Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Jul. 16, 2018 @memphis wrote

Being left outside in a violent storm, well past their normal bedtime, had no ill effects on the girls. However, I went to bed feeling guilty . But, we all survived. No damage & we kept power. Thankful for the power. I can't stand this heat. I'd pack up dogs & head to a hotel. The aussie dogs are used to hotels. I'm sure I'd have to remind the coonhound to use his indoor voice!
Back to wading pools & box fans. In this heat Daisy has the good sense to perch on the arm of my chair & not my lap. I have one little Sussex who tries to perch on the other arm. One "look" from Daisy & she hops down.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20229828

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 17, 2018 @memphis wrote

Alicia...you've got your hands full managing the snakes! Good luck at the fair!

I can't imagine Daisy at a fair. Can you just see the fair officials when she shows up with her personal fan and specially designed nest box. Although she would enjoy the kids.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20230534

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 17, 2018 @memphis wrote

Just saw a news story about Instagram stars. Dogs. And one raccoon. All have millions of followers each. One of us needs to do this with a turkey! I wish I had time. I think a turkey Instagram star would be cool!!! I didn't see anything special about these dogs. But a turkey...now that would be interesting!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20230562

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 17, 2018 @memphis wrote

Nope...not spoiled....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20233757

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 18, 2018 @memphis wrote

OMG Molpet!!! I almost spit my coffee across the room!! That is too funny! Thanks for making my day!!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20235456

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 18, 2018 @memphis wrote

Turkey Times....I just have the two hens. Both are sweeties. Great pets. Great neighborhood turkey ambassadors. I got them both as young adults. Neither were friendly when I got them. Now they are like dogs with feathers, (as Ralphie says). And yes, they are spoiled. I just can't help it!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20235476

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 18, 2018 @memphis wrote

Rjohns....the heat can be an issue with dogs sometimes. I wonder if it's not impacting your breeding program.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20235616

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 20, 2018 @memphis wrote

Good news Yoopergirl!! Hadn't heard from you & was afraid to ask! Lucky seems appropriate to me.
No molting here....yet! Yooper, they can get weird when molting. He's probably hiding out of embarrassment. Unlike Ralphies tom!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20246490

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 21, 2018 @memphis wrote

Oh my! He's sure proud of that one remaining feather!!

Oh boy...we are having a cold front move through...going to drop to the low 90's! Yipee.

No signs of molting here yet. Been so darn hot I wouldn't be surprised if they started pulling their feathers out.....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20248648

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 21, 2018 @memphis wrote

OMG CherMoz! 70's!! We aren't getting below the mid 80's at night. Just miserable. My dogs don't even want to go out! Poor birds all look stressed. There isn't much else I can do for them. Fans, wading pools, shade, cool treats. I think this heat has them stressed enough....hoping they hold off molting till its cooler. They are crabby enough as it is in this heat....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20249505