Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Mar. 26, 2018 @memphis wrote

Never read Harry Potter. But did read the thread you posted. Glad I'm not the only one with a creepy owl. I'm wondering if these owls are protecting a nesting mate. I'm beginning to think that might be the reason.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19741219

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 26, 2018 @memphis wrote

Yeah Jerry...I've decided Mr. Owl is standing by his woman. I need to get into the backyard & see if I can find the nest in the magnolia. Anyone ever eat an owl egg? Kidding!! I'm sure that nest falling out of a tree is a Federal offense. Kidding...again!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19741804

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 27, 2018 @memphis wrote

Turkey tail tribulations! Annie sure likes to display. Daisy, hardly ever. Annie will stick those tail feathers up at the drop of a hat...literally. She is defiantly the drama queen around here. Sorry for the repeat picture...I just think she's cute!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19743266

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 27, 2018 @memphis wrote

Jerry...read up on nesting habits of Barred Owls. In our area there is a good chance there is a Mrs. Owl sitting on a nest. April seems to be the month they tend to hatch down here. Oddly, months ago I thought I was seeing two owls. And hearing two. Then decided I was imagining things. I'm on the search for the Mrs.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19743359

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 28, 2018 @memphis wrote

Aurora, your husband must be very understanding....incubators, hatches, browsers in the bedroom! Pretty cool!
My girls are still edgy around each other. Never came to blows, but lots of circling. Wenches. Hormones rule here in the convent.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19748476

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 28, 2018 @memphis wrote

Rain & more rain here for the next three days. Uggg! And lots of it. The chickens seem not to mind. Makes it easier to find worms. The turkeys, not so much. They'll go out in it, but would rather hang in a covered area. Had two different couples stroll by last night with babies in strollers. Both girls love babies in strollers. Daisy walks up & stares at the babies. She seems fascinated. While Annie has to thoroughly inspect the stroller. She has to poke & tug on anything she can. My neighbors are used to the girls & seem to enjoy them. But it makes me wonder about these poor babies who all of a sudden get rushed by two big birds.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19748499

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 28, 2018 @memphis wrote

Yipes! Thanks Ralph...something else for me to fret over!
Didn't take the girls for their walk tonight. It's raining. Poor things were standing by the gate waiting & I headed them to their pen/coop. Boy did I hear about it. Complain, complain, complain. They weren't happy. Spoiled brats!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19752105

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 29, 2018 @memphis wrote

PolarBerry....I think an incubator is a gateway drug!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19753791

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 29, 2018 @memphis wrote

How cool that heritage turkeys are the "in" thing! That means we are trendsetters!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19755136

 

[R2elk]

Mar. 30, 2018 @memphis wrote

PolarBerry...what a great deal....an incubator and as many birds as you want in exchange for a baked guinea! I'd serve that guinea on the good china with candles on the table and a good wine! R2elk may have some cooking tips!
Hey Otis...no...a roving band of attack turkeys is not a good thing. Ralphie may have some tips on how to handle that...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-19759164