(Dan is dipping their beaks in the water, so that they will be able to find it again.)
This past Monday, McMurray Hatchery called to say that our turkeys did not hatch, and that they wouldn't be sending out any more Broad-breasted Bronze chicks for the season. Well, I guess something went right for us, because an hour later Judy from McMurray called to offer us our turkeys, if we still wanted them. They arrived on Thursday.
They are eagerly exploring the confines of their pen away from the warmth of the heat lamps, and pecking at everything like it is food. Unfortunately, one did not survive the trip from the hatchery and two had injuries to their legs that make it unlikely they will survive beyond the second day.