Sleeping Late? Yeah, right.

Apparently the new turkeys DID find Prairie House hospitable and decided to stay for a night. This morning very early I was awakened to the Turkey Chorus. One Tom sang the melody, the others answered on the refrain with the hens adding background. It was not a presentation a person could sleep through when it was taking place just outside the window. I would also not recommend it for more than one performance, but I may not have a choice in that matter if they all decide to stay. I gave up the idea of sleeping in. When daybreak finally came and I had light with which to inspect the situation, I discovered 3 extra Tom turkeys and 2 extra hens (near as I can tell from the noise) roosting in the trees around the houses. It isn't turkey hunting season. We may be in for an interesting summer. I'm only hoping the visitors aren't bringing any ailments with them and they don't take our pretty turkeys away.