Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Oct. 25, 2016 @memphis wrote

That's a good point. When i first found Daisy she was covered with dried poop. So I bathed her. My chickens get poopy butts washed occasionally. But it does strip the oils...so here its on an as needed basis.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17681909

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 26, 2016 @memphis wrote

Look who's big blue butt I caught in the chickens dust bath spa! This old fire pit easily holds three , but only part of one turkey hen. I was wondering who was scratching out all the dirt!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17684280

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 27, 2016 @memphis wrote

Poor Adam. Seems toe injuries may be common with turkeys. I know Feisty had an issue with Big Bird & Daisy was limping around for a few days.

I have three designated dust bath areas. The big fire pit that's shaded all the time, one area in the sun and a covered area that stays dry. The chickens use all areas. The turkeys tend to use the sunny area. Didn't realize Daisy had started using the fire pit. The chickens must have turned her on to it.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17687579

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 27, 2016 @memphis wrote

So several of the neighbors showed up for cocktails this evening. Conversation got around to taking the turkeys Trick or Treating. The decision was made that Annie would go as "The Great Pumpkin", makes sense since she's a Bourbon, Daisy would go as Elvis! Had to remind them all that the girls go to bed at dusk. But I think they are trying to find a sequined jump suit for a turkey!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17689948

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 30, 2016 @memphis wrote

Just got an update email from the Ohio Nationals....6600 birds entered. Its their largest show ever! Can't even imagine!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17698978

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 30, 2016 @memphis wrote

Guess Daisy had a case of the "zoomies" this morning. They were both running around flapping & twirling when Daisy decided to launch. She flew right by me at head height. Just about a foot away. Kind of cool to stand there & watch your bird fly by. She must have been feeling it this morning. She is such a character!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17699163

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 30, 2016 @memphis wrote

Ralph...I'm sure your turkey hens will be all a twitter when the handsome & suave Mr. T finally arrives!

Daisy wont dress up as Elvis...she wants to be a Queen....the Queen of the world.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17700533

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 30, 2016 @memphis wrote

Can't believe how warm its been down here. Still in the mid to high 80's. And no rain since August. Had to run the sprinklers....to the delight of the turkeys.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17700900

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 31, 2016 @memphis wrote

Well....you could send her south. Maybe Daisy could teach her some southern manners.

Daisy is NOT trick or treating as the Queen of the World. She fell asleep. She headed to her roost at dusk. Hee hee hee

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17704998

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 2, 2016 @memphis wrote

WARNING: The Porters Turkey Color Calculator is highly addictive!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-17710259