Behind the scenes at the Channel 3 Studios in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, filming Better Connecticut

“Zoo or Farm? Our studio turned into the Wild Kingdom today and we wouldn’t want it any other way. Here’s Scot with a preview. We’re on at 3pm. We hope you’ll tune in!”
-Posted by Better Connecticut on Thursday, November 5, 2015

Several very different surprises awaited us at the studio: first, it was National Donut Day and was being celebrated with a delicious demonstration by Dottie’s Diner.

It was the best powdered jelly donut I have ever eaten. Messy? Sure, but totally worth it!

“Why would you want to raise chickens? @thechickenchick tells us. #easybreakfast @betterconnecticut”
-Posted by Kara Sundlun on Thursday, November 5, 2015

The second surprise wasn’t really for me…it was for the station’s meteorologist, Mark Dixon, who was introduced to an otherwise well behaved, Daisy d’Uccle. They were getting along famously until, well…Daisy off-loaded a deposit in the middle of his lap that rivaled anything in size or scent that a broody hen could generate on her best day. Poor guy was horrified. Thankfully, he had a spare pair of pants in the car.

Finally, the last surprise was brought from the nice folks from The Roger Williams Park Zoo in Rhode Island. A beautiful, if not fear-inducing, red tailed hawk was also booked for today’s show. The chickens were kept in a separate room until the hawk, who was tethered or crated at all times, left the studio.

Finally, it was our turn. Freida wanted no part of being held by Kara Sundlun, but Daisy and Petey were happy to entertain Scot Haney.

If you’d like to view the entire segment, click on this link or the photo to get to the video! Better Connecticut: The Dos & Don’ts of Keeping Chickens

Scot & Petey. At a safe distance?

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Behind the scenes at the Channel 3 Studios in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, filming Better Connecticut

“Zoo or Farm? Our studio turned into the Wild Kingdom today and we wouldn’t want it any other way. Here’s Scot with a preview. We’re on at 3pm. We hope you’ll tune in!”
-Posted by Better Connecticut on Thursday, November 5, 2015

Several very different surprises awaited us at the studio: first, it was National Donut Day and was being celebrated with a delicious demonstration by Dottie’s Diner.

It was the best powdered jelly donut I have ever eaten. Messy? Sure, but totally worth it!

“Why would you want to raise chickens? @thechickenchick tells us. #easybreakfast @betterconnecticut”
-Posted by Kara Sundlun on Thursday, November 5, 2015

The second surprise wasn’t really for me…it was for the station’s meteorologist, Mark Dixon, who was introduced to an otherwise well behaved, Daisy d’Uccle. They were getting along famously until, well…Daisy off-loaded a deposit in the middle of his lap that rivaled anything in size or scent that a broody hen could generate on her best day. Poor guy was horrified. Thankfully, he had a spare pair of pants in the car.

Finally, the last surprise was brought from the nice folks from The Roger Williams Park Zoo in Rhode Island. A beautiful, if not fear-inducing, red tailed hawk was also booked for today’s show. The chickens were kept in a separate room until the hawk, who was tethered or crated at all times, left the studio.

Finally, it was our turn. Freida wanted no part of being held by Kara Sundlun, but Daisy and Petey were happy to entertain Scot Haney.

If you’d like to view the entire segment, click on this link or the photo to get to the video! Better Connecticut: The Dos & Don’ts of Keeping Chickens

Scot & Petey. At a safe distance?

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Margaret Houk
Margaret Houk
2025 years ago

Just now got to view your segment; nice!! Daisy & Petey (I think the show’s hair dresser “did” her ear tufts prior to the segment!) were certainly curious about all the goings on and HHR Rachel looked most regal! Well done!

Jennifer Hamby Bush
Jennifer Hamby Bush
2025 years ago

Neat idea…love to have one…

andrea burt
andrea burt
2025 years ago

Would love this

Mary J. Koester
Mary J. Koester
2025 years ago

Would love to win this waterer for our girls.

Julie
Julie
2025 years ago

New to raising chickens and would love to add this to my coop. Your blog is my go-to place for advice.