Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Mar. 6, 2020 @memphis wrote

We'll be thinking about you Turkey Parent! Keep us posted.

I don't think Daisy stole the keys. When I found them, Marigold was in the vicinity. Guilt by association maybe? I was lucky to find them....whew! Yes, I have spares, but those key fobs are really expensive. Didn't want to loose one! I only have two. Yes Shaw....teach your hound to find things!! After all, he's got a professional caliber nose. By the way.....there are a bunch of coonhound hunt clubs in Missouri. Never to early to start him! Our group has been working their dogs every weekend now. I'm a wimp....everytime I could join in the reindeer games....its been raining.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22278039

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 6, 2020 @memphis wrote

I just saw the new Chantix commercial Molpet! I want that turkeys wardrobe. Stylish!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22279117

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 7, 2020 @memphis wrote

Boy have I screwed up! A few times a week I make my self an egg, over easy, for breakfast. And I grill salmon for dinner a lot. I got in the habit of making the coonhound an egg while I'm making mine and he gets to have the crispy salmon skin. Now....EVERYTIME I get my skillet out he starts hopping around the kitchen using his outdoor voice! This dog in NOT food motivated but has decided he loves a salmon skin and his eggs over easy! If I over cook his egg he looks at me & starts barking again!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22280435

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 7, 2020 @memphis wrote

My turkeys are turds! I have a small table on one of my decks. On it I have several large heavy terra cotta pots I plant herbs in. The teenagers knocked off each pot spilling dirt all over the deck. Then they had the audacity to hop into it & take dust baths. Luckily the pots didn't break....but geez....what a mess.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22281730

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 7, 2020 @memphis wrote

Molpet....they're lucky they didn't get potted. I was not amused. And I believe they knew it.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22282236

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 9, 2020 @memphis wrote

Marigold jumped into my lap! I'm excited she's becoming a lapper. But there is room for improvement! She whacked me in the face with a wing. She landed like a ton of bricks. Then just stood there with her claws sinking into my legs.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22288316

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 9, 2020 @memphis wrote

Eve needed some attention!!
Molpet....I NEED A SPA DAY!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22288489

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 11, 2020 @memphis wrote

People have no idea about turkey temperament! Several of my neighbors were scared of them at first. Now of course these days they wander down just to get a hen hug. People are amazed when I tell them what good pets they can be. That, or, they think I'm just nuts....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22294629

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 11, 2020 @memphis wrote

I'm supposed to fly down to Austin next week. I'm starting to think I should cancel the trip. Can't decide.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22297148

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 12, 2020 @memphis wrote

I'd reconsider traveling out of the country right now. R2elk has a point.
I'm cancelling my trip. I'd have a hard time dealing with getting sick right now.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22298466