90 Miles From Tyranny : Mike the Headless Chicken

Friday, August 7, 2026

Mike the Headless Chicken






Back in 1945, a chicken destined for the chop miraculously survived the farmer’s axe and ran around without a head for the next two years.

The farmer and his new headless chicken (now named Mike) soon left their farm in Fruita, Colorado and hit the road showcasing the unbelievable sight of a walking, breathing headless chicken to all those willing to pay a fee.

People from across America gawked and stared at Mike, whilst scientists poked and prodded him to try and understand exactly how he was still alive. The answer lay in the positioning of a chicken’s brain, which is situated in the back of their heads. Whilst the farmer chopped off most of Mike’s head, much of his brain was left intact. A fortunate blood clot then prevented Mike from bleeding to death.

In the end, Mike choked to death in 1947 after mucus became stuck in his throat.

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