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Audio Article: Chick and Duckling Imprinting

Audio Article: Chick and Duckling Imprinting



Story by Tamsin Cooper, read by Kenny Coogan.

Why early experiences are important for your birds. This story comes from the April/May 2024 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

How to Care for Baby Ducks

How to Care for Baby Ducks



Have you ever wanted to add some fun-loving ducks to your property? In this episode, John, Mark, and Katie Metzer of Metzer Farms share how to care for baby ducks, including how to prepare for their …


Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Teaching Kids About Hatching Baby Chicks

Teaching Kids About Hatching Baby Chicks


Episode 215


Hatching baby chicks can be a great way to introduce kids to the world of incubation, poultry, and all the challenges and joys of homesteading – not to mention leadership and entrepreneurship. In thi…


Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Audio Article: Bring New Chicks Home

Audio Article: Bring New Chicks Home



Story by Elizabeth Mack, read by John Moore.

A new, peeping box of fluffy little chicks can be scary, but this excellent advice can help you. This story comes from the February/March 2024 issue of MO…


Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

A Mushroom Hunting Guide for Beginners

A Mushroom Hunting Guide for Beginners


Episode 214


The word is out: Mushroom foraging is in. For those new to the world of mushroom hunting, we have a guide for you from author and mushroom hunter Frank Hyman. In this episode, we discuss with Frank s…


Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

When to Stop Turning Chicken Eggs and Other Incubation Troubleshooting

When to Stop Turning Chicken Eggs and Other Incubation Troubleshooting


Episode 213


Spring hatching is around the corner! For those new to the world of incubating eggs and hatching chicks, we're here to let you know it's not as daunting as it may see. In this episode, Pascale Pearce…


Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

Plans for Growing Vegetables for Beginners

Plans for Growing Vegetables for Beginners


Episode 212


It be may be cold for many of us, but it's not too early to start dreaming about next season's garden! In this episode, Benedict Vanheems, a contributor to MOTHER EARTH NEWS, a lifelong gardener, and…


Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Making Soap with Lye for Beginners

Making Soap with Lye for Beginners


Episode 211


Making your own homemade batches of soap can be rewarding, therapeutic, and allows you to craft beautifully aromatic soaps tailored for your skin's needs. In this episode, Melanie Teegarden, a soap-m…


Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Audio Article - Not Just for the Birds: Bird Feeding and You

Audio Article - Not Just for the Birds: Bird Feeding and You



Story by Linda Bowen, read by John Moore.


Make this nature-friendly pastime safer for you and your feathered neighbors. This story comes from the December 2023/January 2024 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEW…


Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Home Solar Energy Pros and Cons

Home Solar Energy Pros and Cons


Episode 209


Thinking about getting solar? Before jumping in, know the types of solar setups available to you, what it'll cost you, the questions to ask solar-installation companies, and more. Hoss Boyd of TeraVo…


Published on 2 years ago





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