Portrait of Lucky

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The neighbors a few houses down raised turkeys this year.  I could hear turkey gobbles during the day all summer.  When Thanksgiving came, only "Lucky" remained--he was the smallest, so he was pardoned.  The rest were Not Lucky.  They were dinner.
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Lucky is a Royal Palm Turkey, a heritage breed first developed in the 1920's.
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He's a handsome guy.
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With a dozen chickens (hens) for company, Lucky is not alone.  He's not the boss, though.  Rosie is the boss:
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It's okay, Lucky and Rosie.  I'm vegetarian. 

Comments

  1. Jane StrongDecember 20, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    Amazing pictures! How did you get the birds so still so the images were not blurry? Funny that Rosie rules the roost.

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    1. Hoover BooDecember 20, 2014 at 5:43 PM

      They are very calm birds, used to having quite a few people around. They were not moving fast.

      Rosie is 1 tough old girl!

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  2. Kris PetersonDecember 20, 2014 at 7:55 PM

    I'm glad Lucky got a pardon - as turkeys go, he's very handsome.

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  3. Janneke December 21, 2014 at 4:06 AM

    From this day on I will be vegatarian......Lucky is fortunately so lucky!!! Your pictures are all of an amazing beauty. Rosy is lovely too, but a bit bossy, haha.

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    1. Hoover BooDecember 21, 2014 at 12:46 PM

      That look in her eyes--Rosie knew who was boss. She is six years old!

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  4. Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)December 21, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    We have a flock of wild turkeys roaming the streets of Davis. They're not fazed by cars or people. I always enjoy seeing them!

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    1. Hoover BooDecember 21, 2014 at 12:47 PM

      They eat plenty of bugs, which is not such a bad thing for a garden. :)

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  5. Mark and GazDecember 21, 2014 at 12:09 PM

    Sweet, regal looking birds really. Glad that Lucky was spared!

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    1. Hoover BooDecember 21, 2014 at 12:55 PM

      The wild originals are smart, hardy birds. The modern domesticated version, neither smart nor hardy. This Royal Palm breed is closer to the original, fairly smart, fairly hardy.

      I'm happy Lucky was spared also. He's a beautiful proud bird and it is fun to hear his turkey calls.

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  6. dianneDecember 22, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    Great photos dear Hoover! Lucky certainly is a lucky turkey, I am glad that he was spared.
    Merry Christmas to you, your dear partner, Boris and Natasha.
    xoxoxo ♡

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  7. UnknownDecember 31, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    Oh how horrible :( he's such a handsome boy. Did your neighbours give him to you?

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