Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Dec.27, 2015 @memphis wrote

Hey guys....notice the nice railing on the back stairs of Coffee new farm! Perfect for turkey perching!

Wait! What guy Coffee? Is he Ralphie/ Judy approved too? Has he been turkey tested??

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16295166

 

[R2elk]

Dec.27, 2015 @memphis wrote

LOL! Coffee I couldn't be happier for you! When will you move? That place is a gem. Your going to love it! And of course we can't wait for you to get Porter! Gee....that will be two new guys in your life!

Ralph. ..what the heck happened?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16295541

 

[R2elk]

Dec.27, 2015 @memphis wrote

I can't believe all your girls are laying! Did you notice the person in Austria whose hen is layng? It's a world wide hen laying thing going on!

Coffee...please get Porter by himself first. He will really bond with you. Aurora & I both did that with turkeys that were last springs hatch. And both bonded & turned snuggly! Just wait till you get snuggled by a turkey!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16295596

 

[R2elk]

Dec.27, 2015 @memphis wrote

How bad is the hen? Did you separate her? Any idea what caused the riot?

Taking Porter early will be perfect! We can talk her through the bonding!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16295725

 

[R2elk]

Dec.27, 2015 @memphis wrote

Coffee....you know Porter is famous! He's on Kevin Porters site! That's a huge deal for us turkey folks! And you cannot be intimidated by him. They are so sweet! They really bond with people! Their temperaments are a lot different from chickens. Your going to love having turkeys!

So...does the boyfriend like turkeys? My husband died 20 something years ago. In his 30's. I've been there....sigh. So I'm excited to see all these great things happening in your life!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16295829

 

[R2elk]

Dec.28, 2015 @memphis wrote

That is a beautiful bird! Coffee your a lucky girl!

Ralph...is he a tolerant?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16298159

 

[R2elk]

Dec.28, 2015 @memphis wrote

Chaos...love the graffiti coop! The new turkeys are beautiful! So does that mean you have two tom's and one hen? I'm assuming you'll be adding another 12 hens. Enough for both boys!! Good luck with the eggs!

Ralph...is that a band of slate on Porters tail feathers? Beautiful!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16299165

 

[R2elk]

Dec.29, 2015 @memphis wrote

ts the same with dogs. AKC recognizes different "varieties" within a specific breed. For example: Beagle is a recognized breed of dog with two varieties - 1 3inch and 15 inch. Dachshund is a breed of dog with several recognized varieties - smooth, long hair, wire hair and under 11 pounds.

So a turkey is a turkey divided by variety....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16303823

 

[R2elk]

Dec.29, 2015 @memphis wrote

Chaos....are you considering some type of black turkey? I wish they had had the mottled black hens. I think they are pretty cool looking. How are the new turkeys doing? Are you sitting in the pen with them turning them into lappers??

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16303864

 

[R2elk]

Dec.29, 2015 @memphis wrote

A picture of one of my BA hens got selected for the Official Caption Contest. Huh...just noticed.

We need to start submitting turkey pictures!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16304024