Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Nov. 16, 2015 @memphis wrote

I think they figured out I was messing with them which made them act sillier. Can turkeys play? Do they have a sense of humor? Hmmm....

Feisty, how did you make your dust baths? I was thinking of using a baby pool.

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[R2elk]

Nov. 16, 2015 @memphis wrote

My dogs play, and have a sense of humor. My chickens. ...not so much. I'm convinced turkeys play!

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[R2elk]

Nov. 16, 2015 @memphis wrote

Love it when they play like that.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16105900

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 16, 2015 @memphis wrote

Aurora, hope you feel better soon. MM is right, Adam loves his moma. Just like most guys, don't embarrass him in front of the girls. No idea if Pebbles will lay now since they are supposed to be seasonal layers. But I can't wait for baby pictures! e

I will say I haven't seen turkey eggs in two days. Wonder if they are finally done for the year.

MM....how much fun is the dog & turkeys playing. Mine will get silly but this is the first time I joined them. They really cranked it up. I'm having way too much fun with these guys!

Ralphie. ..they bring therapy chickens to my mom's residence. They use silkies. The older folks LOVE it. And they always have "back in the day" chicken stories. It's pretty cool.

Daisy would be great at it. She'll let anyone pet her and loves sitting in a lap. Such a funny girl. She's been great with my senior neighbors. They can't get over how friendly she is. Most of the have had experiences with chickens. But they get a real kick out of the turkeys.

And yes MM....you have a great excuse for a another turkey.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16106623

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 16, 2015 @memphis wrote

Holm...he's gorgeous! My two girls are single & looking.....just in case he ever needs to go live somewhere else.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16107544

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 16, 2015 @memphis wrote

Hmmm.....maybe I need a royal palm to go with my Bourbon Red and Blue Slate. He is handsome!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16107835

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 16, 2015 @memphis wrote

That's interesting. I don't know much about Royal Palms. Is your tom mean? Did you breed him? I know the Bourbon Red and Slate toms can be quite sweet. I told Ralph he ought to borrow him to breed to Ethel. ...just to get even more colors....since he is so colorful. LOL. Will you be using him in your breeding program? What hens do you have?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16108411

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 17, 2015 @memphis wrote

OMG poor Adam! Didn't realize they could even swallow a snood. And he's eating in full strut! He must be exhausted by the end of the day.

Get a Royal Palm Fiesty!

I would bet I could get Daisy to use a harness. She'd be a great therapy turkey. But she would probably clear the room if she pooped!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16109077

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 17, 2015 @memphis wrote

Ethel would be great! We need to start a Therapy Turkey Group! LOL!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16109230

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 17, 2015 @memphis wrote

Uggg.....we may get up to 5 inches of rain today. High winds too. My chickens don't mind the rain but HATE the wind.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16109321