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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. Read more at More from Mother Earth News and Friends π³ Podcasts π³ Articles π³ Store π³ Instagram / π³ TikTok / The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. Weβre passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and more....
info_outline How to Care for Baby DucksMother Earth News and Friends
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 arrival, what to feed ducklings, if ducks can go broody, and more. By the end of this episode, maybe youβll want to welcome a few web-footed friends to your homestead! More from Mother Earth News and Friends π³ Podcasts π³ Articles π³ Store π³ Instagram / π³ TikTok / The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast...
info_outline Teaching Kids About Hatching Baby ChicksMother Earth News and Friends
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 β not to mention leadership and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Ann Accetta-Scott shares more about egg-hatching curriculum for children, whether using it as a family side project or a homeschooling lesson, and the ways children can grow through these chick-hatching ventures. More from Mother Earth News and Friends π³ Podcasts π³ Articles π³ Store π³ Instagram / π³ TikTok / ...
info_outline Audio Article: Bring New Chicks HomeMother Earth News and Friends
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 MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine. Read more at https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/chickens-101/bringing-new-chicks-home/ More from Mother Earth News and Friends π³ Podcasts π³ Articles π³ Store π³ Instagram π³ TikTok The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. Weβre passionate about helping people...
info_outline A Mushroom Hunting Guide for BeginnersMother Earth News and Friends
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 some advice when out foraging for mushrooms, some popular edible mushrooms, and tips for avoiding toxic mushrooms. Plus, find out how you can order Frankβs excellent book, How to Forage for Mushrooms Without Dying. More from Mother Earth News and Friends π³ Podcasts π³ Articles π³ Store π³ Instagram / π³ TikTok / ...
info_outline When to Stop Turning Chicken Eggs and Other Incubation TroubleshootingMother Earth News and Friends
Spring hatching is around the corner! For those new to the world of incubating eggs and hatching chicks, weβre here to let you know itβs not as daunting as it may see. In this episode, Pascale Pearce of Brinsea joins us to discuss the basics of using an incubator and how to solve any challenges that may come your way, including when to stop turning chicken eggs, how to adjust humidity in an incubator, and candling. More from Mother Earth News and Friends π³ Podcasts π³ Articles π³ Store π³ Instagram / π³ TikTok / ...
info_outline Plans for Growing Vegetables for BeginnersMother Earth News and Friends
It be may be cold for many of us, but itβs not too early to start dreaming about next seasonβs garden! In this episode, Benedict Vanheems, a contributor to MOTHER EARTH NEWS, a lifelong gardener, and presenter at GrowVeg, shares about how you can start planning and planting your next vegetable garden β from in-ground to raised bed gardening, to where to start your garden. He covers all the basics about growing vegetables for beginners, including some recommendations for the best vegetables to grow at home, as well as the worst. For more of this podcast, visit Check out the MOTHER EARTH...
info_outline Making Soap with Lye for BeginnersMother Earth News and Friends
Making your own homemade batches of soap can be rewarding, therapeutic, and allows you to craft beautifully aromatic soaps tailored for your skinβs needs. In this episode, Melanie Teegarden, a soap-maker and business owner, shares the beneficial properties of homemade soaps and provides a simple recipe for you to get started making them at home. Once you've got a handle on the safety measures involved with making soap with lye, as well as general soap-making procedure and ingredients, you'll be able to fearlessly make your own! For more resources, view this podcast at Order Melanieβs...
info_outline Audio Article - Not Just for the Birds: Bird Feeding and YouMother Earth News and Friends
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 NEWS magazine. More from Mother Earth News and Friends π³ Podcasts π³ Articles π³ Store π³ Instagram / π³ TikTok / The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. Weβre passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, sustainability, and...
info_outline Home Solar Energy Pros and ConsMother Earth News and Friends
Thinking about getting solar? Before jumping in, know the types of solar setups available to you, what itβll cost you, the questions to ask solar-installation companies, and more. Hoss Boyd of TeraVolt Energy joins us on the podcast to discuss what you need to know before you set up solar energy for your home. For more resources, view this podcast at https://www.motherearthnews.com/podcast/solar-energy-pros-cons-zepz2312zawar. More from Mother Earth News and Friends π³ Podcasts π³ Articles π³ Store π³ Instagram / π³ TikTok ...
info_outlineHatching baby chicks can be a great way to introduce kids to the world of incubation, poultry, and all the challenges and joys of homesteading β not to mention leadership and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Ann Accetta-Scott shares more about egg-hatching curriculum for children, whether using it as a family side project or a homeschooling lesson, and the ways children can grow through these chick-hatching ventures.
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