Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Jan. 14, 2016 @memphis wrote

I just remember Aurora talking about Adam bleeding her hens well before she saw any eggs. That combined with how long a hen stays fertile after a breeding....you may want separate them before Penguin sneaks in under the radar. I got a kick out of Ethel. She's found a snug place to hang out. I can't fool my turkeys, they seem to know when I'm trying to fake them out. Twerps!

Aurora! So excited the turkey eggs are doing so well! Can't wait to see the babies!

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[R2elk]

Jan. 14, 2016 @memphis wrote

Smoked turkey/turkey fat gravy...mmmm!

R2elk, your set up sounds perfect for turkeys. Thanks for the fat information. I understand. I was thinking Daisy was getting a bit pudgy. Seems it's rather normal.

I'm just sticking with hens for now. I'm just not dealing with a rough tom. I realize some are perfectly appropriate. My luck, I'd end up with a jerk.

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[R2elk]

Jan. 15, 2016 @memphis wrote

Adam may just have faded red feathers. Annie's feathers are much darker. The sun will fade the red color. I've always thought Adam was a hunk! Aurora, post that glamour shot again. Ralphie, you do need eggs!

Holmes, I'm assuming your Tom is a cross....but so handsome!!

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[R2elk]

Jan. 15, 2016 @memphis wrote

Geez he's so handsome! I think his feathers faded in the sun like Annie's did. Her new ones are a lot darker. I'm anxious to see what he & Pebble babies look like.

It's the shot where you playing with the color settings.

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[R2elk]

Jan. 15, 2016 @memphis wrote

My girls are so fun! The longer they are here the funnier they get. Had my 11 year old aussie out loose with us this morning. Put the old guy on a down stay. Daisy is not comfortable around loose dogs. Annie, however, keeps pulling his hair. Poor old guy. She slowly approaches him. When she figures out he isn't getting up here she grabs a hunk of hair & tugs.

And Daisy is getting bossy. When she wants to hop in my lap, she starts bugging me till I sit down somewhere.

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[R2elk]

Jan. 15, 2016 @memphis wrote

Hey Feisty! Sorry your freezing. But sounds like Peeps is doing great! Sounds like your DH & Peeps have completely bonded! Love it!! You definitely have to post pictures of the boys! It's been forever!

Aurora...Bourbon Buff?

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[R2elk]

Jan. 15, 2016 @memphis wrote

This is Annie. Mid-molt showing the difference between her older faded feathers & her new darker feathers.

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[R2elk]

Jan. 15, 2016 @memphis wrote

That's a huge bummer. I sure hate that Feisty. . We were all rooting for her. Dang.

Yeah...Porter is playing! Adam is a teaching aid! I think he's a Bourbon Red. I'm sure I'm wrong. But that's my guess.

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[R2elk]

Jan. 16, 2016 @memphis wrote

Daisy's new head feathers are a steel grey with white tips. And look how fuzzy her little snood is. Also, all those little dots on her cheeks and around her eyes are teeny tiny little feathers. Just thought her new feathers are pretty. And love her fuzzy snood. Thought I'd share....

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[R2elk]

Jan. 16, 2016 @memphis wrote

Thanks Holm....her old feathers were grey. I was surprised her new feathers were two-toned. By the way, I love those Golden Narragansetts!

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