Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Aug. 9, 2015 @memphis wrote

Well...."she" laid an egg today! I think her little beard it cute! I'm naming her Caitlin!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-15685752

 

[R2elk]

Aug. 9, 2015 @memphis wrote

Thanks CherMoz. I've always had chickens and oddly found myself the recipient of these two hens, and they are both laying. Didn't expect that. They sort of lay them all over the pen, or roost. Still learning about turkeys. They are so much fun!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-15685996

 

[R2elk]

Aug. 10, 2015 @memphis wrote

Toasting with my morning coffee! Pretty cool. Want to thank everyone for all the help with my two adopted hens!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-15687439

 

[R2elk]

Aug. 10, 2015 @memphis wrote

Huh...never heard the term "cowel" before. But what do I know....one little beard & I thought my hen was a boy.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-15688122

 

[R2elk]

Aug. 10, 2015 @memphis wrote

I like Eddie. Still debating what to name my bearded lady.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-15688679

 

[R2elk]

Aug. 10, 2015 @memphis wrote

I have a few novice questions. Do tukeys molt like chickens? Also...I have the two laying hens and have been feeding them the chickens layer feed. Plus greens, BOSS, tomatoes...etc. what do you recommend I feed them? Or is the layer feed ok?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-15688817

 

[R2elk]

Aug. 10, 2015 @memphis wrote

Oh...charmedbaker....love the name Annie!! Annie it is!! Thanks!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-15688864

 

[R2elk]

Aug. 10, 2015 @memphis wrote

Sorry for all the dumb novice questions. Still trying to adjust to these two adopted hens. What kind of feeders do you all use?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-15690591

 

[R2elk]

Aug. 11, 2015 @memphis wrote

Thanks SS! I like the rubber feed bowl idea. Do you raise it off the ground? Right now I'm using a big round galvanized oil pan thing. Just happened to have it on hand. Works well unless someone decides to stand in it. Gross.
Things going well with both hens. The blue slate I caught in rush hour traffic is a sweetie. Loves her head scratched. The Bourbon Red hen, who's owner died is also settling in. I've been sitting in their pen, in 100 degree heat, just to get them used to me. Man I love that box fan! They are both starting to trust me. Gosh they are fun!! I think my chickens are jealous! !

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-15691404

 

[R2elk]

Aug. 11, 2015 @memphis wrote

My chickens use a treadle. I love it. Keeps most varmints out of their food. Not sure the turkeys would catch on. I intend to free range the turkeys. Right now I'm only letting them out when I'm home & can keep an eye on them. Surprised how much the slate loves standing in the hose. She always manages to stick her feet in the stream. Again...thanks for all the help. Still trying to figure it all out!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-15691511