Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Jan. 16, 2016 @memphis wrote

Aurora, your DH is gonna die when he realizes there are 79 turkey poults running rogue! I'll go like your page.

Holm, I would love it if you showed some slates. Hands on with a judge is quite enlightening.

Feedman...restoration is slow work. This weather doesn't help.

What did Porter say about Adam?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16395070

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 16, 2016 @memphis wrote

Friend of mine came by to watch me rewire some bonsai. He doesn't mind the chickens & turkeys so they were hanging out with us. That dang Daisy managed to wedge herself in between us at every turn. She is jealous. ...I guess.

Ralph, showing fowl is pretty hands off. Stuff the bird in a cage & wander off till the judging is over. Being an introvert could be an advantage! At several of the shows I've been too, the judges allowed me to audit them. I loved it.

Sure am getting excited about all the upcoming babies!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16395546

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 16, 2016 @memphis wrote

Feedman, so ... you have hens being bred now. Is that earlier than normal for your flock? Daisy is still laying away. I'm finding it interesting that so many hens seem to be laying early, all across the country, plus that person in Austria.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16395581

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 16, 2016 @memphis wrote

Seems like it's a trend. This year at least. I was surprised when that person in Austria started getting eggs early. Will you incubate all your eggs, or let the hens brood?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16395774

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 16, 2016 @memphis wrote

Oh geez...you too!! Aurora didn't let the dust settle on her super bator! It's now anchored in her living room! !

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16396209

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 17, 2016 @memphis wrote

Did you see Kevin Porter replied on Adam!

Said it had a black wing bourbon gene, Could not tell exactly what it was.

Chaos, can't wait!

Black wing bourbon gene....huh?

Ralph, are you going to get a few Bourbon hens?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16399502

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 17, 2016 @memphis wrote

Good deal Holm!

Black wing bronze gene....what is he basing that on?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16400760

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 18, 2016 @memphis wrote

Is that one of the Doms? It is tiny! Always amazes me how such tiny little guys can fight their way out of those shells. I've been thinking of adding Doms, I'll be interested to see what you think of them.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16403060

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 18, 2016 @memphis wrote

Ralph...how many blue slate hens do you have? Maybe Holm would let you borrow his Tom for a month this spring.....heck he'll be busy showing the slates....you could set up a pen for his tom & a few cute slate girls!

I know it pales in comparison, but it's 25 here this morning.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16403075

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 18, 2016 @memphis wrote

Aurora, have you run Adam through the calculator with any other type of hens...like slate or palm? Just wondering if you'll be diversifying the flock.....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16403091