Cockadoodle Coup!

http://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-egg-month-may/ http://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-barbecue-month-may/

When the most well-executed espionage happens, you have no idea it was  even carried out. Today, I will explain how multiple NFL owners, a  Hollywood screenwriter, a Super Bowl winning coach and others were  involved in a devious plan to turn human against human, divert millions  in taxpayer money, and weaken government defenses ...  a plan that has  the stench of chicken deception written all over it.References:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_(film)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_S._Wardhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomona_Collegehttps://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/baltimore-colts-move-to-indianapolishttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayam_Cemanihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriots%E2%80%93Ravens_rivalryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Modellhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Browns_relocation_controversy

When it comes to transportation safety, there is quite a lot to  consider. Remember, chickens can fly, but not very far. So, poultry  deployments require long distance modes of travel. Today we take a look at chickens and the world of transportation and shipping.References:https://www.touropia.com/chicken-buses-of-guatemala/https://www.fresheggsdaily.blog/2015/08/traveling-or-moving-with-chickens.htmlhttps://about.usps.com/publications/pub260a/pub260a_v03_revision_092019_tech_007.htmhttps://www.cnbc.com/2017/12/01/bezos-amazon-team-wins-guinness-world-record-in-chicken-wing-eating.htmlhttps://myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/those-crazy-chicken-buses/

“Look into the eyes of a chicken and you will see real stupidity. It is a  kind of bottomless stupidity, a fiendish stupidity. They are the most  horrifying, cannibalistic and nightmarish creatures in the world.” No,  those were not my words. That was a quote by Werner Herzog, German film  director, writer, and actor. Today we'll look at how chickens are  portrayed on screen.References:https://modernfarmer.com/2021/03/chicken-yoga-is-happening-in-florida/https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/7744-look-into-the-eyes-of-a-chicken-and-you-willhttps://lostinspace.fandom.com/wiki/Debbie_The_Chickenhttps://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Ernie_the_Giant_Chickenhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107144/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0462485/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092625/https://spongebob.fandom.com/wiki/Sea_chickenhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/tampa/2021/02/12/so-can-the-beloved-chickens-of-ybor-city-pretty-much-do-anything-they-want/https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2020/04/24/tampa-mayor-jane-castor-pens-welcome-to-tom-brady-gronk/

People watching for the Illuminati have it wrong. They're not looking at  the appropriate indicators for trouble. It's not a triangle or pyramid  you should be watching out for. It's an oval, the shape of an egg. And  the signs are all around us: chickens are up to no good.References:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darlington_Racewayhttps://einsty.com/list-of-animals-that-lay-eggs/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faberg%C3%A9_egghttp://en.believethesign.com/index.php?title=The_Egg-shaped_Carhttps://www.candystore.com/blog/holidays/halloween/definitive-ranking-best-worst-halloween-candies/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oologyhttps://www.farandwide.com/s/white-house-tour-dc7375b9ea8a47a4https://www.presidentialpetmuseum.com/whitehousepets-3/https://www.theguardian.com/world/shortcuts/2015/oct/05/history-egging-political-protest-britainhttps://iowaculture.gov/history/education/educator-resources/primary-source-sets/great-depression-and-herbert-hoover/chickenhttps://www.thoughtco.com/british-troops-burned-capitol-and-white-house-1814-1773649https://www.whitehousehistory.org/the-burning-of-washington

Video games have been around for decades, and have had  a significant influence on culture around the world. It's a massive,  fast growing industry. In today's episode, we'll look at how  chickens are already undertaking efforts to leverage that size and  influence in their nefarious schemes, experimenting with virtual  worlds and alternate sets of rules.References:https://games.mxdwn.com/news/the-video-game-industry-is-generating-more-revenue-than-film-and-sports-combined/https://nypost.com/2020/12/23/video-game-revenues-in-2020-set-to-top-sports-movie-industries/https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/09/biden-presidential-campaign-rolls-out-yard-signs-in-animal-crossing/https://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/us-army-spends-32-8-million-on-propaganda-videogame-657121https://kizi.com/games/chicken-invadershttps://www.gamesradar.com/people-are-figuring-out-the-dead-chickens-can-be-used-as-storage-space-in-skyrim-because-2019-is-clearly-messing-with-us/https://www.gamesradar.com/20-of-the-weirdest-things-in-skyrim-a-chicken-loving-necromancer-a-frozen-mammoth-and-spontaneous-combustion/(too many other links to list here!)

You think cats' ability to always land on its feet or bats' ability to  echo locate is impressive? Or the chameleon's ability to change colors?  Remarkable, for sure. But humans eat chickens,  and lots of them. So, today we're going to discuss abilities chickens  have that humans do not, and why that makes them even more of a threat  to us.References:https://mikethechickenvet.wordpress.com/2012/03/30/chicken-vision/https://www.skeptical-science.com/science/can-see-nobody-else-can-see-tetrachromat/https://www.feelgoodcontacts.com/eye-care-hub/a-guide-to-tetrachromacyhttps://theneurosphere.com/2015/12/17/the-mystery-of-tetrachromacy-if-12-of-women-have-four-cone-types-in-their-eyes-why-do-so-few-of-them-actually-see-more-colours/http://physicsbuzz.physicscentral.com/2010/02/chicken-head-tracking_05.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6Nkqkdk5LEhttps://dinoanimals.com/animals/heart-rates-of-animals-top-10/https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/roosters-have-special-ears-so-they-dont-crow-themselves-to-deafhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_the_Headless_Chickenhttps://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-outlandish-story-of-mike-the-headless-chicken.htmlhttps://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/who-built-the-chicken-church-indonesia

It's a new year and time to refocus. Today we look again at  social media. TikTok in particular has been quite active when it comes  to chickens and eggs, and for the safety of all, we need to fully  understand what is happening to the best of our ability.References:https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/26/style/step-chickens-tiktok-cult-wars.htmlhttps://www.distractify.com/p/what-does-step-chicken-mean-on-tiktokhttps://www.bustle.com/life/woodchuck-revolution-tiktok-meme-explainedhttps://animalsake.com/facts-about-groundhogshttps://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/viral-egg-hack-tiktok-2021-19642066https://www.delish.com/uk/food-news/a34189971/tiktok-egg-tornado/https://www.mashed.com/250660/this-viral-tiktok-hack-is-changing-the-way-people-make-eggs/https://www.mashed.com/253515/tiktok-just-reinvented-scrambled-eggs/https://www.pennlive.com/life/2021/01/taco-bell-joins-chicken-war-with-mystery-menu-heres-a-look-at-the-fast-food-chains-in-battle.htmlhttps://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2020/08/26/if-i-had-4-eggs-a-thief-takes-3-riddle/https://www.facebook.com/Cockadoodle-Coup-official-107435814637848/

Phone conversation with friend of the show and former Rhode Island state historian Howard Pixmore.

We've picked up listeners in yet another country again, but  there is always room for growth. For example, reaching different  generations of people can be difficult, with their unique perspectives.  Boomers. Millennials. Generation X, Y and Z. What an alphabet soup to  sort through. But we must forge ahead to save lives.https://extension.psu.edu/history-of-the-chickenReferences:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_generationshttps://time.com/3858309/attention-spans-goldfish/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/26/style/step-chickens-tiktok-cult-wars.htmlhttps://www.chickencheck.in/farm-to-table/traditional-chicken-breeding/https://www.chickencheck.in/faq/supersized-chicken/

Cockadoodle Coup is the highest rated and longest running show  dedicated to the chicken apocalypse and chicken apocalypse issues. Don't  be fooled by pretenders or "wanna-bes". Cockadoodle Coup is the  leading, preeminent authority and your go-to source for reliable,  thoroughly researched news and information. Subscribe and listen in to  keep you, your family, your friends and neighbors safe from the chicken  menace. Educate yourself and spread awareness. Together we can prevent the unthinkable. Narrated by Brian M.; Music "Burning" by Sergey Cheremisinov (edited down for time; courtesy of https://www.freemusicarchive.org; License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Phone conversation with Bob Wallace, Adjunct Professor of Semiotics at UMass-Plainfield. Again, no relation.

Please do yourself a favor and do not eat while listening to this  episode. You've been warned. Chickens are so threatening to humans, and  so unscrupulous in their tactics, that even their droppings can harm us in multiple ways. Yes, I'm talking about their excrement. This topic is quite unpleasant, but the dangers cannot be ignored.References:https://blog.cacklehatchery.com/20-weird-and-wonderful-facts-about-chickens/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2171913/Killed-chicken-droppings-Poultry-farmer-75-died-lung-disease-lifetime-exposed-waste.htmlhttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2020/09/23/Firefighters-battle-blaze-from-22-ton-pile-of-chicken-poop/5451600895880/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_cat_lady_syndromehttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/backyard-chicken-poultry-flocks-human-health-risk-cdc-warns/https://healthfully.com/health-risks-chicken-manure-5949801.html

Trite or cliche as it may be, it is still true that children are  our future. We must raise them well, guide their understanding of the  world around them, and teach them to think for themselves. Today we  attempt to gauge how people in general, and particularly young humans,  view chickens, in order to survey the future of chicken management and  defense.References:https://www.yourchineseastrology.com/zodiac/story/rooster.htmhttps://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/social_customs/zodiac/rooster.htmhttps://animals.mom.com/how-fast-does-a-chicken-run-2515693.htmlhttps://www.eurosport.com/athletics/how-fast-does-usain-bolt-run-in-mph-km-per-hour-is-he-the-fastest-recorded-human-ever-100m-record_sto5988142/story.shtmlThe Cockadoodle Coup YouTube Music Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55y1Ih-OL6s&list=PL7_J2Ze6oiZoO7eMGLIyyzr1KgADPLvCP

You would think that chickens might look more positively on vegetarians  or vegans. After all, they don't eat chicken, right? They should be off  the hook. Why would there be any question? Because when it comes to the  vicious, cannibalistic beasts we call chicken, nothing is off the table.References:https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vegetarianhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veganhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pescatarianhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/04/29/consumers-love-chickens-that-are-vegetarian-fed-never-mind-what-the-birds-want-to-eat/https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/pollotarian

This Thanksgiving may not look like years' past, but we do have a lot to be  thankful for. In the challenging year known as 2020, it just might take a  little longer to think about it or realize it. For example, I'm  grateful for science alerting us of chickens' terrifying ancestry. I'm  also grateful that today we have a surprise guest.References:https://blog.cacklehatchery.com/how-many-chicken-breeds-are-there/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00l4gdzhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_penguinhttp://marinesciencetoday.com/2013/10/08/do-penguins-have-knees/https://www.reddit.com/r/natureismetal/comments/ettxu1/a_penguins_skeleton_is_mostly_neck/https://blog.nature.org/science/2019/11/11/when-turkeys-attack/https://methodshop.com/wild-turkey-attack/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jul/04/florida-residents-urged-to-kill-iguanas-whenever-possiblehttps://www.wptv.com/news/state/iguana-attack-sends-florida-woman-to-the-hospitalhttps://www.aboutwildanimals.com/2016/08/why-ostrich-attacks-are-dangerous.htmlhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/t-rex-linked-to-chickens-ostriches-180940877/https://classiccountrymusic.com/true-story-johnny-cash-once-fought-an-ostrich-with-a-stick/https://www.vice.com/en/article/v7gng4/kfc-drop-finger-lickin-good-tagline-slogan-covid

Our last listener call in episode was one of the most popular episodes  ever. I personally enjoy hearing from everyone and giving everyone a  voice. As promised, today we'll listen through some more messages.References:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overton_windowhttps://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/case-making-thanksgiving-chicken-200045473.html

It's been said that art imitates life. And life imitates art imitating  life, and so on. Today, we take a look at this back and forth between  the music world and the chicken world to illustrate how pervasive the chicken influence truly is, and highlight bold, heroic efforts to stem the tide.https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/eddie-van-halen-and-sammy-hagars-first-live-performance-flashback-108221/References:https://www.absorbentproductsltd.com/do-chickens-like-music/https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/06/25/van-halen-legend-david-lee-roth-announces-hes-changed-his-name/https://thenewdaily.com.au/entertainment/music/2020/06/26/dixie-chicks-name/R.I.P. Edward Van Halen (1955-2020). What a legend!

Here's a fun fact: did you know that roosters are omnivores? Yes, they  will eat just about anything. Another fun fact: roosters are mean and  more often than not aggressive, so they do not have friends, even among  other roosters and hens. So why would a country choose a rooster as  their symbol? References: https://www.vdio.com/gallic-rooster-national-bird-france/ https://www.chickenboy.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Community_of_Belgium https://animals.mom.com/functions-wattles-chickens-5568.html https://blog.cacklehatchery.com/why-does-a-rooster-have-wattles/ https://roadstothegreatwar-ww1.blogspot.com/2014/11/about-those-chickens-in-france.html https://www.dar.org/archives/dar-support-initiatives-during-world-war-one https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleroi_Red_Roosters https://nationaldaycalendar.com/days-2/national-coq-au-vin-day-may-29/ https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/roosters-have-special-ears-so-they-dont-crow-themselves-to-deaf https://theorganicgoatlady.com/7-reasons-not-rooster/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Community_of_Belgium 

Chicken strollers, chicken diapers, chicken clothing and shoes,  chicken fan clubs and social media groups... why does it seem these  heinous creatures are being celebrated or even worshiped by some people?  Culture is always changing and adapting, but apparently, we haven't  learned from history or science.References:https://people.com/pets/celebs-who-own-chicken-coops-farms/https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/chickens-101/6-celebrities-who-keep-chickens-as-pets/https://www.thecut.com/2014/05/17-celebrities-who-raise-chickens.htmlhttps://www.thevintagenews.com/2019/09/06/wealthy-pets/https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/104627/the-dark-side-of-backyard-chickens/

The school or team mascot. An intentionally selected symbol or  idea representing a team, sometimes providing a rallying cry to  compete, or even fight. And sometimes ... a source of controversy.  With all the talk about potentially offensive mascots, how has there  been no discussion about mascots based on chickens, roosters or hens?  Talk about your red flag!References:https://www.nfl.com/teams/https://www.nba.com/teamshttps://www.mlb.com/teamhttps://www.nhl.com/info/teamshttps://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/agricultural-scienceshttps://www.espn.com/college-football/teamshttps://footyaccumulators.com/news/all-20-of-the-premier-league-mascotshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Australian_sporting_mascotshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Canadian_Football_League_mascotshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jersey_Gianthttps://www.olympic.org/mascots

Cold and snow, substantial distance between you and major  cities, a Russian backstory, few distractions, and a location and  climate where no one expects to find a creature like you ... sounds like  a great place for training grounds or maybe a hideout. Yes... today, we  take a look where we might least expect to find insubordinate American chickens.References:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_states_and_territories_of_the_United_States_by_population_densityhttps://stacker.com/stories/3964/states-most-dinosaur-fossils?page=2https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Purchasehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liechtensteinianhttps://www.businessinsider.com/liechtenstein-map-gdp-per-capita-population-astounding-factshttps://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/orloffhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Alaska_Pipeline_Systemhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken,_Alaskahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rooster_Combhttps://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/anchorage-alaska-chicken-ordinance.61202https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-41359122

War is hard, without a doubt. War changes people, gets in  their head. Chickens also change people, and get in their head. Don't  believe me? Today, we'll provide historical examples of chickens making  life difficult for humans, and show how chicken farmers have to be among  the strongest among us, physically and mentally.References:https://www.anecdotesfromantiquity.com/the-sacred-chickens-of-rome/https://historycollection.com/sacred-chickens-shaped-roman-policymaking/https://blog.cacklehatchery.com/20-weird-and-wonderful-facts-about-chickens/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/hares-and-chickens-were-godsnot-food-ancient-britain-180974663/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/10/leap-of-faith-ancient-britons-viewed-hares-chickens-as-gods-easterhttps://furtherglory.wordpress.com/2011/04/12/heinrich-himmer-the-chicken-farmer/https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/58468/most-amazing-lie-historyhttps://millercenter.org/the-presidency/educational-resources/age-of-eisenhower/mcarthyism-red-scarehttps://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/solutions/2020/07/02/joe-mccarthys-approach-politics-clear-early-wisconsin-races/3252626001/https://www.warhistoryonline.com/history/chickens-gulf-war-operation-kuwaiti-field-chicken.html

Can 2020 get any more strange or dangerous? We may need a new word for  all this ... like "strangerous". After all that's happened this year: a  pandemic, economic meltdown, protesting and rioting, an American  Presidential candidate from the Blue Hen state .. And now, one  of the most 'American' vehicles ever created, the Jeep, is back in the  middle of a decades-old dispute involving - yes - chickens.References:http://hatchingcatnyc.com/2013/06/22/french-chickens-down-with-titanic/https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-austin-proved-a-tough-sell-in-north-america-1.24085932https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bantamhttps://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/the-jeep-storyhttp://usabantam.com/https://millercenter.org/the-presidency/educational-resources/age-of-eisenhower/mcarthyism-red-scarehttps://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/solutions/2020/07/02/joe-mccarthys-approach-politics-clear-early-wisconsin-races/3252626001/https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/do-chicks-like-the-color-red.822599/

Did you know ... The United States government keeps millions  of chickens at secret farms in undisclosed locations, protected by  guards and multi-million dollar security systems? Is this some  clandestine operation the public shouldn't know about, or morally  questionable experiments taking place? Or maybe it's just some paranoid  delusion? Today we take a closer look.References:https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/27/health/chicken-egg-flu-vaccine-intl-hnk-scli/index.htmlhttps://www.sanofi.com/en/your-health/flu-vaccine-a-race-against-the-clockhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5139605/#!po=22.7273https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/egg-allergies.htmhttps://www.immunize.org/askexperts/contraindications-precautions.asphttps://www.verywellhealth.com/can-you-get-vaccines-if-you-are-allergic-to-eggs-1324082https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/poultry-vaccines-markethttps://www.merck-animal-health.com/species/poultry/Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com and https://freesound.org

Ah,  Florida Man ... the internet loves him, and looks forward to another  news story featuring him regularly. How he has entertained us,  challenged us, and concerned us. Today we'll take a look at how Florida  Man and chickens have enriched our lives. References: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/fl-reg-eating-iguana-south-florida-invasive-20180627-story.html https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/01/22/iguana-meat-for-sale-on-facebook/4543262002/ https://www.wptv.com/news/state/iguana-attack-sends-florida-woman-to-the-hospital 

Despite  chickens' attempts to fly under the radar, so to speak, we've smoked  them out and raised awareness of the threat they pose. There is still  work to do, but we have made progress, and truly started to get under  their skin. And, the stakes have been raised.https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-chicken-month-septemberReferences:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQdVrmjBIp0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwqklRh2irA

Imagine  a world, violent to newcomers, bloody and sometimes deadly, where the  males are essentially warlords who each demand many females. Inhabitants  will turn on each other and sometimes kill their own. Welcome to the  vicious, unforgiving world of chickens.  References:  http://nwedible.com/you-absolutely-should-not-get-backyard-chickens/  https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/will-chickens-kill-each-other.256298/  https://www.thehappychickencoop.com/how-to-introduce-new-chickens-to-your-existing-flock/  https://www.thespruce.com/do-hens-lay-eggs-without-rooster-3016749  https://www.thehappychickencoop.com/why-you-should-not-get-chickens/  

Today should be a nice change and a real treat. We've received all kinds  of listener feedback, so we're going to let you the listeners speak.References:https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/chickens-101/wild-chickens-in-hawaii-california-and-the-florida-keys/https://apnews.com/fbfef3965da6452a8bafa6a68647290fhttps://www.image.ie/life/chicken-101-six-myths-debunked-about-the-nations-favourite-meat-114135https://qz.com/1171500/germanys-largest-chicken-producer-wants-to-bring-vegan-meat-to-market/

Chick Fil A's ad campaigns, though just theater, represent just the tip  of the iceberg. Chickens have made enemies with cows, as well as other species, and it's crucial for us to understand the lay of the land.  Today, we'll take a closer look at a possible turf war in the animal  kingdom.References:https://thechickenwire.chick-fil-a.com/inside-chick-fil-a/20-years-of-cowshttps://morningchores.com/chicken-predators/https://animals.mom.me/wild-chickens-eat-1958.htmlhttps://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/how-to-deal-with-australian-magpies-swooping-chickens.930672/https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/15/australia/australia-magpie-death-intl-hnk-scli/index.htmlhttps://morningchores.com/about-guinea-fowl/https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/introduction-to-keeping-guinea-fowl.71990/https://www.thehappychickencoop.com/keeping-guinea-fowl-with-chickens/https://www.backyardchickencoops.com.au/blogs/learning-centre/chickens-and-guinea-fowl-how-to-make-this-quirky-dynamic-workhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/10/like-a-stephen-king-movie-feral-chickens-return-to-plague-new-zealand-villagehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/52995921https://farmhouseguide.com/can-chickens-swim/

The world of academia. Intellectual and idealistic. Home to research and  higher learning. And if we're not careful, a launching pad (so to  speak) for a relatively flightless bird's counter strike against  humankind.References:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._state_birdshttps://cals.ncsu.edu/prestage-department-of-poultry-sciencehttps://poultry.caes.uga.edu/news/browse.html?index=11&keywordTypeID=64&keywordType=Animal+Productionhttps://statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-official-item/rhode-island/state-bird/rhode-island-redhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-05-15-mn-5160-story.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_college_sports_team_nicknameshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhode_Island_Rams

We've discussed chickens' intelligence, learning capabilities, and motivations, and we've touched on the digital battles already taking place in previous episodes. Today, we'll step further out on the cutting edge, and talk about the role of poultry in cybersecurity. References: https://norfolkdailynews.com/wjag/news/cybersecurity-for-the-farm/article_a6747f92-48fd-11ea-b841-efc76bcc932d.html https://www2.trustwave.com/rs/815-RFM-693/images/2016%20Trustwave%20Global%20Security%20Report.pdf https://www.loaddelivered.com/articles/risky-business-cyberattacks-on-the-food-supply/ https://www.wattglobalmedia.com/poultrytechsummit/ https://www.wattagnet.com/topics/7021-poultry-tech-summit-news https://www.thehappychickencoop.com/20-surprising-things-you-didnt-know-about-chickens/ 

On this show, we've looked at the chicken threat through the lenses of economics, genetics, geography, current events, social media... a number of view points that combined could leave a person feeling discouraged or just cross eyed. But a chicken apocalypse is not a foregone conclusion! Far from it. Take heart, fellow humans... today, we'll turn and face fear directly, and take control over the situation.Referenceshttps://www.newser.com/story/218055/guy-gets-mad-leaves-chickens-in-tax-office.htmlhttps://www.newser.com/story/246593/womans-profane-rooster-rant-goes-viral.htmlhttps://www.healthline.com/health/alektorophobia#symptomshttps://modernfarmer.com/2016/03/alektorophobia-fear-of-chickens/https://www.fearof.net/fear-of-chickens-phobia-alektorophobia/http://www.poultryhub.org/production/husbandry-management/poultry-behaviour/fear-in-poultry/https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/what-silly-things-are-your-chickens-scared-of.769963/https://chickenbreedslist.com/keeping-your-hens-laying-through-the-fear/https://www.thespruce.com/common-poultry-health-problems-3016552https://www.thehappychickencoop.com/chicken-molting/https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/feed-health/why-and-when-do-chickens-molt/http://vbs.psu.edu/adl/articles-of-interest/pecking-order-of-chickenshttps://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/will-chickens-kill-each-other.256298/

It's a strange world we live in. Oddities and conspiracies and conspiracy theories have been all around us, and while not all of them can be explained or even understood, it's not surprising chickens are often involved. Sometimes, they are the reason for these bizarre occurrences.References:https://www.ladbible.com/news/weird-someone-has-taped-a-whole-chicken-onto-aussie-train-machine-20200212https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinfuriating/comments/f24kmv/dont_you_hate_it_when_you_need_to_tap_your_train/https://www.audubon.org/news/the-amazing-story-cold-war-space-egg-racehttps://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/feral-chickens-of-bermuda.758310/https://environment.bm/feral-chickens/https://www.local10.com/news/2018/02/10/wild-chicken-invasion-ruffles-south-florida-city/https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2018/07/chickens-ybor-city-dispute-roosters-florida/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bermuda_Trianglehttps://www.history.com/news/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-flight-19https://furrytips.com/can-chickens-fly/https://www.thehappychickencoop.com/can-chickens-fly/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_strikehttps://www.thedailybeast.com/birds-arent-real-is-the-conspiracy-theory-mocking-qanon

Today will be a bit more light-hearted, as we talk through some culinary steps you can take to help fortify our chicken defense... recipes! Pete also shares an important update on social media.References:https://www.allrecipes.com/recipes/201/meat-and-poultry/chicken/https://www.tasteofhome.com/ingredients/chicken-recipes/https://www.foodnetwork.com/topics/chickenhttps://www.allrecipes.com/recipes/201/meat-and-poultry/chicken/https://www.allrecipes.com/recipes/1527/world-cuisine/latin-american/mexican/main-dishes/chicken/https://www.spankysriverstreet.com/https://time.com/3957370/buffalo-wings/https://buffalowing.com/https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/best-egg-recipes/https://www.foodnetwork.com/topics/eggshttps://www.allrecipes.com/recipes/148/breakfast-and-brunch/eggs/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instagram_egghttps://www.healthline.com/nutrition/eating-raw-eggs#section2https://www.peepsbrand.com/http://nationaldaycalendar.com

Today I'll be looking through some news headlines, discover some peculiar trends, and learn what science tells us about chicken behavior.References:https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/fox-killed-chickens-hens-brittany-france-a8820446.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/breast-cancer-chicken-red-meat-risk-women-diet-food-poultry-a9044771.htmlhttps://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20200305/unscrambling-the-egg-data-one-a-day-looks-okhttps://www.cnn.com/2020/03/04/health/eggs-cholesterol-heart-disease-wellness/index.htmlhttps://theknow.denverpost.com/2019/10/04/monument-for-the-308-chicken-denver-public-library/225692/https://www.eater.com/2018/3/20/16973532/mcdonalds-starbucks-kfc-china-pizza-hut-growth-saleshttps://www.eater.com/2016/2/3/10906152/kfc-china-lawsuit-mutant-chickenhttps://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/florida/articles/2020-02-09/city-moves-to-change-code-for-emotional-support-chickenshttps://m.newser.com/story/262927/america-now-buys-thousands-of-chicken-diapers-each-month.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2018/03/02/feature/the-silicon-valley-elites-latest-status-symbol-chickens/https://boingboing.net/2018/02/22/kfc-chicken-shortage-blamed-on.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-43142498https://m.newser.com/story/255575/kfcs-weird-problem-it-has-no-chicken.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/police-urge-stop-calling-kfc-chicken-shortage-dhl-tower-hamlets-a8220321.htmlhttps://freefromharm.org/chicken-behavior-an-overview-of-recent-science/http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-startling-intelligence-of-the-common-chicken/https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170103091955.htm

The chicken threat has been around longer than you'd think. Today we'll turn to the fields of philosophy, geneaology and etymology to help illustrate the what drives the chicken menace.References:https://www.kent.ac.uk/news/science/3384/chickens-closer-to-dinosaurs-than-other-birdshttps://earthbuddies.net/are-chickens-really-the-closest-descendants-of-t-rex/

This time, I’ll highlight possible acts of biological warfare and geographical concerns, and consider who are allies and who are adversaries.References:https://www.tasteinc.com/five-countries-consume-chicken/https://www.cnn.com/2017/07/04/europe/austria-chicken-highway/index.htmlhttps://www.fengshuiweb.co.uk/chineseanimalsecretfriends.htmhttps://www.almanac.com/news/raising-chickens/raising-chickens-101-when-chickens-stop-laying-eggshttps://www.worldatlas.com/articles/how-many-chickens-are-there-in-the-world.htmlhttps://www.statista.com/statistics/263961/top-countries-worldwide-by-chicken-stock-2007/

Today we go into poultry propaganda and how chickens and eggs are portrayed in the media; social media, traditional/mainstream media, movies, books, games and toys. References: https://nutritionfacts.org/topics/eggs/ https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/6-reasons-why-eggs-are-the-healthiest-food-on-the-planet https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pork._The_Other_White_Meat https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angry_Birds

Most of us don't fully realize the chicken takeover threat that's all around us! Learn why you need to be concerned, and how widespread the situation has become. Pete also proposes some ways to keep the chicken menace at bay. References: https://www.statista.com/statistics/183678/per-capita-consumption-of-eggs-in-the-us-since-2000/ https://www.nationalchickencouncil.org/about-the-industry/statistics/per-capita-consumption-of-poultry-and-livestock-1965-to-estimated-2012-in-pounds/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Armed_Forces https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/10-us-states-with-the-highest-number-of-farms.html