Understanding Egg Development

Understanding Egg Development

Author: MOTHER EARTH NEWS NETWORK February 5, 2026 Duration: 21:15

This podcast episode brought to you by Brinsea features Betsy Trice, a poultry expert and farmer, who details the biological journey of a chick from egg anatomy to the final "pipping" and hatching process . She also shares practical insights into managing a small-scale farm, including breed selection for high-production egg layers and the benefits of raising hardier meat birds like Freedom Rangers .

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Ep. 172 Where to Put House Plants So They Thrive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Whether you live in the country or the city – or somewhere in between – chances are, you're able to grow house plants. So, we're dedicating a whole episode to them! In this episode, Darryl Cheng of House Plant Journal jo…
Audio Article: Why Is There Still a Seed Shortage? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:39
Story by Aden Tate, read by Jessica Mitchell. Listen in to understand a continuing seed supply problem from gardeners, farmers, and seed company owners and distributors. From the February/March 2023 issue of MOTHER EARTH…
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Duration: 11:25
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Duration: 18:06
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Duration: 40:40
It may not feel like you can plant and grow much in wintertime, in comparison to the abundance of other seasons. But gardeners in colder climates can still dream, plan, and even cultivate cold-hardy crops. In this episod…
Audio Article: What to Know About the New Antibiotics Restriction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:08
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Ep. 170 Temple Grandin on Living More Sustainably in the New Year [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:48
For our very first episode of 2023, podcast team member Kenny Coogan chats with a very special guest to kick off the New Year: Dr. Temple Grandin. Dr. Grandin will be chatting with us about how to live more sustainably i…
Audio Article: Raising Rabbits in Colonies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:11
Story by Sherri Tallbot, read by Jessica Mitchell. Learn how to keep your rabbit colony safe and healthy, even in cold weather. This story comes from the January/February 2023 issue of Grit magazine. For more great artic…
Audio Article: Scrumptious Salt-Rising Bread [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:47
Story by Genevieve Bardwell, read by Jessica Mitchell. This infamously pungent Appalachian bread might just become your new favorite. This story comes from the January/February 2023 issue of Grit magazine. For more great…
Ep. 169 Reading Nutrition Labels and Finding Your Healthy Lifestyle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:26
In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, a new guest to the podcast, Dayna Colvin, joins us to share her story about how she transitioned into a healthier, more Earth-friendly lifestyle, and her passion for help…