Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Jul. 15, 2020 @memphis wrote

I've always love the pic of you in the hammock. And Romeo with your son. Your birds are twinkies too! Why do people think they are mean? Spend time with them & give them an occasional treat & they fall all over you!

Iris really wasn't looking for a new home. Just trying to help out a friend. He's been bugging me for months. I may get her back this fall. Or one of her poults. We'll see.

So I'm left with Daisy,Blossom & Marigold. A funny bunch

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22936210

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 15, 2020 @memphis wrote

Oh.. forgot about that!
Well...most of us know how to deal with the meanies.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22937391

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 16, 2020 @memphis wrote

When your coonhound wins the first round...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22941707

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 16, 2020 @memphis wrote

Actually I've had turkey bruises that friends have asked about thinking someone beat me up. It's a long story but I got slammed into a doorjamb

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22941833

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 16, 2020 @memphis wrote

Well R2elk....he finally got me!! Almost knocked me out! All my fault. Was being stupid.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22942257

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 17, 2020 @memphis wrote

Anyone want to see my black eye? Its impressive. But don't want to freak anyone out.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22946900

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 17, 2020 @memphis wrote

Ok...
He did a number on me.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22946941

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 17, 2020 @memphis wrote

Charming. Wonder how long I'll be sporting this look

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22946944

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 17, 2020 @memphis wrote

It hurt when it happened but now it's just tender.
I think it looks like I was punched too.

Daisy kept eyeballing it. Seriously. She was side eyeing it. Others didn't notice. But she did

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22947803

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 17, 2020 @memphis wrote

She never pecks. But she did notice it. But...its Daisy. I'll admit it...we are kind of attached at the hip & she questions anything different. I think she's of above intelligence. Keep in mind I'm biased when it comes to her.

But one of the first things I did with the hound was teach him NOT to jump on me. He's too big for that. Yes he jumps on the bed but jumps near the bottom. That took a bit of training too. He will come & cuddle. Hes very sweet & sensitive. But dam....look out if he doesn't want to do something. We've had a few battles. Toenails are ongoing.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22948193