Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Dec. 7, 2015 @memphis wrote

I believe the view from the roof made them realize there is more to the world than their backyard! . Did Adam go these turkey strolls too? Is there a ringleader? Or lead belly button?

I found a turkey egg in their nest today! I suspect Daisy. What the heck?

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[R2elk]

Dec. 7, 2015 @memphis wrote

I know Feisty, I haven't seen an egg in several weeks. I thought they were on break! I'm not lighting their coop. Don't know what they are doing!

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[R2elk]

Dec. 7, 2015 @memphis wrote

But heck, a turkey egg here and there helps make up for the lack of eggs from my free loading, slacker, molting hens!

Hope Ralphie takes advantage of Nashville ' s hat & boot shops! They have some great ones! His turkeys will freak if he shows up in cowboy boots instead of flip flops & socks! And a big 'ole cowboy hat will set them all off!

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[R2elk]

Dec. 7, 2015 @memphis wrote

My turkeys seem to like the cold weather. Do the house turkeys wear some kind of diaper?

Annie is in hard molt. Red feathers everywhere! She is full of pins. Daisy is growing in new feathers too, but her molt doesn't seem as hard.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16207778

 

[R2elk]

Dec. 7, 2015 @memphis wrote

I'm going to get pictures. She just started heavily molting. I picked her up this evening & felt a ton of pins! Poor baby!

Well...Turkeyparents...your right. Turkeys have amazing and unique personalities. I think that's why we love 'em. They can do some funny stuff!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16208309

 

[R2elk]

Dec.8, 2015 @memphis wrote

Well...can't quite bring myself to have a house fowl, or one in my bed.

Have any of you ever grown fodder? I was considering trying it. Just to add greens to their diets in winter. Not sure if I need another project right now.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16209647

 

[R2elk]

Dec.8, 2015 @memphis wrote

Geez, it's going to be almost 70 here today. I think I'm sneaking away from work at noon.
Even with our mild winters, this is pretty warm!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16209823

 

[R2elk]

Dec.8, 2015 @memphis wrote

Hey Ralphie! So glad the weather is cooperating. You need to nix the tacky 2x4 in the jet. I'm thinking customized perches with a laminate finish for easy scraping. It would have to be color coordinated to match the jet interior. The dimensions of the roost would need to be customized to be the exact size for JJ'S feet. I have the same problem with cowboy boots. Wide foot x high arch! Guess you'll need to settle for a cowboy hat! I hope your brother plays the banjo!

Looks like belly button has taken hold. Did you notice Coppers signature lkne? He has all his birds broken down per our temperament scale.

Daisy laid an egg yesterday. ....WHY? Got any ideas Ralphie?

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[R2elk]

Dec.8, 2015 @memphis wrote

What about Turkey diapers isn't there any of those out there? Well anyway got my sandwich stolen by my Turkey had to back inside and make another one. Too bad he doesn't know it was a turkey sandwich

I think "Flight Suit" makes a size for turkeys & geese.

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[R2elk]

Dec.8, 2015 @memphis wrote

LOL...I think we are a pretty civil group! Mostly sharing turkey information and a lot of goofy turkey stories. Glad you joined us.

Both hens are laying now. Found an Annie egg & Daisy is sitting in her nest box. Annie is in hard molt. What the heck is going on? I didn't expect eggs this time of year.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16210312