Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Oct. 20, 2019 @memphis wrote

I was curious how Daisy would handle the new girls. Typical Daisy....she's laid back about the whole thing. No pecking or squabbling. They seem to give her wide birth. She sits on my lap observing the whole affair. However, here is the coonhounds reaction when I told him we were getting more turkeys.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21863418

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 22, 2019 @memphis wrote

Does DQ give Judy hen hugs too? I'm betting one good hen hug & Judy lets moves her into the guest room!!

Blossom, the Auburn, is taking treats from my hand now! And let's me pat her head. Marigold is still untying my shoes. She'll hang out but no pets yet.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21868286

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 24, 2019 @memphis wrote

I have a soft spot for Blue Slate!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21873964

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 24, 2019 @memphis wrote

Let the two new girls out to explore my backyard. They did great!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21875689

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 24, 2019 @memphis wrote

Until Daisy showed them my fern bed!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21875694

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 24, 2019 @memphis wrote

Then Iris showed Blossom her favorite hang out spot!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21875700

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 24, 2019 @memphis wrote

Thanks Shaw....they already had a bath!! But I like her shower technique!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21875807

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 24, 2019 @memphis wrote

Geez R2elk! I'm already worried about my annual hen fights. Seriously....I don't think they could get away with hiding anything. (Says the woman who thought Poppy was a girl...)
But they did have a great day! I was happy with how easily I got them back in the coop too. They pretty much followed Iris. Its acorn season and they sure ate their fill. They figured out I crack them for Daisy and they caught on quickly! I just sat on a bench stepping on acorns....I think we all had a nice day! They had fun exploring. Daisy hopped on the bench with me & Iris showed the new girls all the fun places in the yard. Lots of hen talk going on!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21876085

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 25, 2019 @memphis wrote

At this point it will be quite the colorful parade! My turkey sitter has been down several times and for the first time commented on how pretty they all are. Shes not one to call a turkey pretty! She always tells me beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21876911

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 26, 2019 @memphis wrote

Literally rained ALL day yesterday. Went & hung out in the coop with the girls for awhile. Didn't let them loose. I'm still keeping an eye on them until they get uses to the area. So they were not happy. Raining now....but supposed to wrap up this afternoon. Coonhound hates the rain...had to drag him outside. What a baby!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21879543