Turkey Tails
- August 28, 2010
- Category: Daily Diary
- (17) Comments
Turkeys; they’re not just for dinner any more. I’ve learned they are friendly, curious and the perfect entertainment when spirits are low.
For the first time yesterday, one of them lifted his tail and fanned it out in grown up turkey style. Naturally, I didn’t have the camera with me.
I ran and grabbed the camera and begged him to do it again.
“You want me to do what exactly?”
“Sing you said?”
“There you go. You can do it!”
“No, Mom, I’m getting tired.”
The warmth of a late summer day proved too much. He fell to the ground
And before I knew it, he was fast asleep.
Ah, well, I know he’ll do it again and next time I’ll have the camera with me.
Thanks for visiting me.
Just right there…. PLOP! How funny!!! :O)
Date: August 28, 2010
Oh, how we wait for even the smallest rewards in this blogging world!! Cute little turkey.
Date: August 28, 2010
Oh your baby turkey is adorable. Now I want a turkey and a rooster. He does seem a little stubborn, tho…or was he just being a bit of a Turkey?
I grew up owning horses, and at one time the owner of the stable bought a herd of mini horses, and as kids we would ride them bareback until they threw us. A miracle none of us were kicked, trampled, or broken. My favorite was called, Dynamite.
Even tho, dogs are my life, now…I miss home on the range! Thanks for the great pictures!
Date: August 28, 2010
The turkeys are growing so fast. It makes me want to get a few..now.
I know I probably said this before but when I see turkeys it reminds me of years ago when our boys were small. We had neighbors back then..when the little 4 year old boy next door came over to see the animals the grown Bronze male turkey was strutting around the barnyard. The little boy’s eyes widen and he yelled “Darn! What a chicken!!” lol…
Have a great weekend.
Pam
Date: August 28, 2010
They are really very cute critters. You got some great shots of them. Lesson – keep your camera with you at all times
Date: August 28, 2010
How could you possibly eat one of your own turkeys? I could not do that! I would make a terrible farmer.
Too bad you missed it spreading its tail.
Date: August 28, 2010
OH, so funny!
Date: August 29, 2010
Very cute! Can’t believe he just fell out like that and went to sleep. Just too funny! I’m glad you are enjoying the antics of your flock! I do too! Send me some cooler temps! I’m so ready for a change in temps! Have a good week ahead!
Date: August 29, 2010
Aww…love your little feathery turkeys
I’m sure they’ll show off their feathers again soon. The very first photo it looked like the turkey was smirking at you…and deliberately “refusing” to show the feathers 
Thank God for the blessings of animals to cheer us up and make us laugh 
It’s in the 60s today 
Yippeee!!! It rained a little bit yesterday and it’s just PERFECT weather today 
Love and hugs from Oregon, Heather 
Date: August 29, 2010
Those baby turkeys are the absolute cutest!!
Date: August 30, 2010
my little Giblet is doing the fan tail thing, too! Do you think that means HE is a boy?
Date: August 30, 2010
My sister has turkeys, too. She tells me many fascinating stories about their individual personalities and funny antics. If she sits down on the grass, one of her turkeys–now fully grown, still wants to come sit in her lap!
Many of your posts reminds me of things she’s told me! And I enjoy all your pictures!
Date: August 30, 2010
I don’t know a THING about turkeys! How cute are they???! I had no idea they could be so darn funny.
Date: August 30, 2010
I never seem to have my camera with me at the right times! Who knew turkeys were so cute!
Date: August 31, 2010
Oh you just exhausted the little guy, didn’t you?
Also, I am having a wonderful time imagining you singing Bohemian Rhapsody at the coyote. Seriously, there might be tears of laughter in my eyes!
Date: August 31, 2010
Warm afternoon sun has the same effect on me…only I don’t get to nap. Darn it!
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
Date: September 01, 2010
Well, you know, fanning your tail out to full expansion level takes ALOT of energy, lol, and he just HAD to nap right there (Actually, it reminds me of when puppies play and play and then just can’t do anything but flop where they are and sleep – too cute!!).
Can’t wait to see a photo of it
Date: September 03, 2010