Sad Day...!

Another very sad day in the Thompson household! Jason and Jake had just got home from pursuing bear and the two puppies were left just running around the back yard for awhile. We were all inside the house when I glanced out back. I saw white stuff all over the yard. I'm thinking a stuffed animal had been left out there and they had gotten it, but when I looked closer it turned out to be turkey feathers that belonged to the female turkey. She must have flown the coop, which she does on a regular basis. Without getting to graphic, I flipped out screamed for Jason. He ran out grabbed her from the dogs. She was still alive but passed away the next morning. I know it may sound kind of silly but we have had this pair of turkeys for 8 years. They were our pets. We loved them. She still has about 20 eggs she was getting ready to sit on. Not sure if her mate will survive it but we definitely hope for the best.