Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Jan. 19, 2016 @memphis wrote

I've never been to Wyoming. Let's just all meet at R2elks! We can all trade turkeys and dig up those olive trees for Ralphie! Feedman, I can pick you up on the way. Aurora, you may need to register for an emotional support turkey & fly out.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16413133

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 20, 2016 @memphis wrote

There is a learning curve to turkeys!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16414104

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 20, 2016 @memphis wrote

The original poster checked out the ingredients in different feeds until she found a feed that contained the extra ingredients in the amounts recommended. Here is her original post.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1071304/aggressive-turkey#post_16353866

You have to get used to getting rid of turkeys. You cannot keep all of the turkeys that you have in addition to all the poults that you are going to hatch.

Read the link about how diet can affect turkey temperament. It's worth the read...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16414109

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 20, 2016 @memphis wrote

As breeding season approaches, I'm finding tom behavior interesting. It minds me more of my dogs than my chickens. I guess because it's a seasonal thing with turkeys. My roosters just merrily hop on hens all year long. But as the season approaches, it's so interesting to see how the Tom's behavior is spooling. Just musing here, still on the learning curve.

Meanwhile I did dig out some of my dog agility equipment. Once the birds get over its presence, I swear I'm teaching the turkeys to run a course!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16414126

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 20, 2016 @memphis wrote

Ralph...my family has me under close observation! I'm actually working with a young dog, hence a few agility pieces. Turkeys are fascinated. Might as well train one of them along with the dog....

Keeping my fingers crossed for Ginger & Penguin. Hope goes all goes well for them!

Ralph, you'll have pens for JJ & Sidekick. Ginger & Penguin are gone. I guess Porter is remaining a bachelor. Don't you have another slate tom?

R2elk...do you separate your tom's into breeding pens too? Or do you just have one guy, or two, with all the girls?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16414494

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 20, 2016 @memphis wrote

Feedman, how old is the Blue Palm??

If you guys are meeting. ..I'm in! My sister is in St.Louis county. We could meet there unless we need to head farther North to meet Ralph.

Have van....will travel....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16414910

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 20, 2016 @memphis wrote

I had a project at the airport, right across from the Mall of America. In the evenings we would wander around the Mall, it was pretty cool. I'm just thankful I was up there in the summer!

Ralph....you need to pick up Holm and take him with you to meet Feedman. Hom will have his permit by then, you can relax and let him drive!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16415415

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 20, 2016 @memphis wrote

That was several years ago when I worked on that airport. I built a heavy maintenance facility. I'm an architect specializing in aviation. I just remember enjoying the Mall of America. There was one Italian place we loved eating at. Name escapes me now.

Holm...sounds like you got a real jive turkey!

Interesting that someone wants only black. But how nice that you have someone who wants only black!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16415958

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 20, 2016 @memphis wrote

Holm....my friend....don't mistake a woman with an opinion for a woman who is not happy.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16415987

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 20, 2016 @memphis wrote

R2elk....impressive! What goes into selecting a breeding tom each year. Do you look for size, color, follow the SOP? Is it pedigree. Just curious.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16416428