Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Jun. 9, 2016 @memphis wrote

Had the turkey girls out early this morning while I watered in the gardens. They had a great time hunting bugs. So much fun to watch their hunting technique. There isn't much plant wise they will nibble on. So they focus on spiders & little moth things. I waste all kinds of time just watching my turkeys.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17129712

 

[R2elk]

Jun. 9, 2016 @memphis wrote

Mine poop in their pool too. I just empty it each night.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17131509

 

[R2elk]

Jun. 9, 2016 @memphis wrote

So they act like humans with too much beer in hot weather?

It's actually the chickens who poop in it.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17131835

 

[R2elk]

Jun. 9, 2016 @memphis wrote

Gevshiba...mine have also only been the traditional chipmunk color. And they are "chatty". Personally I think they are just gossips. But they aren't loud.

Finnie....hopefully she'll start using the space under the coop. I lock Daisy in her run when she has to lay. She has "PES"....Pre-Egg-Syndrome. She gets goofy & will try to leave the yard...then sometimes she goes straight to her nest.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17131933

 

[R2elk]

Jun. 9, 2016 @memphis wrote

Finnie...buy Carl a Butterball. I doubt they will be big enough to eat at Thanksgiving. ..or at least that's what I tell him!

Ralph I WOULD NOT trust that those girls will use those nests. Daisy always seems to think there is a better nest spot on the other side of a 6 foot fence.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17131969

 

[R2elk]

Jun. 9, 2016 @memphis wrote

Finnie, I don't know how old heritage turkeys are when they are "invited" to dinner. I know they mature a lot slower than the BB.

Ralph...my girls are on 18% is that too low? But consider this....if the hens mash is a different manufacturer maybe they just like the taste better. I would hate for you to let them loose only for them to make a break for the woods. Can you let them out for a few hours under observation? I remember you saying Ethel Jr was trying to make a break for it....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17132032

 

[R2elk]

Jun. 9, 2016 @memphis wrote

I bet they loved the mulberries! I like them too!

Well you know quite a few of us love our SS. Gevshiba, I've never had a SS chick that was blonde like that. Interesting.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17132947

 

[R2elk]

Jun. 9, 2016 @memphis wrote

Well...nothing broody here.

Ralph, I'm getting a kick out of Lizzie and her tree! Pictures are a must!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17133780

 

[R2elk]

Jun. 10, 2016 @memphis wrote

Ralph...did Lizzie spend the night in the tree?

Have the girls out bug hunting early this morning. Annie is a pro!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17134605

 

[R2elk]

Jun. 10, 2016 @memphis wrote

I'm spending too much time watching them hunting.

Hope Lizzie is ok. Take a pic of her in the tree. Still think she's a clever girl. I imagine if raccoons or possums use that tree they would have eaten her eggs.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17134667