Tribute to @memphis and her Lapper turkeys

[R2elk]

Feb. 21, 2020 @memphis wrote

No idea what they were doing... but all the girls were all in the back part of the yard. Usually, knowing their bedtime, they are hanging out by the coop. I didn't see them back there so called for them. And here they came! Running those fat drumsticks off. I was laughing so hard I had to sit down. Flapping & yapping the whole way. I just love turkeys!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22232503

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 22, 2020 @memphis wrote

Major breakthrough! I was sitting on the bench. Daisy on one side, Marigold on the other. One of the neighbors wandered in. Marigold was going to jump down but I put my hand on her back & she stayed. Neighbor sat down next to her & she let her pet her. That's major! Then my neighbor started feeling her & speculating how many people she could feed. Sigh.....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22235622

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 24, 2020 @memphis wrote

Rained most of the day yesterday. Same for today. Did take Daisy for a quick stroll during a break in the rain. Blossom actually followed us half way down the driveway. The others stood at the gate. Slowly they are getting comfortable coming down the drive. Neighbors are used to seeing Daisy....they'll freak when they see the rest of the flock. Got a dozen eggs ready for my baker friend. She's thrilled...especially with wedding season approaching. I got eggs all over the place. She couldn't be happier.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22240274

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 26, 2020 @memphis wrote

Turkeys do make great pets! Nice to hear from you....its been awhile

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22247854

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 26, 2020 @memphis wrote

Handed off a bunch of turkey eggs to my baker friend. Told her I'd trade for a Black Forrest cake. Traditional Black Forest, made with Kirsch. Haven't had a good one in forever. Going to be at my sisters for a birthday dinner in a few weeks so will take it!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22247859

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 26, 2020 @memphis wrote

My baker friend thinks turkey eggs are the most beautiful egg. She's going to make a series of breads with them. She's a foodie & loves experimenting with them. As soon as the weather clears up a bit she's going to photograph the girls & use them on her Facebook page. She's done that before. Guess people like to meet the girls behind the eggs. LOL! She doesn't have a bakery in the traditional sense. She creates pastry & breads for caterers & restaurants. It's a nice concept....doesn't have the overhead of a storefront & doesn't have to deal with the general public.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22247878

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 26, 2020 @memphis wrote

Molpet...NO! Daisy will NOT get any Black Forest cake. Too much whipped cream. Remember, I am fighting middle age spread with her. Trying to keep an eye on her figure. She free ranges, has access to feed & gets a beak or two of BOSS at bedtime. And in the summer, berries & watermelon. She's happy!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22247889

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 26, 2020 @memphis wrote

Sounds like DQ is doing well! How is Holm doing? We never hear from him anymore.

No....I commissioned the cake as a birthday cake. I cant show up with the birthday cake having a turkey bite out of it. My sister would kill me.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22248372

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 26, 2020 @memphis wrote

Glad your back!

Now, now....you all know my girls live the lives of entitled princesses. Especially Daisy!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22249059

 

[R2elk]

Feb. 27, 2020 @memphis wrote

What are these "Trophy" things for??

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/a-century-of-turkey-talk-2000-2100.966414/post-22249923