Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Nov. 28, 2015 @memphis wrote

Yikes. ..forgot about the Lurky Turkeys!

So, let me try this again:

Lappers = seek laps & snuggles
Tolerants = seek your company and can be handled, but would rather not.
Lurkies = hang out with you but can't be touched
Belly Buttons = turds

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16162883

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 28, 2015 @memphis wrote

Feathyr, nice flock! How many do you have? Are they all Bourbons?

Are they:

Lappers
Tolerants
Lurkys
Belly Buttons

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16163433

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 28, 2015 @memphis wrote

Nothing better than a Lapper! Here is my Bourbon Red hen, Annie. She's my bearded lady.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16163887

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 29, 2015 @memphis wrote

Ralph...sorry to startle you first thing in the morning. Hopefully you at least had a cup of coffee. My poor Annie, all the other fowl tease her. Daisy has been known to tug on her beard. Even my dogs give her a funny look. I suspect there is some interspecies teasing going on there. However, even after growing up in a field of pigs, she has turned into a true Lapper! And when she bats those beautiful brown eyes, Ginger would completely forget about the beard! Maybe Ginger could sneak into your vehicle on your trip south...I can meet you in Nashville! Just don't let Carrie Underwood meet him...she's a country girl and may recognize his unique pedigree. After all JJ & Ethel offspring are now famous!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16164911

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 29, 2015 @memphis wrote

Wow Ginger! Dang Ralphie. ..your calico birds are all going to end up on Porters site! It's really cool he's helping to identify some of your birds. Most of which had me stumped!
I've always admired what he's done with his breeding program, and especially the information on genetics. And the calculator is the best. I'm even more impressed with his willingness to help folks trying to sort out their flocks. So is the Rusty Lavender on the site yet? If so where is he posted?

Been raining here none stop for two days. Uggg!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16167118

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 29, 2015 @memphis wrote

No rain here!!! Yeah..No snow yet either..

Here is the link to the picture


http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_144884317679710&key=6bb099c03c841e0aa94311ac07580ace&libId=ihl7tfey01001mqw000DAkh5z1l1q&loc=http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1052702/surviving-minnesota/680&v=1&out=http://www.porterturkeys.com/MRustyLavender.jpg&ref=http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1052702/surviving-minnesota/690&title=Surviving Minnesota! - Page 69&txt=http://www.porterturkeys.com/MRustyLavender.jpg

Ralph....that's a great picture of a BEAUTIFUL bird!

Chaos. ...did you get the pen for the new girls done yet?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16167203

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 29, 2015 @memphis wrote

It was meant to be Ralphie. ..it was meant to be...
Funny how things happen. Now they are famous!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16167298

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 29, 2015 @memphis wrote

Geez. ..I just asked if Ginger was a Lurky or Tolerant over on the breeding thread. They probably think I've lost it!

I can't wait to see the results of Gingers photo shoot!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16167317

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 29, 2015 @memphis wrote

Hey Feisty! We've been chatty! And Ron, I agree with Fiesty. Could not give up my Lappers!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16168394

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 30, 2015 @memphis wrote

I love my chickens, but my Lappers are more like pets at this point. Couldn't get rid of them!
Chaos. ..lack of light this time of year really limits my activities! I just lose all momentum when I get home & it's dark.

Ralphie, is Ginger having his photo shoot today? Hope you get the perfect glamour shot!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16169785