Short Wave Peep The Delightful Science Of Chickens
Apr 12, 2023
Tove Danovich, a journalist and chicken keeper, shares her journey into the delightful world of backyard chickens. She reveals the unique bond between humans and these feathered friends while exploring their surprising evolutionary history. Tove discusses the intelligence of chickens and the breeding challenges they face today. She also dives into the innovative realm of chicken training and the entertaining world of chicken shows, highlighting the calming presence chickens can bring to their owners.
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From Eggs to Emmylou
- Tova Danovich's interest in chickens grew from a couple of hens to eight.
- Her hen Emmylou became an Instagram star, even hopping on a reporter's shoulder.
The Making of 'Henfluence'
- Tova Danovich, a journalist, found a lack of in-depth scientific literature on chickens.
- This gap inspired her to write "Under the Henfluence."
Chicken Ancestry
- Chickens, like all birds, descended from dinosaurs, eventually branching into the gallus genus.
- Most domesticated chickens originated from the red jungle fowl, as revealed by genome sequencing.
