Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Jan. 29, 2016 @memphis wrote

Bonding! I'd have a hard time not playing with him all day.

Hoping to get some good molting pics of Daisy this weekend. Boy she's ratty right now!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16461272

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 29, 2016 @memphis wrote

Nothing like a turkey hen hug! Is Big Bird an official lapper now?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16461331

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 29, 2016 @memphis wrote

Wow Oldhen! Just beautiful! Now that's a colorful flock! I NEED a mottled hen!! REALLY, REALLY NEED A MOTTLED BIRD!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16462589

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 29, 2016 @memphis wrote

That's part of the charm of turkeys....quirky behavior!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16463202

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 29, 2016 @memphis wrote

Feisty...I'll keep my fingers crossed that works out for him!

Aurora. ..cuteness overload! They all look great! Those poults were all over that basket. So turkey-ish! Nosy little buggers! I still think they need toys for mental simulation!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16464221

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 30, 2016 @memphis wrote

Morning folks! Happy Saturday! Sunny & warm here....looking forward to gardening with the girls.

Coffee...you owe us pictures of your babies!

I'm going to try & get some good shots of a molting Daisy! She's pretty pathetic looking! Poor girl.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16466171

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 30, 2016 @memphis wrote

Here is Governor and his lady

Got a better look. They are very pretty. Buff? Or even some version of a red sweetgrass. Interesting.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16468228

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 30, 2016 @memphis wrote

Would love to see more pictures! They are pretty. Are they the only two you have? We have a good time figuring the genetics behind the different varieties.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16468365

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 30, 2016 @memphis wrote

Sounds like Big Bird is really bonding with you. Your new best buddy! I find it fascinating how they can bond so strongly. The more time you spend with her the more confident she's becoming. Maybe that's why she's talking more...she wants attention! I think it's great she's become a lapper! Hens can be so sweet.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16468899

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 30, 2016 @memphis wrote

Oh geez Aurora. ...what a bummer. I'd be frustrated too. I hope they will be ok. No idea what to tell you about Pebbles. She may be one surprised moma.

Oldhen...my two hens are like dogs with feathers. They bond strongly with humans & make great pets. They really like the attention. I find them humorous.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-16469228