Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Jan. 9, 2016 @memphis wrote

I was lucky enough to be able to audit several judges at the Ohio Nationals several years ago. Boy was that fun. Over 5000 birds.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16359846

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 9, 2016 @memphis wrote

Holm...they are a cute couple!

Ralphie. ..so Sidekick ambushed Penguin. Knowing how clever turkeys can be, I'm sure it was completely planned! Or just dumb turkey luck!

I have no idea what the SOP is for slates. I just thought it would be cool, if Holm is going to show, to enter a turkey too! I've hardly ever seen turkeys entered at shows. What would be interesting is to get a few judges opinions on the birds.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16360199

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 9, 2016 @memphis wrote

The point would be is to get judges opinions. So you show up with a few nice slate hens. Talk over the good and bad points. It would help in developing a breeding program.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16360227

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 9, 2016 @memphis wrote

As in judging dogs. There are subtitles that are hard to glean from any standard . It can be insightful to talk about each individual animal.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16360236

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 9, 2016 @memphis wrote

Yep...same same with dogs Holm. But if Ralphie 's flock has moved past the standard for blue slate color then it's not worth entering. Heck, maybe I'll enter Miss Daisy just for the learning experience.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16360249

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 9, 2016 @memphis wrote

Amateurs! Those birds should be ring ready! Can you tell I've been an AKC judge for 20 years? Turkeys are capable of learning. A little practice would go a long way.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16360304

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 9, 2016 @memphis wrote

Daisy love it! She really likes people & is curious about them. My sister volunteers at a wildlife preserve in St. Louis. She leads children on tours. She thinks Daisy would make a wonderful demo bird.

Feisty. ...are you catching some of that west coast rain?

Coffee....where are you? Moving???? Hopefully! !

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16360427

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 9, 2016 @memphis wrote

Got home early yesterday. Knowing today was going to be a rainy washout I took the girls on a hike. Broke my own rule and took them around to the front again. I was sitting on the front porch step when the mail woman came by. She's not my normal guy. She almost had a heart attack seeing the two turkeys sitting there with me. Then Annie decided to follow her doing that "barking" thing. Mail woman was not amused. And I had to go contain Annie. If someone is walking by with a dog, she tends to want to go for the dog. Goofy bird!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...-talk-2000-2100.966414/page-431#post-16360461

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 9, 2016 @memphis wrote

I saw that on the news. Didn't realize you felt it! Yikes!

Daisy would be a wonderful turkey ambassador. There is a group here that takes chickens to nursing homes. Daisy would be good at that.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16360591

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 9, 2016 @memphis wrote

Just sold both turkeys, I also canceled my order from Porter's. I decided I have too many birds so will just focus on chickens for now. My family is happy about that, nobody else really likes turkeys here

So I'll just enjoy reading other peoples turkey stories now.

Aww...too bad! I would have gotten rid of the chickens first! But I understand. Don't be a stranger over here!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16360641