Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Jul. 23, 2019 @memphis wrote

Wish you could find pet homes for the penciled in case you need to ever need to access the genetics again. I'll put a bitch in a home with the understanding she will come back for a litter. Dogs are easy, I can just store semen!
That's an interesting thought R2elk had. A test breeding could be quite informative!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21589907

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 23, 2019 @memphis wrote

LOL! Actually it's all being stored off site!
When can I give the poults bits of treats? They have access to grit. They are still in their grower feed. Nothing excessive....maybe a cut up strawberry kinda thing....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21590058

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 23, 2019 @memphis wrote

Thanks guys....want to start introducing new foods while they are young. Last night the mottled ate a bunch of feed, went and got a sip of water....then went & wiped its beak off on the towel! They do love their towel!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21590117

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 23, 2019 @memphis wrote

Same here Molpet! Its wonderful! Only 80 & NO HUMIDITY! Supposed to be like this through the weekend!!! What a welcome break!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21590583

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 23, 2019 @memphis wrote

She's cleaning her tail feathers. Crazy patterned feathers!! Doesn't she look like a girl? Tell me looks like a girl!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21590630

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 23, 2019 @memphis wrote

Daisy has lost her mind! You should see her flying around the yard! It's got to be the cooler weather. It's just funny seeing her act like a pigeon! I was trying to get a shot of her flying...but darn it...all I get is an out of frame blue smudge!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21591466

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 24, 2019 @memphis wrote

Luckily Daisy just extends her leg for inspection. Shes one laid back bird!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21593688

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 25, 2019 @memphis wrote

Morning Grammy!

Trim....yes you need turkeys! They are a hoot! So much personality!

Flashpoint....did the dog actually ingest the collar? Did they have to remove it...or let nature take its course? Nothing more frustrating than living with a chewer. Is this a young dog?

R2elk....it always amazes me that people arbitrarily get a pet because it's cute or the "in" thing. Then things fall apart. I'm not getting on my soap box. We've all seen it. I agree, no jail too big...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21596510

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 25, 2019 @memphis wrote

Still enjoying our cold snap! Daisy amused the neighbors by flying around the front yard! She was being silly! I love watching her flying! It's so funny to see this big ole blue butterball airborne! Neighbors were clapping and yelling Olympic scores at her...9.7!! She'd score a 10, but she doesn't get much height! Between grazing, visiting with neighbors and flying, she was one tuckered turkey last night.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21596530

 

[R2elk]

Jul. 25, 2019 @memphis wrote

Don't ya just love a dancing turkey! Flapping & twirling! Just loving life!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21596729