Mercedes55 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Just read in yesterday's paper about this TV programme which is on Channel 4 next Friday evening rare chicken rescue According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations in 2000, some 1350 domestic mammal and bird breeds faced extinction. In Australia, chicken species such as the Sumatran, the Phoenix, the Transylvanian Naked Neck, the Spanish, the Azeel and even the humble Leghorn are some of the breeds under threat. Randall Wood's film follows Mark Tully, one of Australia's many 'poultry fanciers,' on his mission to track down and protect endangered chicken species. On a 'chicken chase' covering 10,000 kilometres and spanning five Australian states, Mark's mission is to track down rare heritage breeds and meet others who share his passion. While he spends his days rescuing poultry, he reveals that the unconditional love of his large collection of turkeys, chooks and other birds - and the serenity he finds in their company - has helped save his own life after a long battle with mental illness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 oooh! Sounds lovely- thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pips_pekins Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Hopefully I will be left in peace long enough to watch it. Thanks for posting about it. Another reason to be counting down to Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I'll set the PVR for that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Just bumping this up in case anyone missed the post or, like me, forgot that it's on tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pips_pekins Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Thanks Tweety. I had forgotten as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Also just bumping as this is on tonight at 7-35 pm on channel 4 + 8-35 pm on channel 4 + 1 Might be worth pressing the "record" button Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Thanks, Phil alerted me to that earlier this week - will watch it while i iron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Have Sky+'ed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Bump again in case people miss it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Awwww it was lovely Reminded me of my own life... As I have had my bouts of anxiety and depression which my poultry passion has eased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I enjoyed it, I'd like to have seen more of the birds though, that first lady the guy visited obviously had some lovely chooks The music was very annoying though Nice to see poultry shows are just the same in other countries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Nice to see poultry shows are just the same in other countries I thought the same it all looked rather familiar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 really charming film. (i'm sure i recognized the chap with the sideboards and flat cap.... wasn't he at the Northern last year? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I watched it with Molly (on ch4+1 because I couldn't wrestle the telly away from the youngsters watching Lemonade Mouth on the Disney channel). We loved it I particularly enjoyed all the chooks with silly hair, and Molly said it'd be nice for Olive Poland to have a husband. I pointed out it'd be a waste of time, she's never ever laid an egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Nice to see poultry shows are just the same in other countries And poultry people! I'm sure I've seen some of those faces before at poultry shows oop north. It was delightful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Shouldn't watch things like this... just keep adding to my wish list! Made me laugh when he was speaking to the turkeys, and they were 'talking' back I recorded it, incase someone wants to watch it & buy me some nice chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 really charming film. (i'm sure i recognized the chap with the sideboards and flat cap.... wasn't he at the Northern last year? ) Was it Fred Hams? I missed it was over at a friend's meeting the new kitten, but I'll watch it on Ch4OD sometime in the next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 This was one of the best programmes I've seen for a long time. I think that guy should become an honorary omleteer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Another thought- has anyone tried that hypnotising chicken trick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I have heard of the trick before, but never tried it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Absolutely fabulous! Great to see that chook folk down under are as friendly and bonkers as here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 think i missed this on telly... aargh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pips_pekins Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Only got to watch this last night. OH wasn't too keen when I suggested it but we both really enjoyed it. I found Mark's story very moving. Shame it was so short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I noticed that it was made in 2007 so wonder if there's a sequel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
