Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

Status
Not open for further replies.
Date sort Score sort
Aug. 11, 2015 @memphis wrote

I have several shallow wet areas for all the girls to stand in. But this one hen will chase the hose stream. Also have box fans on shaded areas and coops. It's nasty hot here now. Yes Ralphie....my chickens have to step up onto this platform which then pops the top of the feeder open. I had a problem with wild birds helping themselves. So unless the bird is a fat *** like my chickens they don't weight enough to open it. A squirrel can weight enough to open it but the top popping up scares them away. Works for me.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-15691630
 
Aug. 11, 2015 @memphis wrote

Feedman:

#1 - Grouch = guest of honor
#2 - Wimp = could make a come back if #1 & #3 are gone. Keep him only if you like him. Never feed mediocre.
#3 - Mismark - don't go with an incorrect color pattern. You may be breeding in something hard to breed out. May pop up in future generations.

2 young ones - hang on to them till they are a bit more mature this spring. Pick the best of the two & invite the other to dinner

Just my off the top thoughts.

I've been breeding Australian Shepherds for 30 years. Kennel Hall of Fame and an AKC judge. I may be a turkey novice....but I know how to breed a great dog. Based my opinion on that experience. Of course turkey breeding programs are tons different!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-15693807
 
Aug. 12, 2015 @memphis wrote

Feisty.....I've never raised poults. So I'm clueless. ..but I do know they are susceptible to cold & wet. I was perusing the Porter site and he has tips on raising poults that I found interesting. He is also having an end of season sale. $5.00 per poult. Wow. That's a deal. Wish I could order some. His birds are gorgeous. Love looking through the different varieties he offers. Sigh....maybe some day. ......

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-15696193
 
Aug. 14, 2015 @memphis wrote

700


This is the hen I caught in rush hour traffic. Any thoughts how old she might be? She's laying.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-15707524
 
Aug. 15, 2015 @memphis wrote

duluthralphie said:
Fiesty I think you should name him "Pat" after that character from Saturday night live that we never knew if it was a man or woman.. and everyone tried to find out by asking he/she questions..


Probably way before your time. BUT that way if your wrong and it turns into a girl again, you still have a name for it..
Click to expand...
I like Pat! I'm old enough to remember that on SNL. It was hilarious.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-15711460
 
Aug. 15, 2015 @memphis wrote

Does Ethel have just the one baby? She looks like a good moma. Both of my hens are still laying. How long will they lay? The Blue Slate, Daisy, gets really anxious. She paces & is is very vocal. Quite the drama queen. I put a dog crate with hay in the pen but she isn't interested in it. She almost layed the egg on my foot. Then ate dinner & took a nap. The Bourbon doesn't go through all of that. So what's up with all the drama?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-15711787
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Similar threads

D
    • Like
Remembering 2002-21For New DIY Preps
Replies
2
Views
2K
SilkieMom0406
SilkieMom0406
T
    • Like
    • Love
Mallard ducks egg laying experience
Replies
8
Views
7K
raingarden
raingarden
Silkie2005
    • Like
The Story Of My Turkeys 🦃
Replies
2
Views
729
Silkie2005
Silkie2005
Turner_Family_Flock
    • Like
    • Love
What I've Learned in Our First Year
Replies
6
Views
2K
BackroadGirl57
BackroadGirl57
Oldallamerican
    • Like
Drop in Egg Production
Replies
4
Views
1K
Oldallamerican
Oldallamerican

New posts New threads Active threads

Back
Top Bottom