Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Mar. 6, 2019 @memphis wrote

LOL!! My mailman just knocked on my door to tell me my turkeys are loose. Yes, it's another guinea sighting!! And yes, even my mailman knows the girls....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21065035

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 6, 2019 @memphis wrote

Hey! I've been to Grand Forks!

The chickens happened to be out with the turkeys & I as the mailman came by. He commented on how pretty the chickens were. Asked him if he likes chickens...he replied "Yeah, fried".

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21065265

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 7, 2019 @memphis wrote

Yeah my mailman is a hoot. He pets the turkeys. But then...who can resist a sweet turkey...right??

Ketojennn...middle of nowhere sounds beautiful.

Temps slowly rising here. Damaging storms this weekend. Wonderful...just wonderful.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21067067

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 7, 2019 @memphis wrote

I wouldn't sweat in 3 degree weather. That would kill me! Then marauding guineas would eat me.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21068060

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 7, 2019 @memphis wrote

48 = shirtsleeves? Its 50 here & I have a coat on.

Ralphie....what going on with the polka dot poult?? Is it a house turkey? It was cute....

Don't know how you deal with craigslist freaks!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21069168

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 8, 2019 @memphis wrote

Speaking of guineas. They are still rogue. The owner bought a net, or two. I see guinea stalking in my future this weekend.

Had a scare yesterday afternoon. Girls were standing on the back porch. I was back in my bedroom & heard them screaming. I was changing out of work clothes but went running in an odd combo of clothing. I had never heard them scream so loudly or in quite that way. They were standing there looking upset, but they were fine. No sign of a predator. No idea what happened. Stood there a bit and didn't see anything. The porch is covered. Not big. Hawk maybe? Too early for an owl or coon. No clue. But scared the heck out of me!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21071100

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 8, 2019 @memphis wrote

Oh Ralphie....you may be right! Poor girls probably were tired of waiting for their mocha lattes!

Hey Aurora....how about this for a slogan:
"No Matter What Her Size, We Got Her Covered" ... LOL

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21072641

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 8, 2019 @memphis wrote

Pink fuzzy saddles for cute pictures only! I just thought they'd be adorable.

We went guinea hunting again. They are hanging out at a neighbors house. She has chickens. No luck. We are getting more & more neighbors joining in the reindeer games. At least most of the neighbors now know they aren't my turkeys! It was raining so we had a strategy meeting mostly. One of the guys admitted he can't eat turkey anymore due to meeting Daisy. Geez...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21073540

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 8, 2019 @memphis wrote

We AI our dogs all the time. Much easier than the logistics of live breeding. Most of my cattle friends have their own tanks & just ship it out. AI is quite common with the cattle folk....I'd talk to your vet....bet it's not a big deal.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21075190

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 9, 2019 @memphis wrote

Well...."damaging " storms on the way today. Oh boy...nothing more thrilling than damaging winds & tornadoes. However, if we survive, tomorrow is supposed to be nice.

Due to weather, we will have to delay guinea hunting till tomorrow. Did I mention they are becoming a neighborhood attraction? If my turkeys have accomplished anything, they have conditioned the neighbors to seeing odd birds wandering around. Yesterday, as neighbors were interrupting our hunt, the conversation would turn to my turkeys. Met a few folks who drive by, smile & wave & never stop. A few with kids who definitely want to bring them over to meet the girls. Its reassuring to realize folks generally enjoy seeing the turkeys. Although I'm referred to as the turkey lady. Better that than the cat lady....I guess.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21075741