Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Jan. 15, 2019 @memphis wrote

Funny how my turkeys have different habits. As soon as it gets light enough, Daisy hops off the roost & spends a good 10 minutes eating breakfast. Annie stays on the roost & prefers brunch. They are so different.

Rather chilly here. But going to get very cold this weekend. And there is a chance of snow. Not much. Hope it holds off till the weekend when I don't have to go anywhere.

Been holding off mentioning this....but my daffodils are out of the ground & forming buds. Nothing more cheerful than a blooming daffodil after a long winter.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20859500

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 15, 2019 @memphis wrote

I would gladly trade a bouquet of daffodils for those two Gold Nugget flowers!! They are some of the best tomatoes EVER! I highly recommend them! Mine grow in front of the house. Typically, as I get home from work I pick them & stand there eating them. They hardly ever make it into the house. They are so good by themselves that I can't bear to cook with them.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20860160

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 15, 2019 @memphis wrote

The doldrums of winter! So uninspiring. Even the girls have the blahs.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20860168

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 15, 2019 @memphis wrote

I hope we don't get ice this weekend. It's so destructive!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20860177

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 15, 2019 @memphis wrote

Ralph....seems it's an overwhelming vote to HATCH! And thanks for the Ethel & Mr. T update! Holm has abandoned us for pigeons. I was wondering if he even had turkeys anymore. Wish you had taken pictures!

Holm...I have to admit some of those pigeons are adorable.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20861899

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 15, 2019 @memphis wrote

I know Cindy....winter here is a wimp. If it goes below freezing we think we are going to die. But our summers really are deadly!! My turkeys like winter better.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20862260

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 16, 2019 @memphis wrote

Yep Cindy....weather and R2elks gold nugget blooms are about the only thing going on right now.

EXCEPT...for the bug eyed babies hatched recently. And no pics lately!! Soon we will be playing "What's the Variety ". Which is much more entertaining.

Amazing how many winter weeds my front yard can grow. I don't treat with chemicals. Or try to get rid of them because of the girls. They sure enjoy grazing on them. My back yard is complete shade, the front mostly sun. So the weeds are quite different.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20863000

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 16, 2019 @memphis wrote

Aghhh!!! Its going down into the 20's Saturday night. OMG....I may need to find some gloves! Need to dig out the girls leggings & scarves. Panicking! We are so not prepared for anything below freezing.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20865990

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 16, 2019 @memphis wrote

We are getting rain. Luckily it will move out before the cold front arrives. I hope. I just cant get out as much as I want in the cold rain. Frustrating.
Of course I'll be complaining about the heat this summer too. I need to get over myself!
This time of year my girls are allowed into my yard. That's fun having them hanging out. Although they tend to hang out on the back porch waiting for me. Yelping & pooping.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20866073

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 18, 2019 @memphis wrote

Sold! Wow that's great. Sounds like you have a good market for them!

Anyone else being impacted by this storm heading east? Rain followed by a cold front here. Rain expected to be gone by the time the cold front arrives. But east of me may be grim. Talking ice/snow all the way to the coast.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20870688