Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Jan. 27, 2016 @memphis wrote

Ya'll...what am I going to do if my hens go broody? I'm starting to obsess about it. I hate to think I'll be spending all summer in the Broody Turkey Hen Boxing arena. I have visions of me fighting with them all summer!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16452344

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 27, 2016 @memphis wrote

I also have visions of them trying to sneak away to establish obscure nesting sites.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16452351

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 27, 2016 @memphis wrote

Well see, that's just it....I get broody hens occasionally. Even if they are jerks, I can deal with them. But a big strong turkey hen....I've had bruises from them accidentally hitting me with their wings. Can you break a broody turkey hen....has anyone gone there before??

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16452375

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 27, 2016 @memphis wrote

SS, post pics of the slate sweetgrass!! I wanna see it. Is it a tom?

Aurora, your story reminds me of Annie crawling into a nest box on top of my broody BA. Turkeys are hysterical ! Keep up posted on the babies.

Well....from the stories...Broody Turkey Hen Boxing may replace Cardinals baseball as my favorite sport. :/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16452835

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 27, 2016 @memphis wrote

Man...sounds like I'm heading into new turkey territory . You guys make it sound like they go psycho. Does this go on all summer?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16453201

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 27, 2016 @memphis wrote

Well....it's gonna be a long summer if my girls are determined brooders. I have a Barneveld I can NEVER break! My BA's have been pretty easy and my Speckled Sussex have never gone broody.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16453243

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 27, 2016 @memphis wrote

Boy Daisy is one molting mess! But Annie is starting to looking great. As soon as they here their new feathers I'll post pics! I'll get some action shots if Daisy on the agility equipment.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16453292

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 29, 2016 @memphis wrote

Feedman....looks like your weather is going to be perfect for completing your pens. Your set up sounds great!

Aurora. ...sorry about the poult. Since the babies love the "Poult Pot", you may want to consider adding some toys for them to play with! For mental simulation! I'm about half serious....I do that with my puppies...you could start a whole line of "Turkey Toys"!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16460944

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 29, 2016 @memphis wrote

Geez, now I'm thinking about Aurora's new line of Turkey Toys...I can see the marketing campaign now..."Perfect for Poult Playtime" !!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16460967

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 29, 2016 @memphis wrote

It's going to be great weather here this weekend! Can't wait!! Already have daffodils up. Hoping to work out in the gardens, which ought to thrill my nosy turkeys.

Aurora...you owe us fuzz ball photos!

Oldhen...looked like you have sweetgrass turkeys & I thought I saw a mottled in one of your pics. What all do you have in your flock? The blue Tom was stunning. Would love to see more pics! Scovie...pictures not required . (FYI, Holm loves his quackers & we tease him about them unmercifully)

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16461123