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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Audio Article: Barcelona Olives and Almonds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:17
Story by Tom Oder, read by John Moore. Family bonds and traditional techniques form the foundation for this off-grid farm dedicated to producing naturally grown olives, almonds, and herbs in the Spanish countryside. For…
Ep. 168 Chickens: Raising Broilers from Start to Finish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:00
In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Phil Holman-Hebert of Sweetlove Farm talks with us all about raising broiler chickens, including what defines a broiler, things to think about when buying your first broi…
Audio Article: Mossin' Annie [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:18
Story by Tom Oder, read by Jessica Mitchell. Take some lessons and advice from a passionate mosser. How does moss grow? What are some bryophytes examples? And is moss really that great? Mossin' Annie shares all this and…
Ep.167 Building an Eco-Cabin, Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:33
Colette Kenny always knew that she wanted to return to the country. And, after living for decades in the city, she set out to build her own eco-cabin and live self-sufficiently from the land. The journey took her years t…
Ep. 167 Building an Eco-Cabin, Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:30
Colette Kenny always knew that she wanted to return to the country. And, after living for decades in the city, she set out to build her own eco-cabin and live self-sufficiently from the land. The journey took her years t…
Audio Article: Bovine Leukemia Virus, A Call to Action [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:35
Story by Paul Bartlett, read by Jessica Mitchell. The majority of dairy cattle in the U.S. are now infected with Bovine Leukemia Virus (BLV). Virus control through BLV testing and infected animal segregation are among th…
Audio Article: Scrapple: Tasty Economy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:38
Story by Meredith Leigh, read by Jessica Mitchell. Scrapple and Souse are both ingenious methods of stretching food scraps into delicious meals. Meredith Leigh digs into their history and shows you how to make these trad…
Audio Article: Spill the Beans [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:31
Story by Jenny Underwood, read by Jessica Mitchell. Forgot to soak your beans overnight? Try this technique for cooking beans without soaking, and learn a few other methods for how to prepare beans. For more great articl…
Ep. 166 Hunting Skills & Ethics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:02
Hunting is a lot more than just going outside to see if you can harvest an animal. It takes preparation, practice, sharpened skills, and a mindfulness to the ethical questions that arise. Dennis Biswell, a long-time outd…
Audio Article: Peak Apple-Picking Season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:32
Story by Andrea Lawrence, read by Jessica Mitchell. When is apple-picking season? When are apples ripe? Venture out in fall and try these apple-harvesting techniques to bring home the best fruits that apple trees have to…