Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Feb. 25, 2019 @memphis wrote

Aurora...I'd have to sit in the pen playing with the babies! I'm jealous!!
May be close to getting eggs! Noticed the girls were picking on each other yesterday! Hormones may be raging!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21026648

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 25, 2019 @memphis wrote

Uggg....don't talk about bugs! They are super sized down here.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21027309

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 25, 2019 @memphis wrote

You've been referring to your flock as "calico " ever since JJ started producing every color known to man...practically! I think you should show them. I really believe they can be easier than chickens. Mine are so easy to handle and bath, do nails...etc. I've even used my dog blow dryer on them. Now that I'm thinking of it...they are easier to groom than this dang coonhound!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21028735

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 26, 2019 @memphis wrote

Aurora....that brownish bug eye is interesting! And the penciled are amazing!

Your right Ralph...newly hatched and nothing but eyes & beaks! And big 'ole feet! How many are hatching??

They are all so cute!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21029483

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 26, 2019 @memphis wrote

Took a nice walk with the girls this evening. Neighbors stopped to chat. They have an ancient little white poodle they walk each evening. For some reason that old dog & my girls seem to like each other. They will stand side by side....sort of mingle. Dog will sniff what the girls are grazing, and the girls don't care. Usually the girls will move away from any dog. The old dog is dog/cat aggressive, a bit of a jerk . But seems to like the girls. Just an odd relationship.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21033260

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 26, 2019 @memphis wrote

Aurora, his owners want to get a cat. They've tried twice & the old fart dog attacks them. Tried to talk them into getting turkeys since he seems to like them...

Glad your keeping the penciled! Can't wait to see them with adult feathers! I swear with this wacky weather folks aren't thinking poults/chicks.

Interested to see what Ralph's polka dot grows into.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21033297

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 27, 2019 @memphis wrote

No eggs yet. But they are getting close. The girls are a bit "short" with each other. Daisy bit Annie on the head last night. Hormones are starting to kick in. This is the latest in the year they've ever started laying. I'm putting it down to weather. And not to them just being slackers. They molted early too. I think all of this is weather related and turkeys have the ability to predict long range forecasts. I'm giving up on the weatherdorks and going to just consult with the girls!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21033902

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 27, 2019 @memphis wrote

Molpet...that's crazy! There has been a bunch of news coverage about turkeys taking over towns & chasing people & cars. Personally, I love it!! I'm amazed how these poor hens are able to raise delicate poults in the wild. I suspect turkeys have a plan to take over the world. Starting with small towns. Can you imagine? Turkeys more prevalent than stray dogs or squirrels??

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21033926

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 27, 2019 @memphis wrote

That makes sense R2elk. I'm going with that line of reasoning vs the slacker, spoiled, entitled theory.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21033997

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 27, 2019 @memphis wrote

They're spoiled. Just brought the dogs in and let them out of their pen. They are both chirping LOUDLY at the backdoor. They have no qualms about letting me know they want something. They'll give up & wander off on turkey business in a bit.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21034281