Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Jun. 28, 2019 @memphis wrote

I may have to do that to mine! She wants to be a flyer....and Daisy wants to teach her!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21505230

 

[R2elk]

Jun. 29, 2019 @memphis wrote

I have visions of Daisy giving them flying lessons. My neighbors freak when they see her flying....can't imagine the whole flock flying down the street!
Should I trim a wing on each?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21507717

 

[R2elk]

Jun. 29, 2019 @memphis wrote

I've temporarily suspended Lapper Training. They are both loosing bits of fuzz and growing in more big girl feathers. Lapper training may be uncomfortable with pins.
Got tired of my coonhound hanging out on the other side of their fence drooling at them. So I sprayed him with the hose. Nozzle was on jet. Got him square in the chest. He did a back somersault. Surprised him! Now he's staying at least 20 feet away. Big baby!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21510071

 

[R2elk]

Jun. 29, 2019 @memphis wrote

I bet the midgets are cuties! I've never seen one in person. Daisy is x-large! I think its middle age spread! She's a bit of a tank right now. Amazingly she still gets her fat butt off the ground. Still flies around the back in the morning. Then spends the rest if the day in a wadding pool or in front of a fan.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21510530

 

[R2elk]

Jun. 29, 2019 @memphis wrote

Does Tommie like the sprinkler? They all like playing in a sprinkler here. Even the chickens! As I'm watering, Daisy likes to stick her feet under the water. Yep....guess she's pretty spoiled!

Ralph, I feel so sorry for them when they drop those wings & pant! Glad yours have fans!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21510650

 

[R2elk]

Jun. 30, 2019 @memphis wrote

Losing power is the worst! Hope it comes on soon Flash. My chickens & turkeys both like their little wading pools. And Daisy will follow my hose around. I need a pic of a chicken on a water lily!
R2elk....Daisy is no where as big as a BB. Shes just "fluffy"!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21511392

 

[R2elk]

Jun. 30, 2019 @memphis wrote

Both of my poults are doing the horizontal tail flair. No tails up yet.
Hmmmmm.......

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21513877

 

[R2elk]

Jun. 30, 2019 @memphis wrote

Sort of. They scatter like cockroaches when I enter their pen. But when I pick one up they settle down quickly. I've suspended lapper training due to feather growth. They have some pin feathers and I'm sure its uncomfortable to be handled. So I just sit in there with them tight now. Boy the penciled is pretty! I need to get some up dates pics! The mottled, poor thing, is a bit unfortunate looking right now.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21514305

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 1, 2019 @memphis wrote

Maybe right Ralphie! Betcha Daisy taught them the tail flair! She is their only adult turkey role model.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21514744

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 3, 2019 @memphis wrote

Our neighborhood is busy getting ready for our 4th parade. Everyone's yard is groomed. All houses are decorated. Most dogs are sporting red, white & blue bandanas. As are their owners. This is our 70th year! Hot as h***. Floats all ready. Kids getting bikes decorated! We have hundreds of folks each year. Neighborhood cookout tonight. R2elk, no hamburger for me....sausage only!
Been working in the front under Daisy's supervision. Neighbors wandering around everywhere...much to her delight! Shes such a social gadfly. I think I had a dozen kids sitting around in the front yard with her going from lap to lap. I was weeding & eavesdrops on them. Big discussion about decorating bikes. Most decided Daisy should ride on the firetruck. Kids were so good....just let Daisy casually wander amongst them. They all understand she is banded from all 4th parade activities. Too much chaos. Too many strange dogs. Grown ups got a kick out of all the kids sitting around with a turkey and not the conventional puppy. And happy their kids are outside & not on a device!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21522277