Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Sep. 15, 2016 @memphis wrote

I'm hoping Daisy just turned her delicate little turkey ankle!

Eve & Daisy are both possessive about their momas! Daisy will get between me & any bird she thinks I'm paying too much attention too.

Romeo sounds so cool!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17530915

 

[R2elk]

Sep. 15, 2016 @memphis wrote

Funny you mention that Ralph. A co-worker said his cousin takes his hen with him. Over in Georgia somewhere. Is that legal? Thought it was an interesting method.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17531024

 

[R2elk]

Sep. 16, 2016 @memphis wrote

CherMoz....cool! Cant wait to see the pics. I think you should let those turkey birds out to help the installers!

So...Annie is still sitting. She laid another egg, which I confiscated. But she hops off the nest to spend time in the pool, the dust bath spa and to beg for treats. I've been wetting her feed in a small bowl. I just hold it & she thinks she's getting something special. This happens a few times a day. I think the bird is playing me. And of course Daisy also thinks she's getting something more exciting than soggy feed. I have to throw her in a pen while I'm basically hand feeding my supposed broody. That of course puts Daisy in a snit. Drama Queens!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17536009

 

[R2elk]

Sep. 18, 2016 @memphis wrote

Wish one of you would show turkeys! Ralph I think that hen is just playing you. She's probably on her roost snickering

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17543921

 

[R2elk]

Sep. 18, 2016 @memphis wrote

Feisty....those boys are a hoot! And Big Bird looks great!

JR, I've heard Palms fly well. I think Aurora can attest to that.

Annie is still sitting. She does come & hangs out when I'm outside. Wish she'd give it up.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17544114

 

[R2elk]

Sep. 19, 2016 @memphis wrote

All mine are cooped & locked down. I don't have near the predators. Owls, coons, possum. I couldn't sleep if they were loose.

Daisy's limp is getting better. Slowly. I've checked her leg & foot repeatedly. No visible sign of injury or swelling. Guess she must have sprained something. Tonight she ran flapping & jumping through the yard on one leg. Goofy bird!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17547698

 

[R2elk]

Sep. 22, 2016 @memphis wrote

Thanks for the Sicilian update Feisty! Those combs are so cool. I need some!!

Daisy is using her leg just fine. Whatever she did, she's over it. Yippee!

Annie is still sitting. On nothing. Before work i put a little bowl of wet feed next to her. After work she will come & hang out. I give her another bowl of wet feed. I think she's gaining weight. I have a fat broody...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17556339

 

[R2elk]

Sep. 22, 2016 @memphis wrote

Ohhh! New turkeys! Always fun. They are beautiful. I'm heading to Ste. Genevieve today. Light rain may be in the forecast.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17556854

 

[R2elk]

Sep. 22, 2016 @memphis wrote

Daisy loves her fan.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17558444

 

[R2elk]

Sep. 22, 2016 @memphis wrote

Thanks JR, but of course I think she's beautiful! Even if she's still growing in feathers. She will actually fall asleep in front of her fan.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17559048