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Rare Chicken Rescue

26m Animals, Health, Science, Travel 2008

Mark Tully owes his life to his endangered chickens. Now he is on a mission to save them.

Mark Tully is on a mission to protect the endangered chickens that saved his life. The Queensland rare-chicken breeder credits the birds with helping him overcome his depression. He sets out on an epic chicken chase to find at-risk poultry breeds before they disappear forever. Travelling 10,000 kilometres across five states, along the way he connects with other Australians who share his passion.

A Film Australia National Interest Program in association with Freshwater Productions. Produced in association with the Pacific Film and Television Commission and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

© National Film and Sound Archive of Australia.

Director

Randall Wood

Language

English

Country

Australia

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