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. 51 Tiny Homes and Intentional Living [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:23
In this episode, we will be discussing alternative housing and considerations to make when going tiny! Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: Fellowship for Intenti…
Ep. 50 Men's Herbal Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:17
In this episode, we will be discussing men's health, why they should be interested in it, and how herbs can come into play. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcast that may have piqued your interest: B…
Ep. 49 Game Hunting Pt 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:30
Game Hunting Part 2 In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we are joined by a few avid hunters that are friends of MOTHER and eager to share their experiences, techniques, and a few hunters' stories. Follow th…
Ep. 49 Game Hunting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:56
Hunting Game In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we are joined by a few avid hunters that are friends of MOTHER and eager to share their experiences, techniques, and a few hunters' stories. Follow the links…
Ep. 48 Women in Farming - Sponsored by DR Power Equipment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:51
Thank You, DR Power Equipment, for Sponsoring this Episode! Visit DRpower.com/motherearth for huge discounts, to read reviews, or watch videos. Please enjoy this conversation featuring Andi Dale, Lucinda Stuenkel, and To…
Ep. 47 Bread Making: From No-Knead to Sour Dough [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:28
Bread Making: From No-Knead to Sour Dough In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, our guests discuss the basics of bread making from easy no-knead recipes to the more sensitive sour-dough. Follow the links belo…
Ep. 46 Building Soil [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:59
Thank You, DR Power, for Sponsoring this Episode! Visit DRpower.com/motherearth for huge discounts, to read reviews, or watch videos. In this episode Charlotte interviews a soil building dream team! Enjoy this lively con…
Ep. 45 Industrial Hemp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:25
In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, our guests and I will discuss hemp, how it's grown, the versatility of the crop and how it may be useful to you. Follow the links below for topics mentioned in the podcas…
Ep. 44 Permaculture Ethics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:48
Thank You, DR Power, for Sponsoring this Episode! Visit DRpower.com/motherearth for huge discounts, to read reviews, or watch videos. In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, our guests and discuss permaculture…
Ep. 42 Aquaponics at Nile Valley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:47
Thank You, Root Farm for Sponsoring this Episode! Visit RootFarm.com to research, to read reviews, or watch videos. In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Charlotte and her co-host Christianna meet with Dre Ta…