WitchHazel Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 HI All There is what sounds like an amusing programme on Radio 4 on Tuesday morning, I expect it will be available afterwards via LIstenAgain/Iplayer The fashion for keeping chickens in your back garden shows no sign of waning, but Natalie Haynes has heard some dark rumours about the true habits of the hen. Can they be true? Natalie's own chicken knowledge being limited entirely to their lives in Ancient Rome, she hears from chicken breeders and keepers; but perhaps the most keen insight is from ornithologist Mark Cocker, who explains how things look from the chickens' own perspective. Poultry and people can be very good for one another, but like any relationship it does require respect. Some of the trailers they've played so far have had me chuckling...including a rather resigned-sounding man saying "you should ask my wife. She started with 4 hens, now she's got 47". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyChickenLover- Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I need to listen to that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henergy Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 there was a brilliant article about the programme in the radio times this week too. You can record radio on a sky + so off to do it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I must remember to listen again to this, because I will be at work, but sounds interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Tried to find article on line - any ideas where to find it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 There's only a tiny bit on the bbc website http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00zsdsb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Some of the trailers they've played so far have had me chuckling...including a rather resigned-sounding man saying "you should ask my wife. She started with 4 hens, now she's got 47". Me too- I love the way he instantly corrects the original number he comes up with- quickly adding another two to the amount! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Yes, I heard about this on Saturday, I guess it will be on iplayer. I will have to listen when I'm not working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I'm driving to the coast to meet up with a few of my parents friends for lunch, so it's fantastic timing as that's when I'll be on my way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyfeet Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Just bumping this as it's on and it's on now and it's brilliant! Dawn x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyann Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 How funny is this programme, am loving the story of the man who's wife got her chickens from 4 to 48.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Thank you, managed to listen to most of it, very entertaining, sounded a bit like me at times lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 sounded a bit like me at times lolI am very much hoping that is didn't sound like me a times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoxy Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Made me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Amusing but nothing ground breaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 It was funny and did make me laugh but it would be nice to get something that takes our hobby a bit more seriously. So far reporters seem to see is as something of a joke which doesn't really explain why there is this sudden massive take off of back garden chicken keeping. Could it be because they provide an antidote to stressed lives? I'd like to hear something that explores this more seriously. Whatever, my OH has set off in the car right now . . . . with a box Said something about 'rounding up from 8 to 10' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 I missed it. I wasn't too worried as I assumed it would be on Iplayer - but the listing says "not available on Iplayer" and, when I click the "why" link, it seems it's not going to be available. I've emailed Natalie Haynes to see if she will be adding the audio to her website. Bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 There is a synopsis of it in the Radio Times (p130). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoxy Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Whatever, my OH has set off in the car right now . . . . with a box Said something about 'rounding up from 8 to 10' O M G...are you serious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Just heard back from Natalie (the presenter), she said it should be on Iplayer later today: Hello there,I think it will go up on iPlayer later today (it says 'coming soon' on their page now...). It will go up on my website too, but not for a few weeks, as the guy who runs the site is away climbing in Nepal. Unlikely, I know, but true. Cheers, Natalie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Goodo - I'm at work and need to listen to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I took a radio to work, and was laughing ... a lot! Annie Hall is a great character, and all air play is good That poor farrier, he sounded just beaten!!!!(or whisked, or fried..... \\0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoxy Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Yes he did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyfeet Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I couldn't help thinking to myself that he knows where he is in the pecking order - and resistance is futile Dawn x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 My OH said he would notice another 40 chickens in the garden and not to get ideas. Strange that - he knows what I am thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
