Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Dec. 1, 2015 @memphis wrote

If inheritance of genes is sex linked in turkeys , then I'm over my head. I don't see that in my dogs. That's the base of my experience with recessive inheritance. This conversation is interesting. Maybe Copper knows, or Ralph can ask his new BFF.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16183240

 

[R2elk]

Dec. 2, 2015 @memphis wrote

My thoughts exactly regarding Porters. We are lucky. I'm addicted to the calculator.

Ralphie. ..when are you heading south?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16183475

 

[R2elk]

Dec. 2, 2015 @memphis wrote

Chaos. ..I love Sweetgrass too! One of my favorites. I love that your considering more hens! Do you incubate or let moma brood?

Ralphie. .. how long will you be gone? I hate being gone from my birds. Of course I don't think ANYONE can take as good care of them than me! A turkey jet...I can only imagine!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16183599

 

[R2elk]

Dec. 2, 2015 @memphis wrote

Ralph, I'm assuming if Carrie is not turkey tolerant all bets are off.

Chaos, have you seen those flight suits for large fowl? Ralph could order a personalized one for each bird!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16183611

 

[R2elk]

Dec. 2, 2015 @memphis wrote

Sorry for such an inane post...but really. ..is there anything funnier than a turkey running? My girls were being silly tonight. I'm enjoying these guys way too much! And after all the silliness, it was turkey tuck-in time. Nothing better than a few hen hugs!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16185875

 

[R2elk]

Dec. 2, 2015 @memphis wrote

Copper. ...what cross are you incubating? Do you light your coop to get your hens to lay?

Feisty, I have a short clip on my phone of my turkeys running. Never fails to crack up my friends. Of course they all think I've lost my mind.

Chaos. ..what did you decide to get for hens?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16188002

 

[R2elk]

Dec. 3, 2015 @memphis wrote

Chaos...I'm thinking turkey math is worse than chicken math! The mottled blacks are beautiful, hope she's a hen! Are you getting close on the new pen? Is T-Bone the only tom you have right now.

Feisty. ..I'm not getting an incubator. I don't trust myself!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16188018

 

[R2elk]

Dec. 3, 2015 @memphis wrote

Chaos, I'm mulling over your genotype question. My experience is limited to dogs. Email Kevin Porter! Seems he's pretty good about helping folks understand turkey genetics!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16188023

 

[R2elk]

Dec. 3, 2015 @memphis wrote

Loving the science class!

Ralph...have a safe trip. Keep in touch!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16188841

 

[R2elk]

Dec. 3, 2015 @memphis wrote

Well Ron, I actually have a Bourbon Red hen with a beard. My girls will also display on occasion. Are they gobbling? Hens don't gobble. And hens have little snoods. How old are they?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16190180