her up. My chickens would freak out. But I'd bet I could get a costume on Daisy. Annie would eat it. Daisy was my only hope. Darn.....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19092140

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 20, 2017 @memphis wrote

I entered Annie awhile back. My pic isn't as good as Sweet Pea's. I'm just glad turkeys are representing!! Now...if we could get some turkeys in Halloween costumes......sure wish Daisy wasn't in mid-molt.

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[R2elk]

Oct. 20, 2017 @memphis wrote

I haven't spent the time to figure out how to post a link....but go to Forums & it's listed under "Sponsored Contests". There are some decent prizes too! I bet Romeo would look GREAT as a pumpkin!!

R2elk is right....you can photo shop a costume...but gosh...that seems like cheating!

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[R2elk]

Oct. 20, 2017 @memphis wrote

I read the costume rules....looks like it's open to all fowl. So....I expect to see Romeo in a pumpkin costume.....LOL....I remember the last time Aurora tried to get a turkey in clothes!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19093017

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 20, 2017 @memphis wrote

I'm gonna dress Mr. T up in our dogs shark costume... we will see if it works

Yippee Holm!! Oh man that would be great!! And I'm hoping Aurora can squeeze Romeo into the pumpkin costume. They actually have some sponsored prizes. I'm not good at photo shop....but maybe I should get one of the guys in our graphics dept to do something! I feel like a cheater...

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[R2elk]

Oct. 21, 2017 @memphis wrote

I just love the practically.....I ask for the same things! A gift certificate to my favorite hardware store or garden center are the best gifts!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19099548

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 26, 2017 @memphis wrote

Geez Ralph...poor bird. It's a debate. How smart are turkeys? I think they get themselves into odd predicaments due to their curiosity. Annie had a habit of hopping up on a trash can (it has a lid) to watch me while I'm working on something on a table adjacent to the can. She's nosy, but would just stand on the can & watch. All good, until she hopped up there one day & I had the lid off. You can only imagine what it took to get her out of the can. She was wedged in there. Point being, she doesn't jump up there anymore. Long story here for a weak point about turkey intelligence, but I have found they have the capability to learn. I can still get Daisy to run through the dogs agility course. They will also consciously refuse to do something... example....we usually take a stroll out front before bed. If the weathers bad or I don't have the time, they do not want to go into their palatial coop and will run to the gate & fuss at me. Habit or conscience disobedience....I don't know. I do know I can teach them stuff, they will come when I call their names and an agility course isn't an activity a turkey would do naturally. (Daisy will now go through the tunnel & go to the next obstacle I point too) Can't do that with the chickens.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19115457

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 26, 2017 @memphis wrote

Aurora....I find that true across species. The females need to be more savvy. (No offense to the guys here!) Is it because they raise the young? For instance, if I'm starting a young dog to really campaign....its always a female. They are more intense & serious. My boys get distracted. It's interesting how your girls read your body language. Dogs pick up on that quicker than most people realize. Interesting points. By the way, Daisy hops up when I pat my lap too. LOL...gotta love a lapper!

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