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. 121 Keep Your Flock Safe From Predators [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:54
In this episode, Jessica chats with author and poultry-keeper Gail Damerow about how to protect a flock from predators big and small. Find Gail at on her blog, www.GailDamerow.com. Books by Gail include What's Killing My…
Audio Article: Coffee Fermentation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:11
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Ep. 120 Crop Swap LA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:43
Jamiah Hargins -- gardenpreneur, inventor, dad, all-around great guy -- chats with us about how he's helping to make vegetables and fruits available to neighborhoods in Los Angeles. To see more podcasts, visit our Mother…
Audio Article: Easy, Fast Flatbread [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:15
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Audio Article: Selecting a Smoker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:39
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Audio Article: Rustic 'Red Fife' Wheat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:25
Bake softer, more flavorful goods with Red Fife wheat, a heritage grain that's making a culinary comeback. This is the audio version of an article from the March/April 2021 issue of Grit magazine. For more great articles…
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Duration: 11:42
Starting an antiques business can be a good side-business for your farmstead. This is the audio version of an article from the November/December 2021 issue of Grit magazine. For more great articles on livestock and land…
Audio Article: First Nations Gardens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:42
Montreal is host to the First Nations Botanical Garden. a magical space preserving indigenous plants and culture. This is the audio version of an article from the October/November 2021 issue of Mother Earth News magazine…