10/12/2026
🚨 PROBLEMATIC BIRD OF THE WEEK: THE TURKEY TAKEOVER! 🚨
Well, friends, this week we have not one, not two, not even three problematic birds… but FOUR! 😂 And the best part? They’re all guilty of the exact same crime.
Please welcome this week’s troublemakers:
🦃 Miss Dolly
🦃 Miss Jolene
🦃 Jake
🦃 Jack
All four are Royal Palm heritage turkeys, and all four have apparently decided that the grass is greener at the neighbor’s house. Literally. 🤦♀️
Let me tell you a little story about four turkeys who have been on the property for only the last couple of months and have already decided that our property lines are merely a suggestion.
Apparently, nobody told them where they live. Or maybe they got the memo and simply decided it didn’t apply to them. Either way, we’ve been playing a fun little game of Find the Turkeys, Round Up the Turkeys, and Chase the Turkeys Back Home. And let me tell you, it’s getting old REAL fast. 😂
Now, this is not normally a problem we have around here! Most of our birds are pretty good about staying within the boundaries of our property. Sure, every now and then somebody wanders a little too far or gets a little too close to the road in the ditch and sends me into a minor panic. But for the most part, they know where they belong.
How do they know where our property ends? I honestly couldn’t tell you. Maybe the tree line helps. Maybe they just understand the assignment.
These four? They did NOT get the assignment.
And because being difficult apparently isn’t enough, these Royal Palms can FLY. Yes, fly! Which means that when bedtime rolls around and we want everyone safely tucked into their coop, they sometimes decide the ROOF OF THE HOUSE is a much better place to sleep. Because heaven forbid they go to bed when we tell them to. 🙄
In their little turkey brains, I imagine they’ve decided they can live outdoors 24/7, sleep wherever they please, and visit the neighbors whenever the mood strikes.
Unfortunately for them, that is NOT how this works. 😂
So, what’s the current solution? Well, it’s not glamorous, but it’s necessary. They’re going to need a bigger enclosure, and that project probably won’t happen until next weekend. Until then, for their safety and for the preservation of what little sanity we have left, Miss Dolly, Miss Jolene, Jake, and Jack are on temporary lockdown in the coop.
They can be mad about it. They can judge us from behind the fence. They can discuss their grievances with the poultry union.
But they are staying HOME. 🤣
🦃 A little Royal Palm turkey education!
Royal Palms are a heritage turkey breed known for their gorgeous, striking appearance. They typically have bright white feathers with sharply contrasting black edging, giving them an almost painted or metallic look. They’re smaller than many commercial turkey varieties, and their beautiful plumage makes them popular with small farms and backyard poultry keepers.
A few fun facts:
✨ They’re heritage birds. Royal Palms are a traditional breed valued for their natural breeding ability and ability to reproduce without relying on commercial production methods.
✨ They’re excellent foragers. They enjoy exploring and searching for insects, seeds, and other tasty finds, which makes them entertaining to watch—and sometimes a little too adventurous!
✨ They can fly! Unlike many people expect from turkeys, Royal Palms can fly surprisingly well, especially when motivated. Apparently, our four have decided the roof is prime real estate.
✨ They’re active and alert. Their curiosity and tendency to explore mean secure fencing and appropriate enclosures are important.
✨ They’re considered a conservation breed. Royal Palms are relatively uncommon compared with commercial turkey varieties, and preserving heritage breeds helps maintain poultry diversity.
So, while these four are absolutely beautiful birds, they’re also currently testing every ounce of patience we have. We love them, we want them safe, and we would very much appreciate it if they stopped treating the neighbor’s property like an all-inclusive turkey resort. 😂
Final verdict: Four turkeys. One shared brain cell. Zero respect for property boundaries.
Stay tuned to see who makes next week’s list! 👀🦃
