Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Jan. 18, 2019 @memphis wrote

Meanwhile, before we freeze to death, had a chance to get a little garden clean up done. Under strict supervision of course. Had a big bucket I was tossing stuff into. Turned my back for 5 minutes & Annie had the contents strewn everywhere . Such a help. Guess she wanted to make sure I wasn't tossing any edible weeds.

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[R2elk]

Jan. 23, 2019 @memphis wrote

R2elk....YOUR KILLING ME!! One of those guys with my girls would produce every one of my dream birds! I even quickly calculated my frequent flyer mileage. By the way...years ago....I was flying somewhere and could hear a rooster crowing down in the cargo hold the whole trip.
Ralphie....maybe I drive, pick you up on the way & we could raid R2elks birds!! Only problem is I would be hard pressed to come back with just one handsome bird! Boy that would be a long trip....however, if R2elk made kraut & sausage, chicken noodle soup & a pie....I may consider it!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20893074

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 23, 2019 @memphis wrote

Ralph....sorry to hear about Bertha. Hoping for the best.

Aurora...sounds like that broody cage is coming in handy. Brilliant solution for Pebbles!

Cold rain here again. May even get some sleet/snow this afternoon as the temps drop. Got home yesterday at dusk. The girls had not gone to bed yet & were roosting on the back porch rail. Got two big fluffy hen hugs. Had a rotten day at work....but all was forgotten after a few hen hugs!! Best stress relievers ever!

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[R2elk]

Jan. 23, 2019 @memphis wrote

That's it R2elk! Trips off!! LOL! I think I'd rather have the kraut anyway!!

Its miserable here. 55 this morning, rained all day, temps dropped like a rock into the 20's. I kept the girls in there run. I don't like them going to bed wet in such cold weather. I did go visit them. Filled their feeder & gave them a few beaks full of BOSS. Few hugs. But they still cried when I left. Poor things. They don't understand....

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[R2elk]

Jan. 24, 2019 @memphis wrote

Bet they are cuties! Wonder why they hatch early. Do you have more to go in this hatch?

Mine will be happy to be let out of their pen today. Rain finally stopped. They can spend the day sitting on my porch rail.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20896997

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 24, 2019 @memphis wrote

So how long will Pebbles be in the broody cage with the chicks? Will you let her raise them? Just wondering how all that works. I sure miss out on fun stuff like that here at the convent. I'm just grateful I don't live near any of you. Turkeys would take over my world. I'm already hen pecked enough!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20898656

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 24, 2019 @memphis wrote

It's going into the high 20's. Girls are wearing their leggings & neck warmers. I think they need little flannel nightgowns.

Aurora...those babies are too cute!! Can't wait to see what Lil produces!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20899711

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 24, 2019 @memphis wrote

This the saddle season Aurora.

Anyone else see the animated commercial featuring a turkey on TV? Some kind of smoking commercial about quitting cold turkey. I've had two people tell me about it. Finally saw it tonight.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20900376

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 25, 2019 @memphis wrote

Just saw our long range forecast. Grim. Next week going into the high teens. Everyone's pipes will freeze.
Would like to find wool turtle necks for the girls. Daisy however, always on trend, wants a puffer jacket.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20904153

 

[R2elk]

Jan. 26, 2019 @memphis wrote

Aurora, was wondering what was going on with the MIL. Was afraid to ask. At least it's for only a week! I still think you need to set up a broader wherever shes sleeping!! Good luck!

Fairly warm & sunny today & tomorrow. Then the bottom falls out Monday evening. I hate it for the turkeys...although, I know they will be fine. And I don't think they mind the cold. But I still want to bundle them up. I also literally have to drag this coonhound out the door when it gets cold. He got another possum the other night. Heard him chopping. The possum was backed into a corner. Nothing but teeth. I could tell he wasn't sure how to approach it. Tried to grab him to take him inside. Heck with that....it caused him to go straight in. Sigh....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-20906887