A few weeks ago, Dolly and I were out walking and we met Mary Ann and her pup, Daisy. We were tickled to learn that Mary Ann and Daisy are daily walkers too, and the four of us became walking buddies.
A few days ago we saw a turkey in the road while we were out walking. Wild turkeys are very illusive, so it is rather odd to see a wild turkey in this area. Even odder, this turkey did not run from us. At all. In fact, this turkey let us get pretty close, and while she didn’t want us to get too close, we were close enough to follow behind her for a few steps and get a good look at her. She wasn’t a wild turkey at all. She looked like a Bronze Breasted turkey crossed with another breed – possibly a white turkey. Mary Ann made a few phone calls when she got home, but was unable to locate anyone missing a turkey.
I said a little prayer that the turkey will be safe and find her way home.
Dolly and Daisy prayed they’d get to see that turkey again.
This morning the four of us set out for a 4.6 mile walk, and on the homestretch we heard a familiar popping noise. We looked over in the woods, and there in a clearing was that turkey hen.
And within a few minutes, she walked in front of us.
She crossed the road,
hopped up the bank,
and had the full attention of Dolly and Daisy.
She slowly headed toward the woods on the other side.
Mary Ann and I were surprised. But I don’t think we were as surprised as Dolly and Daisy.
They talked about it all the way home.
Wonderful! I love that little popping sound the hens make. She looks kind of like she’s interbred with some domestic turkey breed.
Dolly and Daisy’s expressions are priceless.
OMG she is so pretty,You will have to start taking a little some thing for her in your pocket to feed her. And maybe she will follow you home.
Love the photos.
Hmmm, wonder if she wants to join your little group of turkeys. How far away from the house is she?
Awesome! I agree with Charlotte and CeeCee! Jake would love having another hen wouldn’t he? LOL
Beautiful pictures and Dolly and Daisy are lovely!
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She is certainly pretty! Is it odd for turkey’s to cross-breed? I hope she goes home with you one day!!!
Thanks for motivating me to get out and exercise!!
You know, for years I didn’t much care for surprise visitors and now I *love* them. So, you see, old dogs *can* learn new tricks. ha ha.
Look at the curiousity on Dolly and Daisy’s faces – good thing those leashes were on!
How fun that you have a new walking buddy, Penny. I foresee a lot of fun and unexpected adventures for the two of you!