Thursday Thirteen # 6 - Yoga for Chickens and Other Things
Before chicken-scratch and little chick press, I never thought much about chickens and their influence on our modern culture. So for this week’s Thursday Thirteen , I share with you thirteen poultry-related things to feed your imagination:
1. It seems that chicken are fitness gurus. For your reading pleasure, I bring you: Yoga for Chickens
2. It seems that chickens are prognosticators. Let me introduce you to Ruprecht, the psychic chicken:
3. We’re all familiar with the ubiquitous rubber chicken. The new kid on the block is the flingshot flying chicken:
4. Chickens, it seems, make wonderful pets:
My bride thinks it would be fun to have a pet chicken.She wants one that she could put on a leash with a rhinestone collar to make it look cute, and she was wondering if she could take it for walks and how well it would travel should she decide to take it with us when we go on trips. I can just see us going through airport security .
You can read Henry Wolff Jr’s charming article in its entirety here.
6. Perhaps, Henry Wolff Jr’s bride would want to own a White Silkie Hen - like this one:
7. Chickens come in all shapes and sizes. Read all about these Extraordinary Chickens here.
8. Artists draw inspiration from chickens. Katherine Plumer has an entire series of fine art prints, like the ones below:
9. Red Chickens by Govinder Nazran
10. Chicken Run by Elena Gomez
11. Even Picasso was seduced by the majestic Rooster:
12. Chickens have inspired an entire art movement in Dubuque, Iowa. Check out: Operation Chicken Art
13. Sadly, chickens can also be the cause of marital strife: Man shoots chicken, wife shoots man
Man shoots chicken, wife shoots man By Rebecca Nolan The Register-Guard Published: Wednesday, September 6, 2006CHESHIRE - A woman was charged Tuesday for shooting her husband in the back after he shot her pet chicken, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office said.
Mary Kay Gray, 58, was arraigned Tuesday in Lane County Circuit Court on a charge of felony assault. She was being held in the Lane County Jail.
Her husband, Stanley Edward Gray, 43, was recovering from a single gunshot wound to the shoulder. The chicken died at the scene.
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Comments
Cool Chicken Things! I always wanted a chicken, but just to get fresh eggs. Thanks for visiting my blog.
Pam
Posted by: Terrific Teens | March 16, 2007 9:33 PM
I want a white silkie hen!
Posted by: Sybil | March 16, 2007 7:11 PM
sorry it took so long for me to get here...
That is the most interesting T13 I have ever seen. Bar none.
Posted by: Faerylandmom | March 16, 2007 3:48 PM
Cute list! I like Slingshot Chicken, myself. Thanks for visiting my blog!
Posted by: Kim | March 16, 2007 9:01 AM
That's a great list! Thanks for visiting my site, and have a terrific weekend!!
Posted by: lisa-marie | March 16, 2007 7:45 AM
I love number 7. I have a weird thing for chickens. I like the odd looking ones, like the Polish Crested.
Posted by: Nancy Liedel | March 16, 2007 4:13 AM
I'd be interested in knowing why your blog is all chicken. Have you shared that story? I enjoyed the pics with your TT. Mine is also posted but is far from as unique as yours.
Posted by: Joan | March 16, 2007 2:12 AM
There were some odd looking birds there!
Posted by: Michelle | March 15, 2007 11:59 PM
This is an interesting list :)
Posted by: Christina | March 15, 2007 8:56 PM
Oh my gosh, I'm SO glad I didn't have chicken for dinner tonight! Now I'm inspired to buy a bird-family animal to replace the recently-deceased family pet rat!
Posted by: Emily Ryan-Davis | March 15, 2007 7:50 PM
Totally cute! Psychic chicken is my favorite!
Posted by: Loretta | March 15, 2007 7:24 PM
Who knew? My dog does yoga, but I thought it was a mammal thing.
Posted by: marilyn | March 15, 2007 5:53 PM
Hahahahaha!
That was fantastic!
Terrific Thursday Thirteen!
Thank you for your visit.
Have a wonderful day!
Happy TT'ing!
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Raggedy
Posted by: Raggedy | March 15, 2007 4:36 PM
Who knew chickens could be so interesting!!
Great post -- and thanks for visiting my TT...
Posted by: Wylie Kinson | March 15, 2007 4:16 PM
Thanks for stopping by my blog. You win for most original thursday 13 that I have ever seen-- well done!
Posted by: Amy | March 15, 2007 3:58 PM
Too funny!
Great TT!
Thanks for dropping by mine.
Posted by: Amy Ruttan | March 15, 2007 3:24 PM
Love your list Christine!
I guess the woman who shot her husband in the shoulder, must of really loved that chicken!
Posted by: Ingela F. Hyatt | March 15, 2007 3:15 PM
I don't think I've ever read anything funnier than "The chicken died at the scene." Hysterical!
Chickens #6 and 7 would make me run screaming in the other direction...
I think that's the only Picasso painting I've ever been able to understand.
Thanks for stopping by my TT! Have a wonderful weekend (I'm off tomorrow so today is my Friday)! :)
Posted by: Virginia | March 15, 2007 3:00 PM
Yoga for chickens!? Hilarious! And...impossible, I imagine. I'll have to check that one out. Sounds so funny!
Posted by: Haley-O | March 15, 2007 2:17 PM
ha ha ha ha... SO funny!
Really a great list!!!
Mine is up as well. A few of my pet peeves.. More of a non-typical rant. (Non-typical for me anyways!)
http://www.ryanvelting.com
Have a great day!
Posted by: Ryan Velting | March 15, 2007 1:51 PM
What a fun blog!! :)
Posted by: Michelle M Pillow | March 15, 2007 1:41 PM
That was great! I have a thing for things that are chickeny. :)
Posted by: Shannon | March 15, 2007 1:37 PM
A chicken on a leash.. hmm, good way to keep your low fat. The white silkie is so pretty. I love to go look at the chickens at the fair.
Posted by: Lisa (qtpies7) | March 15, 2007 1:33 PM
What a super list - Happy TT
Posted by: robyn mills | March 15, 2007 1:32 PM
thanks for stopping by my t13, yours is GREAT!
Posted by: eve | March 15, 2007 1:27 PM
HILARIOUS...this is so weird and funny! I love it!!!
Chickens really are quite versatile, eh?
Posted by: Rhonda Stapleton | March 15, 2007 12:43 PM
HILARIOUS...this is so weird and funny! I love it!!!
Chickens really are quite versatile, eh?
Posted by: Rhonda Stapleton | March 15, 2007 12:43 PM
This is why I don't eat chicken...I knew the day would come when I would find out that the chicken is more human than I. Love it.
Posted by: robinsonk | March 15, 2007 12:13 PM
LOL! OMG this is an excellent list... the news article of the wife... and the article of the pet chicken... and then the psychic chicken... tee heee heee you had me snorting a couple of times :)
Thanks for visiting my blog and thanks for the chuckle.
Posted by: Rashenbo | March 15, 2007 11:50 AM
AHHH, someone else who knows about Extraordinary Chickens! We had the calendar up one year and I swear it was like a bunch of poultry pin-ups. At some point in their lives, everyone must have enjoy a year of these Extraordinary Chickens.
Posted by: Tilly Greene | March 15, 2007 10:50 AM
Christine, who learns from who? Thanks for stopping by my list, but my goodness, your list is so cool. I have to visit every one of these links! A city girl moved to the country,it was only last year at the fair I found out that some chickens look like dogs from behind. . .
Posted by: Marcia | March 15, 2007 10:49 AM
Okay I love the fitness chicken! LOL.
Posted by: Shelli Stevens | March 15, 2007 10:48 AM
LMAO! I love your list! There are no chickens where I live in the 'burbs, but my folks have chickens next door who come to visit. I love those little guys! The ones with the little feathery boots are the cutest! Thanks for commenting on my first ever T13. Very nice of you.
Posted by: Bianca D'Arc | March 15, 2007 10:40 AM
Great list -- I love the Picasso.
Posted by: Wacky Mommy | March 15, 2007 10:04 AM
Wonderful list! I am so-going to check out that Chicken Yoga book!!!
Posted by: It's Me... Maven | March 15, 2007 10:01 AM
Thanks for stopping by my list. I love your All Chicken list! I now have more respect for this fine animal.
Posted by: Sophie | March 15, 2007 10:00 AM
Chickens are awesome!
Posted by: cosmic kid | March 15, 2007 9:42 AM
Now that the weather's decidedly spring-like, I've been aching for some grilled BBQ chicken. You're list just made me crave it that much more. :P
Happy TT! :D
Posted by: Annie | March 15, 2007 9:34 AM
What a great TT list! :) Mine is up now, it was just waiting to post until it was actually Thursday here. Thanks for stopping by even though it wasn't there yet.
Posted by: Aimee | March 15, 2007 9:25 AM
Wow! So much effort and thought put into this! Very cool! never knew I could learn more about chicken!
Thanks for stopping by mine!
Posted by: chana | March 15, 2007 9:22 AM
I have silkies! No white ones, though--mine are silver, partridge (tan/brown/black, very pretty), and grey. Yesterday my chickens laid 23 eggs... anyone want an omelet?
My TT's up!
Posted by: Amelia Elias | March 15, 2007 9:21 AM
Oh, I love your list! I love chickens too, truly! I had laying hens at one time and they are really cool animals, love the chicken art!
Happy TT'ing, I'm all about why I love green.
http://mitchypoo777.blogspot.com
Posted by: Mitchypoo | March 15, 2007 9:21 AM
Yoga for chickens? That looks kinda cute actually.
I *LOVE* the extraordinary chicken, #7. He's adorable!!!
Posted by: Indigo | March 15, 2007 9:00 AM
LOLOL Very original. Loved it! My favorite is #7, that's a good lookin' chick. And I had no idea about the whole art movement! ;-) Well done.
Posted by: c.a. Marks | March 15, 2007 8:47 AM
hello!
first time here - found you via TT
as a chicken hobby-farmer, I loved this TT!
to see the pastel colored eggs my girls lay, check out my Wordless Wednesday @
It’s A Blog Eat Blog World
oh, and have you seen "Savage Chickens" the online cartoons by Doug Savage? Poultry has never been so amusing!
cheers,
morgen
Posted by: morgen | March 15, 2007 7:39 AM
Wow - that was interesting. So, did the man want chicken for dinner? And I liked the white silkie - I can see someone wanting that as a pet - like the purse dog craze.
Posted by: Denise | March 15, 2007 7:16 AM
Nice list. Number 6 is sooo cute!
Posted by: Amanda Young | March 15, 2007 7:12 AM
Great list! That took some time to do.
Found my way here through other TTers.
Posted by: Elle Fredrix | March 15, 2007 6:41 AM
bock bock, what a great list! mine's up!
Posted by: Uisce | March 15, 2007 2:30 AM
thanks for dropping by my blog & the comment. :) i love chicken!!! they're the most underrated of the animals. why do they say "you chickened out", are chickens really that scared? but then again what's with the "scaredy cat" phrase?? i guess the chicken & the cat are cousins, just a thought!
Posted by: ingrid | March 15, 2007 12:23 AM
How about that!!! wonderful, interesting list. Didn't know even Picasso was a chicken person!
happy tt!
Posted by: mar | March 15, 2007 12:20 AM
Love your list! Very creative! I am glad I found your blog and thanks for stopping by mine.
Posted by: Mom of 3 | March 14, 2007 11:16 PM
cackle, cackle grooh I am all chicken now ! Cute cartoons !
Posted by: Gattina | March 14, 2007 10:53 PM
Great TT list. I think the last one was the best. Not only did she shoot her husband, but he was her younger husband. Go girl! lol
My TT is up also.
Posted by: ancsweetnsassygal | March 14, 2007 10:24 PM