Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Aug. 22, 2019 @memphis wrote

LOL!! Your right! I've long ago determined RP's are "different ". Could NOT resist that penciled gene! I'm determined to make it work. She is sweet, skinny, but sweet. And she looked like an F18 launching off an aircraft carrier! They hit those mowers all at the same time & she didn't hesitate....boom....she launched. Poppy didn't seemed bothered until she disappeared on the horizon. Of course not much phases Daisy.

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[R2elk]

Aug. 22, 2019 @memphis wrote

Go native. LOL! Boy Daisy will get a kick out of that. It's the furthest thing from her mind!

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[R2elk]

Aug. 23, 2019 @memphis wrote

We are having a break in the heat. Well, mid-80's....but lower humidity!! The girls should love the break. So will the dogs. The Aussies don't care, but the coonhound is a creature of comfort & is not enjoying the heat! He's pickier about things than the Aussies. I never would have expected that. I also never expected what a good house dog he would be. He is a cuddler...since he's nothing but big ears & long legs, that can get awkward.

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[R2elk]

Aug. 23, 2019 @memphis wrote

I think Iris scared herself when she flew to the moon. She's been sticking close since her rescue. Poppy has not displayed or gobbled since. So that may have been a case of hysterics on her part. Daisy is being Daisy. She still wants her own golf cart....and a to go cup with watermelon flavored water. Oh, and then there is the matter of the tiara....

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[R2elk]

Aug. 23, 2019 @memphis wrote

Skinny Iris is still hanging close. Guess she scared herself the other day. Gosh she's such a pretty and delicate looking hen. So girlie. She not too delicate....can kick like a mule!

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[R2elk]

Aug. 24, 2019 @memphis wrote

The poults stood at the gate & watched Daisy & I head off for our evening stroll. They haven't followed us yet. Daisy drops them like hot potatoes when it's time for her walk. Kids are all back in school so they aren't out free ranging. But the grazing is good so she's not minding much! The poults get all excited when we reappear in the backyard. They just haven't worked up the courage to follow us yet. And that's ok....I have visions of Iris flying back to Arkansas when the first car drives by! She's quite dramatic at times!!

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[R2elk]

Aug. 24, 2019 @memphis wrote

Aww....love how you understand what your turkeys are saying! I'm sure the ladies are having a wonderful time roaming around! I've been working in the yard. The poults are suspicious of my tools. But since Daisy is closely supervising, they are sticking tight. I'll turn them into gardeners yet!!

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[R2elk]

Aug. 25, 2019 @memphis wrote

That was fun!! Looked complicated. Loved the Addams Family part! I wouldn't have known they messed up if you didn't say so.....

Waiting for rain. We need some. Thundered all afternoon yesterday and we might have gotten two drops. Had to water this morning. Daisy stuck her feet in the hose but the poults were horrified! They have so much to learn!!

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[R2elk]

Aug. 26, 2019 @memphis wrote

Love a turkey conference. It's so funny when they inspect something.
Flashpoint....those midget whites are so cute! I've never heard either one of my poults gobble.

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[R2elk]

Aug. 27, 2019 @memphis wrote

Your tom sounds like a good papa sfgwife.

Nice evening here last night. Daisy had two toddlers fussing over her. They sat there picking clovers for her. She ate them, to their delight. The one little guy would giggle like crazy when Daisy would take his clover. His dad was amazed....I didn't realize, but the kid has autism. Apparently he doesn't engage with animals much. Dad took pictures for the mom. It was a big deal for them. I don't know much about autism.... told dad the kid is welcome anytime. Dad was flabbergasted that the kid was engaging with , of all things, a turkey. They've tried a cat & the kid ignores it. And apparently he worries about dogs. They are new to the hood....this was the first time they stopped to meet Daisy.

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