gbpfan1231 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 (edited) This morning I woke up and when I was making coffee I saw a mom turkey and 5 babies like 2 feet from my patio. I have a fenced in yard but keep the gate to the back end open. They hung out for maybe 10 minutes and left. Now about an hour ago I looked and they are back. They were hanging out on the side of my house and so I opened my screen door and threw out some free food for them. About 10 minutes later they found the free corn and were in heaven munching it down like it was the best meal ever. Well then idiots could not remember how to get out of my yard. They spent about 10 minutes walking along the fence going back and forth. Eventually the mom found the opening and walked out but she didn't bother to tell the followers. So now the babies were on one side and the mom on the other. 20 minutes go by with both them going to the left and to the right and when they got to the opening of the gate they seemed to think it was just more gate and would always turn around instead of taking a right turn like 4 feet and being home free. The mom was gone for 5 minutes and came back with another adult and they both came in the yard and now both adults can't get out again. It is obvious that it must be the first time this turkey has been a mom - she obviously lacks leadership skills big time and is in no way prepared for the job. The helper is just running around like crazy just throwing out ideas to see if they will stick. It has been going on now for almost 1.5 hours and is kind of painful to watch. I named the mom Obama and the other adult Pelosi. I feel very sorry the next geration of turkeys. Edited August 4, 2012 by gbpfan1231 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 so you are saying that democrats are turkeys? I thought they were donkeys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 Just a joke at the end. They are still freaking out trying to find a way out. Here is a clue - the fence is like 4 feet fly over it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 Obama just took a big #2 right in the middle of my yard. I guess I deserved it for my many comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delusions of grandeur Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 (edited) Yes, turkeys are really that stupid. They have great instincts (their hearing and especially eyesight are impeccable, but unlike deer they can't smell a thing), but are dumb as a rock. IMO, there is not any type of hunting that is more exciting than making a call, having a bunch of toms gobble back, and then work them until in some cases they're running right towards you looking for some ass. However, it takes a lot practice and experience in a place like GA where there's more hunting pressure and less land for them to hide away in. They're also very habitual creatures, so they're easy to track and figure out where they're roosting and going if you don't spook them. One day we were trying to call one in, but had a bunch of thick woods in-betwen us and the turkey, so he was gobbling, but couldn't get to where we were. The next day we made the mistake of deciding to hit another spot first and then come there. By the time we got there, sure enough that turkey was standing there almost in the exact spot we were calling from the day before, and we spooked him as we walked in. Lesson learned. Anyways, sorry for the hunting rant, but they are completely simple creatures that have only survived by strong survival instincts. Edited August 5, 2012 by delusions of grandeur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 Yes, turkeys are really that stupid. They have great instincts (their hearing and especially eyesight are impeccable, but unlike deer they can't smell a thing), but are dumb as a rock. IMO, there is not any type of hunting that is more exciting than making a call, having a bunch of toms gobble back, and then work them until in some cases they're running right towards you looking for some ass. However, it takes a lot practice and experience in a place like GA where there's more hunting pressure and less land for them to hide away in. They're also very habitual creatures, so they're easy to track and figure out where they're roosting and going if you don't spook them. One day we were trying to call one in, but had a bunch of thick woods in-betwen us and the turkey, so he was gobbling, but couldn't get to where we were. The next day we made the mistake of deciding to hit another spot first and then come there. By the time we got there, sure enough that turkey was standing there almost in the exact spot we were calling from the day before, and we spooked him as we walked in. Lesson learned. Anyways, sorry for the hunting rant, but they are completely simple creatures that have only survived by strong survival instincts. Thanks for the info. I bet I watched them for almost 3 hours. Once in a while 3 would make it out but the other 4 would make a left turn just before the opening and get caught again. I could not believe how they could not figure it out. The only sad part was you could hear the young ones crying when the mom would get out and then a fence was between them and the mom. They made it out after a long time but I am thinking they might be back - probably dumb to throw corn out for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_gop_liars Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 I bet your mom can't wait until school starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 I bet your mom can't wait until school starts. Sorry to waste your time. Was not my intent - just thought it was interesting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 they definitely arent the sharpest beak in the shed....but as far as fine feathered friends go, the ravens & crows are incredibly smart: see #8 on the following list: http://www.toptenz.net/top-10-smartest-animals.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 they definitely arent the sharpest beak in the shed....but as far as fine feathered friends go, the ravens & crows are incredibly smart: see #8 on the following list: http://www.toptenz.net/top-10-smartest-animals.php Interesting. Thanks for sharing. They were back about 15 minutes ago. The babies came in but mom could not figure out how to get in this time. Babies made it back out to mom with no issues. Sorry GOP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditkaless Wonders Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Deliciously stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 Deliciously stupid. Very true. I hope they keep coming back till mid November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 they definitely arent the sharpest beak in the shed....but as far as fine feathered friends go, the ravens & crows are incredibly smart: see #8 on the following list: http://www.toptenz.n...est-animals.php I've had those birds raid my golf cart during a round. Picked it clean of everything edible!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditkaless Wonders Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Very true. I hope they keep coming back till mid November. Fatten them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 I bet your mom can't wait until school starts. :chuckle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditkaless Wonders Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 If cartoons have taught me anything, and I believe that they have, it is that turkeys are dumb and stumbling creatures right up until a day or two before Thanksgiving at which time they become wilely, and even a little dangerous. Caution my friend! Oh, they seem to get clued in if you leave a calendar by the chopping block. Sharpen your ax well out of their sight and at least a month prior to Thanksgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Itals Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Turkey's are stoopid. And mean. And tough. My favorite memory is walking with my 12 year old nephew turkey hunting. He's got a 20 gauge shotgun, comes across one and unloads on its chest from 15 yards away. Bird takes the brunt of it, rolls over twice, gets up and walks away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerx Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I heard that Ben Franklin really pushed for the turkey to be our national bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Yes, turkeys are really that stupid. They have great instincts (their hearing and especially eyesight are impeccable, but unlike deer they can't smell a thing), but are dumb as a rock. IMO, there is not any type of hunting that is more exciting than making a call, having a bunch of toms gobble back, and then work them until in some cases they're running right towards you looking for some ass. However, it takes a lot practice and experience in a place like GA where there's more hunting pressure and less land for them to hide away in. They're also very habitual creatures, so they're easy to track and figure out where they're roosting and going if you don't spook them. One day we were trying to call one in, but had a bunch of thick woods in-betwen us and the turkey, so he was gobbling, but couldn't get to where we were. The next day we made the mistake of deciding to hit another spot first and then come there. By the time we got there, sure enough that turkey was standing there almost in the exact spot we were calling from the day before, and we spooked him as we walked in. Lesson learned. Anyways, sorry for the hunting rant, but they are completely simple creatures that have only survived by strong survival instincts. THIS ^ I might add that the "mom" is called a Hen and the "babies" are called Poults. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditkaless Wonders Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 (edited) Oliver Wendell Douglas, city slicker, moves out to Green Acres to be a gentleman farmer. Naturally he needs some animals so he sets out to buy some from the neighboring farmer. He tells the neighbor what he wants when he is informed he wants "livestock" not animals. The neighbor then asks what he wants specifically. Oliver replies he is going to need a chicken, a rooster, and a donkey. The neighbor tells him that out there in farm country those are properly termed "pullets", "cocks" and "asses" Well the deal gets made and Oliver sets off to lead his livestock back home when the ass abrubtly sits and refuses to move. Asking how to deal with the recalcitrant ass the experienced farmer says you can pull and curse and yell and whip the ass all day and get nowhere, or you can simply give him a little scratch under the chin and he will get up and be cooperative. Oliver hands the poultry to the farmer,tries it, and it works. Off Oliver goes with the poultry one under each arm and the ass in tow on a leader. Walking back to his farm the ass sits down and won't budge. Oliver finds he cannot scratch the ass while holding the poultry. He is in a quandry. Just then an unusually lovely woman comes driving bye. She sees he needs help and she gets out to ask how she might be of assistance. He says he has had a rough day and he would appreciate it if she would just hold on to his cock and pullet while he scratches his ass. Edited August 7, 2012 by Ditkaless Wonders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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