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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Duration: 21:31
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Duration: 8:45
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Duration: 48:37
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Duration: 50:23
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Duration: 40:58
Springtime is a great time to bring some chicks to your backyard! But before they arrive, it's important to prepare for them and learn how to best care for them so they can live their best chick life. In this episode, Da…