Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Jan. 26, 2016 @memphis wrote

Do all turkey hens go broody? Should I expect my hens will want to brood the year?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16445021

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 26, 2016 @memphis wrote

Can you break a broody turkey hen?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16445129

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 26, 2016 @memphis wrote

Geez...guess I can expect to go a few rounds with the girls this year!

Does everyone let their hens hatch a brood?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16445250

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 26, 2016 @memphis wrote

Did everyone catch the fact that Feisty has converted her shy Big Bird into a lapper? And Ginger is also now a confirmed lapper. I'm still blown away with how easily turkeys bond with humans. I'm really becoming a turkey nerd.....:/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16445264

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 26, 2016 @memphis wrote

So I guess I should come up a plan on how to deal with broody turkey hens. Maybe they will skip going broody....or am I deluding myself?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16445422

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 26, 2016 @memphis wrote

The mottleds are amazing! I love them! Thanks for the pics! Now I want a mottled hen!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16445799

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 27, 2016 @memphis wrote

So...I've been mulling over the upcoming "Broody Turkey Boxing Season". Thanks to Chaos for cementing that term in my head!

I've never dealt with a broody hen. IF one of my girls show signs of becoming broody, do I just let her go or try to break it? Should I assume they will decide to brood? Or is it like chickens, some do & some don't? Just looking for advise...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16450528

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 27, 2016 @memphis wrote

SS...I'd love to see a picture of your blue palm! Ralph is venturing into new territory this year for turkey color. He is borrowing a calico turkey from Holm for a month or so. Sounds like he'll end up with another 101 odd colors.

What are your breeding pens looking like this year?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16451350

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 27, 2016 @memphis wrote

SS are you part of Porters Turkey Genetics facebook bunch? They identified several of Ralph's "different colored" birds, and Porter ended up using their pictures on his site. We all thought that was pretty cool! So if you have something your not sure of....that's a great place to get answers. They even worked over Aurora's red tom.

I'm looking forward to Ralph's hatches this year. Its fun debating what variety they are! We are sort of doing that with Aurora's poults already! So SS we will be expecting pictures from you too. I'd love to see your blue tom!!!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16452190

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 27, 2016 @memphis wrote

There is a link to the discussion group at the bottom of his page. These folks don't play, they have Master Degrees in turkey identification!

Its a great resource. Also...we are all addicted to Porters calculator!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16452309