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. 23 Making the Most of Older Animals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:45
In this episode, Caleb Regan of Grit Magazine discusses how to properly process and prepare meat from older animal to create an enjoyable dining experience and a well-rounded market. Joining Caleb is Author Adam Danforth…
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Duration: 53:14
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Ep. 21 Ayurveda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:44
Learn the wonderful benefits of Ayurveda, it's principles and how to incorporate it into your lifestyle with two friends of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and experts in the Ayurveda lifestyle, Anata Ripa Ajmera and Brittany Wood Nic…
Ep. 20 Great Guide to Guinea Fowl [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:37
In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends Charlotte Brunin and Kellsey Trimble, of Grit, sat down with Cindy Gibson and Sharon Dodds from the Guinea Fowl International Association to discuss how to care for, train…
Ep. 19 Pt. 2 Leathers and Furs: Preserving Animal Hides [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:40
In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and FRIENDS, our guests and I will discuss Leathers and Furs: Preserving Animal Hides. In Part 1 we discuss keeping the fur-on process. In Part 2 we continue the conversation to discu…
Ep. 19 Leathers and Furs: Preserving Animal Hides [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:43
In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and FRIENDS, our guests and I will discuss Leathers and Furs: Preserving Animal Hides. In Part 1 we discuss keeping the fur-on process. In Part 2 we continue the conversation to discu…
Bees: Harvest Your Honey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:39
On this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends Charlotte Brunin and Robert Riley meet with Becky and Steve Tipton to discuss all this honey including how to harvest from a Langstroth Hive. Thinking about starting your…
Ep. 17 Poultry Breeds and Species [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:35
In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends Kellsey Trimble, of Grit, sat down with Alison Martin from the Livestock Conservancy and Cindy Gibson from the Guinea Fowl International Association to discuss popular pou…
Ep. 16 Cool Coops [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:57
In this episode of MOTHER EARTH NEWS and Friends, we discuss the considerations you need to take when you are building a chicken coop including where to keep the food, how to space the perches, and are automatic doors al…
Ep. 15 Order from the Butcher Block [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:38
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