Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Oct. 9, 2017 @memphis wrote

No turkey eggs here.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19055484

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 9, 2017 @memphis wrote

Beautiful birds Rayon!
Started raining, went out to put the baby Speckled Sussex up and found them huddled under Annie's tail. Which she kindly spread open to help keep them dry. So wish I had my phone. It was cute.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19056285

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 12, 2017 @memphis wrote

Aren't lappers the best? Luckily, no bird has the audacity to disturb Daisy when she's on my lap. However, she will yank on the tail of any other bird in my lap.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19068718

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 13, 2017 @memphis wrote

Love the turkey stories! The hat video is hysterical!
Annie is just about done with her molt. Daisy is in the midst of it. Poor girl.
Their baby Sussex are growing like crazy. Both turkey moms are still fully engaged. And exhausted! Here are the babies preening on a bench under the watchful eye of their Turkey mom.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19072018

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 14, 2017 @memphis wrote

Daisy must be getting over the worst of her molt. She was a happy dancing, twirling bird this morning. Even played soccer with me awhile. Normally one of her favorite things to do. I kick it & she flies after it. But during her molt she hasn't felt up to playing. So it was great to see her getting back to herself a bit. I'm such a nerd, but have been missing playing around with her. She's such a goof!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19072812

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 14, 2017 @memphis wrote

Nutwizards are great. I have one for my pecans.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19073140

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 15, 2017 @memphis wrote

Coyote can sure make a lot of racket! Tonight when I brought the dogs in I heard two Great Horned Owls talking back and forth. Just had to stop & listen to them. Its their mating season, so they've been vocal lately.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19075886

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 16, 2017 @memphis wrote

I agree with R2elk. My chickens really will wreck a yard. My turkeys aren't as ambitious.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19080939

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 19, 2017 @memphis wrote

Aurora, hope your feeling better. Want to see those molt pictures!!
My blue slate, Daisy, is a sweetie! She's my chief lapper. I could go on...she's great!
Anne....can you put your turkeys in their coop before they get the urge to fly into trees? I have a set bedtime routine with mine. They come with me to lock down the chicken coop. Then we take a walk out front where they graze. The grass/weeds are different in my front lawn than my back area. They also get a chance to socialize with neighbors. Daisy lets the kids maul her, while Annie unites their parents shoe laces & tries to steal their jewelry. As it starts getting dark we head to the coop. They hop in & get a few bites of BOSS, and off to roost they go. I find they are creatures of habit. When I head to lock up chickens, they get silly....flapping, twirling...then race me to the gate waiting for their walk. So we have an elaborate turkey tuck-in routine. But the point is that we have a consistent bedtime routine that they are used too.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19089231

 

[R2elk]

Oct. 19, 2017 @memphis wrote

Funny how Ethel passed on the quacking gene. My Daisy acts more like a good companion dog than a turkey.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19089711