Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

May 15, 2016 @memphis wrote

Apparently her parents were waiting to get a dog until she was old enough to help with it. I have the feeling her dad is a bit put out that she would rather get a turkey. Another misunderstood turkey enthusiast. We'll go down long enough for her to introduce Daisy to her grandparents. Hope they have a sense of humor.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17016458

 

[R2elk]

May 15, 2016 @memphis wrote

Oh....I guess I'll give Daisy a bath & blow dry before her party. I did notice my name wasn't on the invitation. ..just hers....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17018021

 

[R2elk]

May 16, 2016 @memphis wrote

Feedman...sorry you lost one. But like you said, she's an amazingly good moma.
Aurora...can't blame you after Pebbles broody stint. Geez. Annie is not laying but Daisy is. Neither of them has acted broody. Maybe I'll escape the broody thing....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17019351

 

[R2elk]

May 16, 2016 @memphis wrote

Hi there Gevshiba! You may be on to something! A few of the folks in our obedience club did some commercials with their Goldens. Another friend did some print with their mini Dachshunds. Daisy would be easy to work with, but I'm betting she'd be hard to live with if she thought she was a star!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17019396

 

[R2elk]

May 16, 2016 @memphis wrote

Gevshiba...great way to feed raw. I feed a modified version. It seems I can't get it together enough to feed raw when traveling.

Keep me posted on your SS project. They are my favorites! Here is Big Betty.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17022520

 

[R2elk]

May 17, 2016 @memphis wrote

Working from home today. Daisy is in her nest working on an egg. Annie is taking full advantage of an uninterrupted dust bath. She's so particular. Spends quite a bit of time arranging the dirt around herself. The rolls around like crazy. Then repeats the process. Happily chipping the whole time! All the chickens are waiting their turn. It will be a long wait. She's a dust bath hog!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17025832

 

[R2elk]

May 17, 2016 @memphis wrote

"Poultini"...that's funny Feathyr! Hope your hen is okay. Not sure what to tell you about the funny poop.

Gevshiba...lots of my friends love raw. I have enough trouble feeding myself. I had to give up. And Ralphie's hen & baby are darling. ...still waiting for pics of his trio!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17026509

 

[R2elk]

May 18, 2016 @memphis wrote

Wow Feedman! You better rescue those poor Speckled Sussex! I've always considered Buff Orps the dumb blondes of the chicken world, although usually very friendly. The SS will look like geniuses in comparison. Yeah its odd, but Ralph, Gevshiba & I all love our SS. They are such cool chickens!

I can't believe he has Blue Palms. If they look good are you taking them too? Hope you have a big truck!

Ralph...those girls are hysterical! How are you going to pry them apart? Seriously. Or are you just leaving them. Do you know how many eggs are under them? I love the one in the nest box with that tail hanging out.

Fiesta is trying to figure out what to do with Coco. She apparently has a biter on her hands. You guys got any suggestions? Heavy gloves?

And poor Aurora has most of her girls going broody.

I'm worrying about Holm now.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17031772

 

[R2elk]

May 18, 2016 @memphis wrote

Boucher, Feedman is correct. I have no gobblers. Just two very spoiled & entitled hens. They are single & looking. I have considered a tom. But it's so zen here with the hens I'm just sort of enjoying it.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17031797

 

[R2elk]

May 18, 2016 @memphis wrote

So Holm, obviously we want pictures of the hen with the chicks.

Now, about your turkey hen. I think you need to gain her trust. Just like I did with my hens, and Feisty did with Big Bird, and Aurora did with Adam and her hens. You need to spend some one on one time with her. We all did the same thing. Seclude the bird & just spent time with her. If she feels comfortable with you, she may let you handle her with out beating the crap out of you. That or stuff her in a pillow case.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17032874