Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Nov. 14, 2017 @memphis wrote

But Aurora...that will he so much fun!! We can all play "Guess the Variety!

My girls are still in a snit over the new pup. I'm keeping to their routine, even with the puppy. But boy they are unforgiving!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19189890

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 16, 2017 @memphis wrote

Mottled Slate would be cool! The whole flock looks great Aurora! Love Princess's beard. Pebbles feathers are amazing! She is just gorgeous. She almost glows! Can't resist Eve...she's a sweetie!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19196101

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 16, 2017 @memphis wrote

I need to get some glamour shots of my girls now that their feathers are almost complete. Can't beat those new feathers...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19196107

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 16, 2017 @memphis wrote

Or...you can do what I do...run a Turkey Hen Convent! Welcome to the thread Book Em. Turkey's are the best!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19199098

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 17, 2017 @memphis wrote

You know....I think some of the funniest pictures posted here is Kathy's pea-porn collection! As many times that I've seen that one shot with that camera case, it still kills me!
My girls started their molt earlier than normal this year. And I was noticing their neck feathers seems to be ridding higher on their necks. They look like they are wearing turtle neck sweaters. Cashmere of course. Also noticed Annie has a bunch of tiny little feathers along her lower beak. Never seen her grow those before. She also has quite a thick load of feathers making her look a bit pudgy. Fat & fluffy right before Thanksgiving is not a good look. Daisy is still growing in feathers. But she too is really growing a thick bunch of neck & head feathers. Probably reading more into this than I should...early molt, turtle neck sweaters....keep thinking they know more about our impending winter than the forecasters.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19199952

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 17, 2017 @memphis wrote

I worry less about my birds in winter. Our summer heat kills. Our mild winters are no issue. Same with my dogs.

An artist friend of mine is painting Daisy. She asked, saying she loves to paint ugly birds. Hmmm....never considered turkeys ugly. This ought to be interesting....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19200608

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 17, 2017 @memphis wrote

Molpet & BookEm...cuties all!

I'm NOT IMAGINING my girls have more neck & head feathers. Long time neighbor brought it up. She innocently asked me where Annie got all those feathers on her neck. She doesn't remember seeing that many on her neck before either. I need to get pictures.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19202172

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 17, 2017 @memphis wrote

Two year old neighbor got these cute little tennis shoes that light up. Boy oh boy...the girls were fascinated. Too funny! Sure doesn't take much.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19202195

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 18, 2017 @memphis wrote

Turkeys are eye candy...I love the intricacy of their feather colors & markings. I have a blue slate & a bourbon red. Compared to some of the birds around here (Pebbles, Mr. T come to mind) mine are a bit boring. Sfgwife, I'd go for a Porters surprise pack in a second! I'd love to add more birds...but I keep talking myself out of it. My two girls are sweet & personable pets and easy for me to manage. Maybe one day I'll take the plunge and add more turkeys. I'd love to have a Tom....I wish Holm would just relent & let me kidnap Mr. T !

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19203790

 

[R2elk]

Nov. 18, 2017 @memphis wrote

It's barely after 5 this morning and already 70 degrees. Cold front & storms heading our way. Wind is crazy. Gosh I hate freaky weather like this. Especially the wind.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19203795