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: Plant Breeding Basics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:56
Chris Colby walks you through the basics of plant breeding so that you can make informed choices about the long-term future of your garden cultivars. This is the audio version of an article from the July/August 2021 issu…
Audio Article: Making the Most of Mulberries [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:33
Mulberries (Morus Rubra) are purple deliciousness every summer. Learn more about the tress and berries along with some great recipes. This is the audio version of an article from the July/August 2021 issue of Grit magazi…
Audio Article: Poitou Donkeys [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:53
Poitou Donkeys have a long history in Europe as sturdy and good-tempered draft animals. They are now an endangered breed, with a few breeders working to preserve these strong, shaggy donkeys. This is the audio version of…
Ep. 111 – Treating Splay Leg and Bumblefoot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:59
We sometimes have to treat our chickens for illness and injury. In this podcast, Elizabeth Mack talks about splay leg and bumblefoot. Articles by Elizabeth Diane Mack Newcastle Disease: What You Need to Know to Protect Y…
Ep. 110 Green Death [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:09
Esmerelda Kent of Kinkaraco Green Burial Products talks with us about the state of green burial options for natural death. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources that may interest you. Go to the MOT…
Ep. 109 - Chickens and the Garden [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:24
In this episode, Queren King-Orozco shares her experience with keeping chickens in and around her garden. Learn how a chicken flock can benefit your garden beds and vice versa, as well as how to address challenges that c…
Audio Article: Raise Pastured Geese and Ducks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:35
Pasturized waterfowl is rewarding and a frugal endeavor that lets your ducks and geese mow down pesky weeds with gusto. This is the audio version of an article from the Jun/July 2021 issue of Mother Earth News magazine.…
Ep. 108 The Artisan Herbalist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:55
In this episode, we get to know Bevin Cohen, gardener, herbalist, seed saver, educator, author, and owner of Small House Farm. Bevin talks about his upcoming book, The Artisan Herbalist, and shares more about his work an…
Audio Article: Indigenous Corn Cultivars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:34
Encouraging biodiversity and cultural preservation by learning about and planting indigenous corn cultivars. This is the audio version of an article from the Jun/July 2021 issue of Mother Earth News magazine. For more gr…
Audio Article: Beginning Sheep Shearing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:27
A professional shearer shares the ins and outs of at-home wool removal, setting you up for a safe, humane experience every time. This is the audio version of an article from the May/June 2021 issue of Grit magazine For m…