Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Jul. 7, 2018 @memphis wrote

Yooper, here is my professional lapper, Daisy. Hops in my lap & takes a nap. Comes in handy on cold days. On hot days we require a fan.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20188477

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 8, 2018 @memphis wrote

We've been hit by a cold front. It's been only in the high 80's! I can really tell a difference in the birds. They've really perked up. The excessive heat was really wearing on them. It won't last long, but the break is welcome relief! It's been so bad I even suspended training with my hound pup. So he's been back in boot camp the last two days. We are working on self control. Lordy he's a handful! The only thing I've got going for me is that I'm more stubborn than he is....I think he's finally figuring that out!
One of my turkeys laid an egg in one of the wading pools...what the heck is that about?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20190946

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 8, 2018 @memphis wrote

Ha! Thanks for the validation Turkey Times! I know every kid who gets a chance to interact with the turkeys starts bugging their parents for one! Had one little boy tell his mom he was moving in with me to help take care of Daisy! I found it funny, not sure mom did....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20192310

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 9, 2018 @memphis wrote

Ralphie...was just starting to wonder where you disappeared too! Wanna see picks of the unusual colored babies!!

Great shot Turkey Times....kinda can't blame all these girls for clustering in one nest. How lonely to be by yourself for so long brooding...at least they've got friends to chat with!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20195845

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 10, 2018 @memphis wrote

Yoopergirl...pretty amazing! Also glad he has a little friend.
Feedman...my birds always do a little happy dance when they get out of their pens in the morning. Love watching them...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20202629

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 11, 2018 @memphis wrote

LOL! Great shot PolorBerry! Is there actually eggs under that Bunch-O-Broodys? Aurora had the same issue & gave them a few chicks to mother. Seemed like they were doing well last I heard. Are you leaving the Broody Bunch in place...or breaking up the party?

I find turkeys so amusing....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20204735

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 11, 2018 @memphis wrote

Flock looks great Aurora! Your girls are so fashion forward with those saddles! Phil & Lil are amazing!

I brooded those two Sussex last summer & my two girls immediately took over moma duties. They were both so good with their babies. Those Sussex wore them out...poor girls! It was really sweet .....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20205044

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 11, 2018 @memphis wrote

Back to 110 heat index again. Blah! At least the girls got a slight break over the weekend. Fans & wading pools fully deployed. I'm surprised they are all still laying in this heat. Little troopers!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20205059

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 11, 2018 @memphis wrote

Back to being dangerously hot again. Bummer. So surprised my chicken & turkey egg count hasn't dropped in this heat. Maybe the wading pools & fans are helping. It's so hot & humid...I feel so bad for them! Every birds is panting....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20208710

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 12, 2018 @memphis wrote

Mister wants his share of attention! Before getting my turkeys I would never have believed they could be "snuggly ". (R2elk is rolling his eyes at us turkey snugglers!) I think that's what fascinates my neighbors....huggable turkeys! Especially when they see their kids with Daisy. I do have to explain to them I spend a lot of time with my birds. Not all are so user friendly. One of my biggest pet peeves is adults letting children walk up to dogs assuming they are friendly & like kids. I don't have kids. My dogs are not used to kids. I sort of remind kids & parents to ask before hugging turkeys like you would before petting someone's dog. LOL!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20209335