Leanne Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 hi everyone! theres a documentary on TV tonight all about chickens! 'The natural history of chickens' BBC4 at 9.05pm. it says its a light hearted look at the virtues of chickens! might be worth a look have a happy sunday! Leanne Betty Roobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Hi Leanne Do you know if it is a repeat? There was one just before Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanne Posted February 27, 2005 Author Share Posted February 27, 2005 hi Lesley, I've no idea! there's no little 'R' after the listing in the TV mag but thats no guarantee. I guess you'd know within a minute or two if you've seen it before. I'm pretty sure i havent so i'll set the video just in case! Leanne Betty Roobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Thanks Leanne It sounds like a repeat of the one last year but I can't remember if I watched it then or not I'll set the video in case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Yes, I did see it - it is the one with the cockeral with it's head chopped off but carried on living It was worth watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammi J Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 I just don't know what to say Lesley, there are no words that can follow you headly cockeral comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Exactly...not sure I want to watch it now! But thanks for programme time Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Yes, that's the one which was on BBC4 at Christmas. It's rather odd because it features American chicken owners and we all know how quaint they can be - there's a lady with a pet bantam she treats like a child - it even wears the much talked about chicken diapers Lesley enlightened us about last year! Saying that, it's an interesting programme but it did make my 11 year old cry when he saw the battery hens so be warned faint-hearted people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 At the end there is a lovely story about a Silkie named Eliza, thet was the bit Emily and I cried at, it is worth watching.............. I am so chicken crazy I may even watch it again..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Oh yes, that is a lovely bit - made Ollie cry too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammi J Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Yep, I'll be watching. I have stuck it into my sky personal planner so I'll be snuggled down on the sofa with the cats and a big bar of chocolate later. Hey any excuse for a choc night Sammi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 I am on my way round Sammi it sounds like bliss, I will bring more chocolate one bar won't go far................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammi J Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 You don't know me very well yet but that's okay, let me help you.... When I say a bar of chocolate I do mean those really big 400g bars of Galaxy!! Come on over Nicola and bring the chocolate, you will need some, I don't think I have enough to go round. Sammi -x- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Ooooh, Galaxy, my favourite! Can I come too? Perhaps we should have a virtual chocolate eating party tonight along with some of Sheila's virtual hot chocolate??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanne Posted February 27, 2005 Author Share Posted February 27, 2005 i'll be watching with my kittens on my lap and.choc in hand too. chickens, cats ands chocolate, how very civilised! Leanne Betty Roobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Sounds good to me! Hope you enjoy the programme - highly entertaining from what I can remember . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammi J Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Ooooh, Galaxy, my favourite! Can I come too? Perhaps we should have a virtual chocolate eating party tonight along with some of Sheila's virtual hot chocolate??!! Hey if you are all bringing chocolate everyone can come! Okay so I like chocolate ALOT and also my 5 month old kitten does to!! Everytime I open the wrapper she runs over for an ickle bit. Sammi -x- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanne Posted February 27, 2005 Author Share Posted February 27, 2005 mine are 8 months old Sammi, and they are spoilt enough, so they dont get near my chocolate! Leanne Betty Roobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Wow - a big chocolate party! - I'll be over (but I'm trying to stick to Green and Blacks) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammi J Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Hey Lesley, You bring it over with you and you can eat it! I only have Galaxy in the house. A chocolate party what a great idea. Sammi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 If it's choclolate count me in. On a slightly serious note please don't feed it to the kittens, I doubt they'd eat it but I read some where that it can be poisonous to cats. By the way did you know that it is also slightly toxic for humans and for those who need to know the leathal dose is 22lbs, what a way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 I can assure you that the lethal dose is not 22lbs - I can manage that in one go I needed to know how to keep cats out of my veggie garden but damned if I'm giving them my chocolate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 22lbs - wow! Haven't managed that much in one sitting so far so no danger to life and limb but there's still time !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Okay Lesly perhaps you can build up immunity As for keeping cats off things , how good are you at herding mist! They are supposed to dislike Citrus but I find umless you blanket an area in orange peel they find a way round most deterants. Spraying with water whenthey don't see you coming can out them off a place but you have to be sneaky and quick to creep up on a cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 WELCOME TO THE PARTY!!!!!!! OK, I have keys to the shop, so, we have Green & Black's for Lesley, plenty of milk choc. Fair Trade Divine, 5 types from Oxfam range & some almond white. Could someone bring Cadbury's milk choc, fruit/nut & whole nut just in case? TV on...let the CHOC party begin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
