Leicester_H Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Unless I missed it ? Tuesdays - 8pm - BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07v6kyb Hairy Bikers - Chicken & Egg The Hairy Bikers are on a mission to find the world's most delicious chicken and egg recipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Actually I did watch it and wondered about posting on here but felt it was a bit disloyal as we all love chickens - clearly this is not all about looking after lovely, bocking, cuddly chooks but somewhat more brutal That said, it was interesting although the 'egg' jokes got VERY tiresome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 somewhat more brutal! Oh - didn't know that. Missed 1st episode but set recorder to record the rest. Thanks for the 'warning'. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I watched it, sorry didn't think to post on here - I'm not a big fan of the HBs and I found all the jokes and little cartoon things a bit irritating. It's not too brutal, but it is about cooking and eating chickens, not surprisingly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 When I said brutal I meant chickens being cut up and eaten! Seems disloyal, somehow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 That's what I thought. I watched the bit about the chicken showing but I thought seeing as it's mostly going to be about eating chickens (which I do as long as they've had a decent life and hopefully death) this wasn't really the forum for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 They were completely clueless on the whole but it did inspire me to make Welsh cakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooksRCute Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I was looking forward to the 1st episode, watched it & cancelled the series link. Always enjoyed the HB's previously but found the show boring & childish! Si....is not himself at all....humour was cringe worthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 Organic vs Free Range – what’s the difference? On this site https://www.soilassociation.org/organic-living/why-organic/better-for-animals/ they state that Organic standards mean hens must have access to outside areas. They go further than free range standards in a number of important ways. "1. Organic standards stipulate smaller flock sizes and lower stocking densities (the number of birds per square metre). Smaller flock sizes help to ensure healthier and less stressed birds as chickens would naturally live in small groups. 2. Organic farms certified by the Soil Association have to provide more pop holes (exits from the hen house) than 'free range' farms do, to ensure access to pasture is not restricted. 3. All organic birds are fed on GM free feed whereas there are no requirements regarding GM status in free range birds' feed." Using Amazons 'Look Inside' at the HB book to accompany their Chicken & Egg Series they say "Organic - Like FR, organic chickens live longer lives and have to have access to the outdoors. The difference is that these birds are fed on an organic diet " No mention of lower stocking density They use the same distinction for organic and FR eggs. So I wonder how 'informed'(right word ?) their series and book are ? Comments please, H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I was looking forward to the 1st episode, watched it & cancelled the series link. Always enjoyed the HB's previously but found the show boring & childish! Si....is not himself at all....humour was cringe worthy Si had a brain tumour removed a year or so ago...and was 'out of action' for a while. I didn't notice any difference (but I am not always known for my perception and, by the time the prog airs, I am fairly knackered and unresponsive anyway !) I guess its possible that there are some lasting effects - I don't know much about brain tumours but have heard that there can be personality changes. Will give it another chance tonight (am cooking blackened chicken for boy's supper this ev ) but, if the humour (or rather lack of it) continues I don't think I'll be able to stand any more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooksRCute Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Si had a brain tumour removed a year or so ago...and was 'out of action' for a while. I didn't notice any difference (but I am not always known for my perception and, by the time the prog airs, I am fairly knackered and unresponsive anyway !) I guess its possible that there are some lasting effects - I don't know much about brain tumours but have heard that there can be personality changes! Eek, taking foot out of mouth....I didn't know, but yes I can only imagine the impact & that probably explains the loss of .... Sparkle?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 At least I think it was a tumour.....certainly something brain related but I didn't notice any difference on the prog last week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
