Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Dec. 3, 2019 @memphis wrote

Had to laugh this morning when I ran the dogs out to the back. As usual, still dark, expecting Daisy's to whisper her good morning greeting from the depths of the coop. This morning all the teenagers joined in. They weren't exactly whispering like Daisy....rather chattering away. But softly. If I know the teenagers....they were probably complaining about being waken up too early.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21991079

 

[R2elk]

Dec. 3, 2019 @memphis wrote

And by the way....I thoroughly enjoy my spoiled & entitled hens! They endlessly amuse me!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21991292

 

[R2elk]

Dec. 3, 2019 @memphis wrote

Good to hear Karen! A success!!

Fred...the girls are natural divas! But I'm thinking most hens, given the chance, are!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21991633

 

[R2elk]

Dec. 4, 2019 @memphis wrote

I was a bit late last night putting the girls to bed. Daisy was already in the coop. But the three teenage ninja turkey hens were sitting on top of the door to the coop. Walked over & stared up at them... they stretched their necks down too me with highly satisfied looks on their faces. They thought they found the coolest place to camp out for the night! I didn't have my phone...they were certainly picture worthy. Three hens all fluffed up squished together on top of that gate. I jiggled the gate & down they came...lots of flapping & dramatics. Had no qualms making sure I knew how much they didn't like me breaking up the slumber party. Girls, girls, girls....they are too funny!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21993752

 

[R2elk]

Dec. 4, 2019 @memphis wrote

The teenagers found the coonhound's soccer ball. I thought someone was being murdered in my backyard. Ran out to check....realized it was all about the soccer ball...kicked the ball....Iris flew straight up like she was shot out of a cannon. Other two ran for the coop. Teenagers!!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21994950

 

[R2elk]

Dec. 4, 2019 @memphis wrote

Everyone is in bed... finally! They were still upset about the soccer ball. Iris kept her tailed flared for a good 10 minutes!
I found Marigold lodged under my coop shovel. Hmmmm... could she be thinking about EGGS ?? She is bigger & more mature than the other teenagers....maybe...just maybe!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21995026

 

[R2elk]

Dec. 5, 2019 @memphis wrote

Anxious to see if Marigold is sitting around again this morning! She was exhibiting odd behavior yesterday. I'm hoping she's got eggs on her mind....and not just doing some weird turkey thing.
It's going to be nice today! My plans include sitting in the sun & hanging with the girls. Looking forward to it! Its been so wet & yucky out I haven't had the opportunity lately. Just chilling with the hens is so stress relieving for me! Sure doesn't take much! LOL! Just a few lappers and I'm good!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21996433

 

[R2elk]

Dec. 5, 2019 @memphis wrote

Your under siege by poults! Cute!!

Well..thought Marigold was "maybe" checking out nest spots. But today she did not act like it. Oh well....they'll start laying at some point....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21997893

 

[R2elk]

Dec. 6, 2019 @memphis wrote

There is something peaceful & serene about early mornings. It's my quiet time before the craziness starts! You may end up enjoying it!!

Thunder and storms this morning. Probably heading your way Rjohns!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-21999284

 

[R2elk]

Dec. 7, 2019 @memphis wrote

Got to play ring-around-the tree with the coonhound this morning. He treed something. Sure my neighbors loved that at 4:30 on a Saturday morning. And it's a lovely clear crisp morning so his voice really carried. Hope the neighbors give me a pass. Its obviously him...with such a distinctive voice everyone instantly knows who it is.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22001732