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: Comfort Foods-Potato Paradise [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Duration: 12:39
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Ep. 107 What is Brooding [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:47
In this episode, Dalia Monterroso shares how to have a successful brooding experience, and what to do to make sure your chicks stay healthy and happy in the process. Resources: Learn about Brinsea and their trusted incub…
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Duration: 52:15
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Duration: 9:20
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Ep. 105 Candling and Embryos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:42
In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Pascale Deffieux-Pearce of Brinsea USA and editor Jessica Mitchell discuss a chicken embryo's development inside an egg, and how to candle those eggs to check for signs o…
Audio Article - Challenges with Cultivars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:12
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Audio Article - Bloomington Community Orchard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:20
Community orchard in Bloomington, Indiana, a decade of sharing work, fruit and nuts with volunteers, visitors, and food banks. This is the audio version of an article from the May/April 2021 issue of Mother Earth News ma…
Audio Article - Luffa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:20
Learn how to grow luffa, sustainable sponge gourds that are nontoxic, and compostable. Process mature sponges for home use or small business. This is the audio version of an article from the May/April 2021 issue of Mothe…
Hank's Hacks, Ep. 3 - Sheep! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:26
Welcome to this episode of Hack's Hacks, a series of podcasts with Oscar "Hank" Will III, a man of many talents and a lifelong love of farming, animal husbandry, science, and DIY. Hank and Carla chat about Hank's adventu…