Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Sep. 8, 2015 @memphis wrote

I may be over thinking the differences in turkey temperaments. I've been an AKC judge so long...and expect to see a difference in temperament or skill sets in different dog breeds. For instance Herding breeds want to herd, Working breeds want to work, and Terrier breeds are referred to as the "Terribles" for a reasons. And even amid various breeds within the same Group there are differences. Hounds...some hunt by scent (Dachshund ), some hunt by sight (Afghan). So I was assuming that there was differences between Heritage turkey breeds. Is one breed considered to be friendlier, is another breed known to be more aloof. Smarter, dumber, aggressive, laid back...you get the idea. There are differences in chicken breeds. Still curious....


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[R2elk]

Sep. 8, 2015 @memphis wrote

Bob, that makes sense! My Bourbon Red is a lovable goof-ball. And for what it matters so is my Blue Slate! Thanks!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-15809520

 

[R2elk]

Sep. 10, 2015 @memphis wrote

Our winters are wet. And with high humidity it's miserable. An inch of snow shuts down the city. We have no snow plows. But usually we get ice. Which is so destructive. Not looking forward to it. Honestly the short daylight hours bother me the most. Dark going & coming from work.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-15816247

 

[R2elk]

Sep. 11, 2015 @memphis wrote

My two hens stay pretty close. They figured out where MY coop is so now they fly over the gate & roost on the back porch rail. That way they can spy on me by looking in the back door. Little bit creepy.
Are ya'alls hens still laying? I keep finding eggs everywhere.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-15823057

 

[R2elk]

Sep. 13, 2015 @memphis wrote

I'll pour a drink to a Creamettes! I was just needing an excuse!
I did look them up...very cute...love their little feather tuft hats!

So why do my turkeys occasionally lay soft shelled eggs? They are on chicken layer with a dish of oyster shell. They also free range several house a day. Could it be stress? They have only been here a few months. Maybe they haven't settled in completely. I have to travel for business. ..would that affect them? Me being gone a few days? I have a chicken sitter that looks in on them twice a day. I've never had this happen with the chickens.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-15829525

 

[R2elk]

Sep. 14, 2015 @memphis wrote

Uh...yeah...there is another name for Creamettes some people prefer. Ralph, just post a picture. They are cute!

Feisty...glad Turkules is getting better! He's beautiful. The babies are adorable.

I have to tuck in my turkeys each night. Started with just herding them back into the pen. But they finally caught on to the fact they got a treat before bedtime. So now I just stand at the gate & call them.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-15834420

 

[R2elk]

Sep. 15, 2015 @memphis wrote

Hey Ralphie...how is Ethel doing? Is she still trying to get to her babies?

My Daisy decided she's a lap turkey.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-15838212

 

[R2elk]

Sep. 15, 2015 @memphis wrote

Good question. What does everyone use for nest boxes?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-15838379

 

[R2elk]

Sep. 15, 2015 @memphis wrote

I think I'll try the lean-to approach. We'll see if they decide to use it. Thanks!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-15838566

 

[R2elk]

Sep. 16, 2015 @memphis wrote

I say hen. My Bourbon Red hen struts occasionally. Never have seen the Blue Slate strut.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-15841671