The Evolution of Chickens: From Dinosaurs to Dinner Tables

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The forum discussion centers around the PBS show "The History of the Chicken," which explores the evolution of chickens from their dinosaur ancestors to their role in modern society. Participants express amusement and disbelief at the eccentric behaviors of chicken enthusiasts featured in the show, including a woman who dresses her rooster in underwear. The conversation also touches on the historical context of chickens, speculating on their lineage back to the Jurassic period and the humorous notion that T-Rex might taste like chicken.

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  • Understanding of avian evolution and domestication
  • Familiarity with the cultural significance of chickens in various societies
  • Knowledge of the PBS programming and documentary style
  • Basic awareness of humor and satire in media
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  • Research the evolutionary biology of birds, focusing on the lineage from dinosaurs to modern chickens
  • Explore the cultural impact of chickens in culinary traditions worldwide
  • Watch additional PBS documentaries related to animal history and domestication
  • Investigate the psychological aspects of pet ownership, particularly with unconventional pets like chickens
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This discussion is beneficial for animal behaviorists, historians of domestication, culinary enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the cultural narratives surrounding pets and livestock.

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I'm watching a show on PBS right now called "The History of the Chicken" and I'm pretty sure that the woman who loves her pet chicken is the craziest woman I've ever seen. Please, watch this show if possible and if you ever come across this woman slap her as hard as you possibly can. She's putting underwear on her rooster for god's sake.
 
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Nevermind, every one of the people on this show is nuts. From the woman who gave mouth to beak to a frozen chicken to the man who is amazed by a chicken's cleverness.I can't watch this crap anymore. forget I ever said anything.
 
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...the man who is amazed by a chicken's cleverness...

Wow. LOL

Did anyone in the show comment on rainbows being visible in lawn sprinklers?
 
While some of them are surely kooks, chickens are really smart and have distinct personalities...
 
tribdog said:
I'm watching a show on PBS right now called "The History of the Chicken" and I'm pretty sure that the woman who loves her pet chicken is the craziest woman I've ever seen. Please, watch this show if possible and if you ever come across this woman slap her as hard as you possibly can. She's putting underwear on her rooster for god's sake.

How far back are they going on the chicken history? To the Jurassic? They had some mighty big chickens.

The presumption is that if you cooked up a T-Rex that it would taste like chicken. I wonder if that is the origin for modern enjoyment of the meat?
 

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