It Takes A Village To Hatch An Egg
- April 10, 2011
- Category: Daily Diary
- (12) Comments
I wonder if this is what Hillary Clinton had in mind when she wrote her book?
I told you about the egg I found in my hay bales yesterday. Here it is again.
Here’s what I found when I went to the barn this morning.
It is a turkey egg and guineas are not welcome.
Looks uncomfortable.
And at times, they do change positions.
But they flop right down again. I guess they are serious about this hatching stuff.
And if I absolutely insist they smile for the camera, they’ll oblige for a second.
But then it’s back to the job.
And just in case I don’t have enough eggs, my Tom is doing his part.
This is my first spring with turkeys and I’m astounded by them every day. I hope you like them too.
Thanks for visiting us!
Your turkeys are great! I can see how you would get attached to them.
Date: April 10, 2011
All I have turkey wise are the wild flocks that must stand in the road. Now I know why the speed limit is so low. And now you have to mark adult content since you turkeys slapping the sheets so to speak. ; )
Date: April 10, 2011
I noticed that with mine. That they would take turns, but there was like 12 eggs in there when they finally moved out of the way. :O)
Date: April 10, 2011
Joke’s on me. Somehow I thought this was a wild turkey that wandered into your hay
Date: April 10, 2011
OH boy…I’m looking forward to seeing little turkey babies running around on your farm! I guess this is a joint effort between the two hens…at least the egg will always be kept warm and if they get tired of egg setting the Guinea Hen will take over. Your Tom is a busy boy!
I hope your week is a good one.
Maura
Date: April 10, 2011
So will you eventually have little baby turkeys cheeping around the barn??
Date: April 11, 2011
Well it’s nice to see that Mr. Tom has finally taken to his harem and they’re taking to him.
It’s funny to see such group involvement when it comes to turkey nesting. I’ve never been around turkeys but I know that chickens seem to relish their own space and don’t want the other “girls” sharing their nest.
Date: April 11, 2011
Everything that happens at your place fascinates me! I can’t wait to see the baby turkeys.
Date: April 11, 2011
Better them than you. My rooster wore out the backs of my hens. I finally made little coats for them.
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
Date: April 11, 2011
Exciting!!
Date: April 11, 2011
Your bird stories get funnier and funnier – I think you’re actually beginning to think like them, which of course, makes you officially a birdbrain.
WRITE A BOOK!!!!!
Date: April 14, 2011
Oh how fun! I cannot wait to see pictures of the baby turkeys.
Date: April 16, 2011