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: The Steaks are High [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:05
Amyrose Foll writes about preparing to process animals -- whether on your farm, through a custom butcher, with the help of a mobile slaughter unit, or at an inspected facility. This is the audio version of an article fro…
Audio Article: Flood Management [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:29
While you can't always know when a flood will hit, you can understand how floods happen and be prepared for how to survive. Ed Brotak writes about fresh-water and flash, and helps you know what to expect. This is the aud…
Audio Article: The Significance of Soil Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:57
Maintaining soil health is an on-going process for solid plant growth. Gary Ross covers the specifics of aerating, compost, and additives. This is the audio version of an article from the January/February 2022 issue of G…
Audio Article: Cultivating Buckwheat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:10
Learn about the cultivar buckwheat's history, nutrients, and how to grow it. This is the audio version of an article from the January/February 2022 issue of Grit magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land ma…
Audio Article: Build a Better Herd [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:15
Tough Angus cows do well on pasture and raise sturdy babies. Find out if raising Angus cattle is right for your farmstead. This is the audio version of an article from the January/February 2022 issue of Grit magazine. Fo…
Audio Article: Pack a Pocketknife [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:33
Become more familiar with the jackknife, a fantastic pocket knife for most of your farmstead needs. This is the audio version of an article from the January/February 2022 issue of Grit magazine. For more great articles o…
Ep.124 Natural Health and Beauty for Skin and Hair [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:38
Stephanie Willis is the creator and developer of Bodytruth Soap Apothecary, a health and beauty company based in Lawrence, Kansas, where overall wellness and environmental mindfulness are integral to the business. In thi…
Ep. 123 Welcome to Herbal Content Cottage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:11
Hannah Lasorsa, founder and owner of Herbal Content Cottage, works with plant and gardening brands to help them create botanically inspired marketing content and authentically connect with their audience. In this episode…
Ep. 122 The Intrepid Ivy Association [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:06
How Gardening Became A Disciplined Hobby Among Five Retirees. The Intrepid Ivy Association is not an official gardening organization. Rather, we are a group of five retired Sorority sisters in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, who no…
Audio Article: Creole Healing Herbs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:20
Creole healing herbs, grown in Louisiana in traiteur gardens and in natural settings, have a connection with old French and North American Indigenous traditions. This is the audio version of an article from the December…