turkeys … they be hatchin’

So.  I’ve mentioned a time or two about the adventurous things that go down in our humble abode?

Our newest adventure?

Growing turkeys!

Last Fall, we had a family of turkeys running around our property.  There were about 12 in all and they stayed around most of the winter.  It was fun to watch them grow and by the end of winter they weren’t so shy anymore either.

But.  Now they’re gone.

So what’d my adventurous guy do?  He found a place that sells turkey eggs.  Got a super high-tech incubator.  And we watched them hatch.  10 out of 12 … not too bad!

We’re going to build a pen for them in the yard and when they’re big enough, we’ll let them go.  They’re wild turkeys and are growing quickly … so they won’t be sitting on the girls heads for very much longer!

So … what sort of adventures are you up to?

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10 Comments

  1. Leslie May 21, 2010 at 8:13 am

    Oh, for cute!! If I show Meg, she’ll be at your door in a heartbeat!! My BIL has chickens, and when we went over there a few weeks ago, she carted around a chick for most of the day! They’re so cute when they’re small!! You guys have the best adventures!!

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  2. Lisa Mahnke May 21, 2010 at 8:17 am

    Very cool! You do some amazing stuff with your kiddies!

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  3. Aimee May 21, 2010 at 8:34 am

    Oh my goodness! Cute!!

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  4. cyndi May 21, 2010 at 8:51 am

    Your house is like a party! Can I come live with you :-)

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  5. Sue May 21, 2010 at 9:44 am

    Will they be ready in time for Thanksgiving? JK! You guys sure know how to live!!

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  6. Amy T May 21, 2010 at 12:27 pm

    …and now… I shall never eat a turkey again. ; )

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  7. E May 21, 2010 at 12:58 pm

    I had no idea how cute baby Turkeys are…what a neat and super fun idea!

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  8. Jess May 21, 2010 at 5:09 pm

    Wow. It seems like it’s always an adventure at your place! Your girls are going to have experienced so much in their childhood – and they’ll have you guys to thank. What a blessing!
    And by the way, I never knew that turkeys could be so stinkin’ cute…

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  9. Dawn May 22, 2010 at 6:59 am

    oh your adventures are always so big and life-filled! and you capture them in a way that makes me wish i had a turkey on my head!

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  10. katherinemarie May 22, 2010 at 7:33 pm

    You WIN the award for MOST AMAZING MOM EVER!!!!!!! What little boy or girl would not LOVE this??? They are soooo cute.

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