Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Jan. 21, 2016 @memphis wrote

My turkeys react more to the squirrels. They will chase them. However, if the blue Jays start screeching they start scanning the skies for hawks.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16424040

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 21, 2016 @memphis wrote

My Sussex are almost as fun as my turkeys. By far my best foragers. Sweet & friendly. Big easy going birds.

Did not get Daisy out on the agility equipment today due to the rain. However, she & Annie decided to roost on top of the A Frame. After we get over our snow & ice I'm going to set up the weave poles. I really think she'll do well on them! Ralphie. ...stop rolling your eyes.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16424388

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 21, 2016 @memphis wrote

That's interesting Ralph. Daisy can be protective. She will stand between me and another person. If I'm fooling around with another bird, she's circling keeping an eye on the situation.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16424465

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 21, 2016 @memphis wrote

I'm finding turkey behavior intriguing. Hence the agility equipment. Just how much can a turkey learn? Just how much can you get a turkey to do? Don't laugh guys! I'm working on a young dog....might as well train a turkey too!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16424531

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 22, 2016 @memphis wrote

We have about 2 inches of snow, with a bit more to come. After I drink my morning gallon of coffee, I'm going to go play in the snow with the girls! Thankfully we didn't get the ice they thought we'd get.

Aurora /Chaos.....are you guys getting slammed. They keep talking about historic snow amounts moving east

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16426242

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 22, 2016 @memphis wrote

I'd be sitting there talking to those eggs! Wow....poultry pictures by Sunday! I think turkey babies are cuter than chicks, just because they have those big eyes!

Ralph when are yours due to hatch?

That's all they've been talking about....how DC is getting slammed. The MN folks have been laughing at our lack of snow removal equipment down her

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16426364

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 22, 2016 @memphis wrote

Big weekend for babies! Can't wait for pictures!

Got the turkeys out in the snow. They are having fun. Let the chickens out. All but one came trudging through the snow. Louise, one of the BA, wasn't too sure about the snow. Carried her up to the deck. She changed her mind quickly when I gave them oatmeal.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16426699

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 22, 2016 @memphis wrote

Annie is shaking the snow off of branches. I have a feeling that will occupy her the rest of the day. She's a goofball!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16426729

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 22, 2016 @memphis wrote

Ug....cold rain is the worst!

So what's the verdict Ralphie? What girls are going with which tom.....so many choices! You really need a Bourbon hen, or three!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16427123

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 22, 2016 @memphis wrote

And boy they relish a good meal! My BR chirps with delight between bites of a treat! Daisy prefers to sit in my lap and be fed by hand!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16427704