A couple of weeks ago, I arrived home to hear a familiar and favorite sound. It was the melodic sound of turkeys chirping next door.
Oh, how I’ve missed that sound. So has Mister Turkey:
Our new turkey girl neighbors are incredibly friendly. Most evenings when we call to them, they come running over to say hello:
Many of you know of my overwhelming need to name everything. I’m very thankful to our wonderful neighbor for allowing me the privilege of naming his new girls.
Welcome, Gabby:
And welcome, Babette:
Remember the part where I mentioned how friendly they are? When I sit on the fence, they fly up and join me most evenings for a chat. They’re not shy:
And we really do chat:
It’s a blessing to have such nice neighbors, don’t you think?
Babette is a bit smaller than Gabby and has a beautiful line of black feathers going down the center of her back:
And a lighter colored face and wattle:
Gabby is extremely outgoing and very outspoken:
And has taken to roosting each night on the gate between the goat and sheep runs here at Morning Bray Farm:
Welcome to the neighborhood, ladies. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for lots of turkey babies this spring. ♥
February 12, 2012 at 5:07 am
Yes, it’s a blessing to have such nice neighbors! How friendly they are!
Love the sound of Gabby and Babette on the video. Sounds you have learned how to speak turkey! Lol!
Love the sun light on the trees that I can see on the video.
Wishing you and Don a pleasant Sunday!
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February 12, 2012 at 6:21 pm
Sonia,
Wishing you a pleasant Sunday too! xxoo
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February 12, 2012 at 6:41 am
Justine we moved to another neighborhood this week. Our old house had a pasture behind our back fence with cows and donkeys and I would hear them alot. Sometimes they would come up to the fenceline and the donkeys would get so close. I don’t hear them now and I miss it so much.
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February 12, 2012 at 6:20 pm
Jeanie,
Aww… I’m sure you do miss it. 😦 We’ll do what we can to fill in. 🙂
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February 12, 2012 at 6:46 am
“Justina” sorry:)
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February 12, 2012 at 6:25 pm
No worries. 🙂
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February 12, 2012 at 6:51 am
Oh, you silly goose! I mean turkey…. in the best way of course. I think it’s a wonderful gift to come up with such great names…. I have the same gift. Of course most people think I’m a bit goofy so it’s nice to find a kindred spirit. And you’ve mastered the speaking Turkey very well. Thanks for sharing your little corner of the world.
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February 12, 2012 at 6:21 pm
Teri,
I don’t think you’re goofy at all. 🙂
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February 12, 2012 at 7:36 am
you crack me up, turkey girl!
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February 12, 2012 at 6:22 pm
Jane,
Happy to bring a smile to your face today. 😀
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February 12, 2012 at 7:40 am
I guess I never thought about turkey talk but the ladies are quite social! Welcome girls. I will look forward to seeing more of you!
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February 12, 2012 at 6:23 pm
Betsey,
They’re the friendliest turkeys we’ve ever met – by far. 🙂
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February 12, 2012 at 8:09 am
How nice of your neighbors to get a couple of girl turkeys for you!
I’m not sure about turkeys but with chickens, when a young poult is ready to start laying her comb and wattle get larger and darker red….
Wishing you LOTS of baby turkeys!
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February 12, 2012 at 6:27 pm
I didn’t know that… thank you! 🙂
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February 12, 2012 at 8:10 am
Love the shot where she is so close she’s out of focus, and love the video.
I’m in awe of your linguistic abilities. 🙂
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February 12, 2012 at 6:27 pm
Vicki,
I love that shot too. That Gabby has quite the personality. 🙂
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February 12, 2012 at 8:23 am
They realy are wild arn’t they! 🙂
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February 12, 2012 at 6:30 pm
Mel,
They’re so much fun… and so entertaining! 🙂
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February 12, 2012 at 8:40 am
How absolutely lovely that you have new neighbors and Mr. Turkey has company. Your “turkey talk” is spot on and your new girlfriends are darling. but….what about Midge and Madge? are they peavish or can fish get jealous? I don’t know how you find time to spread yourself to all those that you love, but we are the beneficiaries of your loving nature. Oma Linda
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February 12, 2012 at 6:19 pm
Linda,
As long as they get fed, Midge and Madge are very forgiving. Plus, they’re in the kitchen, so they get a lot more of my time. 🙂
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February 12, 2012 at 8:42 am
Talking turkey…another of your many talents. Snapper loved listening to your conversation with them.
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February 12, 2012 at 6:31 pm
Carson,
I wish I could have seen Snapper’s expressions.
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February 12, 2012 at 8:46 am
They seem so sweet. I loved the video, she seemed so excited to hear you talking to her. And the pictures were great. LOL at the one where she was so close she was out of focus. Thank you for sharing your new neighbors.
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February 12, 2012 at 6:32 pm
Suzanne,
They’re incredibly sweet… bless their little hearts. 🙂
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February 12, 2012 at 8:48 am
Now . . . I mean nothing derogatory by this observation . . . but . . . do you think your native talent for speaking turkey indicates…?
Never mind.
Isn’t it odd that I dreamt of smoked turkey last night?
They’re nice turkey girls and Mr. Tom looks like he’s really, truly gaoot ti see them.
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February 12, 2012 at 6:17 pm
June,
Very odd that you dreamt of smoked turkey last night. 🙂 LOL.
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February 12, 2012 at 12:16 pm
How lovely. They really are fearless of you, aren’t they? We have turkeys here but they do not feel as safe as Gabby and Babette. I hear them and I see them, but they don’t stick around.
Enjoy the new neighbors!
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February 12, 2012 at 6:34 pm
Valerie,
I couldn’t believe it the first time they both hopped up on the fence to sit on either side of me… 🙂
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February 12, 2012 at 12:32 pm
Nice neighbors…. and you are very talented in learning languages Justina! What a wonderful post to introduce Gabby and Babette.
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February 12, 2012 at 6:24 pm
Pia,
Thank you… I hope you’re doing well. 🙂
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February 12, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Never had one but understand that turkeys are very nosey & friendly – just don’t like to be handled. Hope the girls stay at your place — if you’ve named them – you won’t eat them :-}}
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February 12, 2012 at 6:24 pm
Suzan,
Thankfully, there’s no chance these turkeys will be eaten. 🙂
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February 12, 2012 at 5:35 pm
Oh my goodness, your turkey is amazing! The only problem is when they respond, it must be hard to understand everything. How do you say, “Slowly, please” in turkey?
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February 12, 2012 at 6:16 pm
Flartus,
You totally crack me up – every single time. 😀
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February 13, 2012 at 8:28 am
Lovely to hear you chirping back and forth with the turkeys and, also, love that shot of Gabby so close to the lens of your camera!
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February 13, 2012 at 9:18 am
Awwwwww…so cute. And I can hear the sandhill cranes in the background you lucky devil you.
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February 14, 2012 at 8:40 pm
Adorable! I want a pet turkey : )
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February 21, 2012 at 9:28 pm
How adorable! We’re going to have to start calling you guys Mr. & Mrs. Doolittle.
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