Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Dec.22, 2015 @memphis wrote

Is it "Porter" Coffee is considering? Is he a tolerant?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16276134

 

[R2elk]

Dec.22, 2015 @memphis wrote

I'm excited for her! She'll become another turkey convert. Hope she picks Ginger!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16276348

 

[R2elk]

Dec.23, 2015 @memphis wrote

I've always heard shipped turkey eggs have a low hatch rate. I like how R2elk broke it down in financial terms. Last year friends of mine got their poultry order from Porters in June. Due to the late winter. I just wonder which you'd get quicker....eggs or poults?

Aurora. ...hatch them all! You go girl! A January hatch makes great sense for Thanksgiving & Christmas next year! I can't wait to see some of those Red Bronze babies!

Ralph...those boys are stunning. I understand. Hens are so sweet, but the toms are eye candy! I'm excited for Coffee! I'm a complete turkey convert. I love my chickens, but turkeys are just special! She's going to love it! Wonder if she has a deck???

And, even if it's a joke, you ought to wrap up a fake Porters Gift Certificate for your DW.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16277282

 

[R2elk]

Dec.23, 2015 @memphis wrote

My poor Annie is nothing but a bundle of pin feathers. At least its warm here. I think it's going to be in the 70's the rest of the week. This weather is to weird.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16277289

 

[R2elk]

Dec.23, 2015 @memphis wrote

All my chickens are now in official molt mode. Got one little egg yesterday. But still getting Daisy eggs. One turkey egg is the perfect breakfast! I poached one last night. It was great.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16277349

 

[R2elk]

Dec.23, 2015 @memphis wrote

Maybe Coffee will take Ginger. . I bet if she takes him only, maybe a week before the hens arrive, he would really bond with her. Both Aurora & I spent about a week with just the one bird & they quickly turned into snuggly lappers.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16278423

 

[R2elk]

Dec.23, 2015 @memphis wrote

What color hens will go with him?

I just love that Coffee is joining us on the dark (meat) side....turkeys are such fun pets. She's going to really enjoy them.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16278493

 

[R2elk]

Dec.23, 2015 @memphis wrote

Currently I'm up in Missouri. It's almost 70 degrees? What the heck is up with this weather?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16278497

 

[R2elk]

Dec.23, 2015 @memphis wrote

When will she take them? I sure hope she takes Ginger. And I hope she takes him a week before the hens! She's going to love having a lapper!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16278573

 

[R2elk]

Dec.23, 2015 @memphis wrote

Oh geez Aurora! Your DH may insist you start going to "Incubator Anonymous " meetings!

Can one of you guys explain "Small Eye" defect to me? How does it affect a turkey? Was trying to find more information on it and couldn't.

Ralph...have you figured out how to caponize yet? I'm still hoping Coffee considers Ginger. He doesn't need to be part of a breeding program. He can just be a great pet (lawn ornament )!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16279500