Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Feb. 17, 2016 @memphis wrote

I like "TTT"! Good one.

Ok, Coffee, here's the deal. When Porter comes to your house he's going to be out of his element and lonely. You are going to get a lawn chair and just sit in his pen so he gets used to you. Then start hand feeding him treats. He will soon decide your his new best buddy & be a lapper before you know it. The key is lots of one on one time. Trust me....it worked for me, Aurora, Feisty and even the guy who took Porter. Your gonna love him!!

I love that JJ, as lead turkey, allows you to hold him in front of the guys! He's special!!

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[R2elk]

Feb. 18, 2016 @memphis wrote

Feisty, turkeys are so funny. Poor Big Bird! She obviously figured out how to let you know her world was not right. I have fake gourd eggs in my turkey nest but they kick them out & I think they play soccer with them. I don't know. They can be creatures of habit. I guess in her world those eggs need to be there. I have visions of her crossing her legs all day waiting for you to come home. Moma to the rescue!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16564393

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 18, 2016 @memphis wrote

So poor molting mess Daisy still doesn't want to be touched. But she wants to sit next to me. She'll hop up on a bench next to me & tug on my hair or jacket. She's practically tail-less. Growing feathers looks painful to me. Her new feathers are a lot darker. Poor girl.

Annie looks gorgeous. But she still has feathers coming in too. She's become my main lapper since Daisy won't be touched. However, Daisy will circle the lawn chair looking at me like I'm a traitor. She tried to pull Annie's tail feathers last night. Major incriminating eye contact going on. Daisy is giving me a guilt trip. But Annie is enjoying the lap time!

This is my first turkey molt. Surprises me how long it takes. And I'm still confused with their timing.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16564422

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 18, 2016 @memphis wrote

Makes good sense R2elk!

Oh geez....I remember the orange vest experiment! . I still think some our folks need them during hunting season. But good luck getting a bird to sit still for a fitting!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16564571

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 18, 2016 @memphis wrote

That was my biggest lesson....Turkeys are NOT chickens.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16565126

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 18, 2016 @memphis wrote

Anybody ever do the Vaseline & twist thing? I dremel my dogs nails twice a week & I would think that would be hard to get your bird to tolerate that.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16566149

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 18, 2016 @memphis wrote

Aurora, the other turkey hens are laying in her nest too?

R2elk, I've been debating about getting a tom. I'm never going to gave enough hens to make one happy. At least right now I wont. I'd have a heart attack if a Tom hurt one of my girls. I think right now I'll stick with my two hens. Well, at least that's the way I feel today.....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16567409

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 18, 2016 @memphis wrote

R2elk....you've got my number! I'd be up to my eyebrows in poults! My family would have to do an intervention. For now I'm sticking with my girls. Heck, I'm still learning. Not one to jump without looking!

Well Aurora, at least you've solved the mystery of the missing eggs!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16568062

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 20, 2016 @memphis wrote

She stole Pebbles eggs? Thief!! Pebbles just let her steal them? Where was Pebbles, is she not sitting any more? How nice that they cooped themselves. My girls know when it's bedtime. They know the routine. Not sure what's up with Ralphs boys!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16574502

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 21, 2016 @memphis wrote

R2elk!!! They are just gorgeous! And your such a talented photog. The one time my girls displayed was when a hawk was sitting in one of my trees.

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