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 76 Conversations on Home Brewing and the History of Beer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:02
In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends Jereme Zimmerman and Victoria Redhead Miller chat about basic mead and beer making, and have a lively discussion about the history of beer and alcohol around the world. He…
Ep 75 Seeking Quality CBD Oil [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:04
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Ep 74 pt 2 Soil Revival [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:59
Shawn and Beth Dougherty join Dale Stickler to discuss the promise that all land and it's soil has to offer when managed correctly. Here is a collection of resources that may pique your interest: Soil Stewardship Act of…
Ep. 74 Soil Revival [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:20
Shawn and Beth Dougherty join Dale Stickler to discuss the promise that all land and it's soil has to offer when managed correctly. Here is a collection of resources that may pique your interest: Soil Stewardship Act of…
Ep. 73 Waterfowl Conservation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:25
Matthew Hough from Ducks Unlimited joins Charlotte to discuss the conservation of migratory waterfowl as well as hunting techniques. Here is a collection of resources that may pique your interest: Dive into Duck Hunting…
Ep. 72 Talking Turkey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:23
Join avid hunters Jami McCabe and Matt Stephens to discuss the hunting techniques used with turkeys and why turkeys may give you the most rewarding first hunting experience. Here is a collection of resources that may piq…
Ep. 71 Upland Game Birds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:06
Join avid hunters Dennis Biswell, Jami and Richard McCabe to discuss the conservation and hunting experience of upland game birds. Here is a collection of resources that may pique your interest: WIHA - Hunting Atlas Grit…
Ep. 70 Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:59
In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Shawna Coronado and Deborah Niemann discuss the steps they took to overcome their painful symptoms of inflammation and how dietary changes may change your life. Here is a…
Ep. 69 Heritage Pigs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:53
In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Cathy Payne and Jeannette Beranger join us to discuss the perfect heritage pig breeds to bring onto your farmstead. Here is a collection of resources that may pique your…
Ep. 68 Women's Hormonal Health and Fertility [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:09
Enjoy this discussion with Dawn Combs focusing on woman's fertility, conceiving healthy babies, and the balancing benefits to understanding your hormonal cycle. Here is a collection of resources that may pique your inter…