Ep51 – The Progeny will Prove the Worth of their Parents

Ep186 - Are the Progeny True Representations of the Parents Worth?: Next to selection and knowing your strain really well, the progeny test may be the best tool we breeders have to determine the true value and worth of our brood fowl. In this episode, we will talk about why the progeny test is so important. And, why... by Bred to Perfection

44 min listen

Ep152 - Are you a True Breeder?: Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to become a true breeder? Or, whether you are a true breeder right now? The truth is, there is a big difference between a true breeder and someone who breeds.Do you think of yourself as a true breeder?... by Bred to Perfection

45 min listen

Ep165 – Which Breeding Methods Are You Using?: In this episode of Bred to Perfection, we are talking about the various methods of breeding that exist, and the difference between breeding methods and breeding programs. Ask yourself, are you using the right method of breeding for the right purpose?... by Bred to Perfection

69 min listen

Ep171 - 16 PRINCIPLES OF SELECTIVE BREEDING: In this episode we will talk about the principles of selective breeding that all successful breeders use. In fact, I don’t know of anyone that is successful that does not practice these principles. We will talk about the quality of your seed fowl,... by Bred to Perfection

119 min listen

Ep146 - What Are the Benefits of Creating A Strain?: I’m a firm believer that it’s better to create your own strain, then to rely on others to do it for you. Anytime you purchase new birds, you are taking a chance, because the fact is, there are more peddlers than true breeders, and most of the... by Bred to Perfection

44 min listen

Ep178 – Breeders Academy Website Tour: If you’ve ever wondered what it would be li ke to be a Breeders Academy Member, this episode is for you. As you know, we are closing the doors for new memberships. And if you’re thinking about becoming a member, this is the time to do it. And,... by Bred to Perfection

100 min listen

Fan Favorite Rerun – Mother Nature and the Natural Order of Selection (Ep61): This episode is a recording from 24 years ago, with my mentor, Tony Saville. We talk about natural selection and artificial selection, and its relationship to the breeding of chickens and gamefowl. I know you will find this very informative. This is a... by Bred to Perfection

111 min listen

Ep130 – Breeding Methods Simplified: In this episode, we talk about the various methods of breeding, and the difference between breeding methods and breeding programs. Ask yourself, are you using the right method of breeding for the right purpose, at the right time? If not, this episode... by Bred to Perfection

103 min listen

Ep177 – Voices of the Breeders Academy - Members Testimonials: The Breeders Academy – From the Members point of view. In this episode of Bred to Perfection, we decided to talk with our members of the Breeders Academy. We thought it would be a good idea to bring them on the show to talk with us about what it’s... by Bred to Perfection

82 min listen

Ep161 – The Power of Sublines: In this episode of Bred to Perfection Live, we will discuss sublines, and why they are so important for the creation and improvement of your strain. We have mentioned sublines in our podcasts many times, but we still get questions about sublines... by Bred to Perfection

51 min listen

Ep175 - The Importance of Culling: Culling can be the greatest tool for most breeders, and controversial for other. But the truth is, most don’t know what to cull, when to cull and why they should cull. Just go to a breeder’s farm and look around. Once you are aware of all the... by Bred to Perfection

102 min listen

Ep164 – The Environment, and its influence on Genetic Inheritance: There is a lot of confusion in this area of breeding. So much so, that many breeders are not able to produce high quality strains. They purchase birds from a reputable breeder, and are confused when the fowl they produce are not like the original... by Bred to Perfection

64 min listen

Ep131 - THE ART AND SCIENCE OF SELECTION: Most breeders don’t know the importance of Selection. The truth is, selection is the difference between success and failure. You cannot create or improve a strain without some knowledge of selection. However, when you talk with breeders, even... by Bred to Perfection

87 min listen

Ep188 - Bred to Perfection “Live Q&A”: Join Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts, Nancy Troiano and Frank Bradley – as they talk about the breeding of gamefowl and chickens, and the issues that affect breeders like you. In this episode of Bred to Perfection Live, we answered your questions.... by Bred to Perfection

38 min listen

Ep180 - ARE YOU ON THE RIGHT PATH?: As a breeder, there are signs that will show you whether you are on the right path or wrong path. Such as, are you having fun, are you learning and advancing your skills, are you making progress, both as a breeder, and with your fowl? In this episode,... by Bred to Perfection

70 min listen

Ep172 - Should I Vaccinate my Fowl? With Peter Brown: When breeders ask me, “do you vaccinate your fowl?” I tell them, no! I practice good biosecurity and I keep a closed yard. However, this is a decision that you will have to make for yourself. You will need to evaluate your area, and decide if it... by Bred to Perfection

83 min listen

Ep125 - Purity of Blood and the Disintegration of the Breed - Part 5: Join Kenny Troiano and Frank Bradley, as they discuss Purity of Blood and the Disintegration of the Breed. Last week we talked about why so many breeders fail to create a true strain. This time we’re going to talk about the breeding practices that... by Bred to Perfection

117 min listen

Ep181 - Healthy Practices for Healthy Fowl: You may want to create a strain, but you can’t create a strain when there are factors working against you around every corner. There is more to breeding than making sure you are using the proper breeding program or making sure you get good chickens.... by Bred to Perfection

43 min listen

Ep143 – Our Ah-ha Moments - What were our biggest lightbulb ideas?: There are moments in your life when an idea suddenly pops into your mind, in such a way that it changes your life. I’ve had many of these moments, and each of them has led to the success of our business, The Breeders Academy, and has benefited the... by Bred to Perfection

123 min listen

Ep149 - The New Blood Syndrome: In this episode, we address a belief many breeders share, and that is, “it’s better to introduce new blood rather than to create their own strain.” Listen in as we discuss why adding and infusing new blood is not the answer, and that there is a... by Bred to Perfection

79 min listen

Ep166 – Breeding, Genetics, and Creating a Strain: Breeding and creating a strain is governed by 3 important laws, such as the environment, nutrition, and the traits they inherit. In other words, genetics. However, just the idea of genetics can be intimidating for many new breeders, and some veteran... by Bred to Perfection

76 min listen

Ep123 - Purity of Blood and the Curse of Father Time - Part 3: Join Kenny Troiano and Frank Bradley, as they discuss Purity of Blood, and the Curse of Father Time. Last week we talked about what it takes to Perfect a Strain. This time we’re going to talk about how long it takes to create your strain. This topic... by Bred to Perfection

128 min listen

Ep169 - Changing False Beliefs About Breeding: How Do We Change Our False Beliefs About Breeding and Feeding? Join Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts, Frank Bradley and Dr. Rachel Potter – Veterinarian, as they talk about various subjects concerning breeding and health care, and the raising of... by Bred to Perfection

65 min listen

Ep155 - WHY BREEDING PROGRAMS ARE SO IMPORTANT: Join us as we discuss the truth about breeding programs, and why they are so important in the creation, improvement, and maintaining of a strain. Everyone knows about outcrossing, backcrossing, inbreeding, line-breeding, and infusion. But, very few... by Bred to Perfection

35 min listen

Ep124 - Purity of Blood and the Failures of the Modern-Day Breeder - Part 4: Join Kenny Troiano and Frank Bradley, as they discuss Purity of Blood, and the Failures of the Modern-Day Breeder. Last week we talked about how long it can take to create a true strain. This time we’re going to talk about why so many breeders fail... by Bred to Perfection

112 min listen

Ep150 - 10 Reasons to Abandoned a Strain and Start Over: Have you ever wondered if you were wasting your time trying to create a strain? You’re not seeing the results you are looking for, or you’re not seeing progress from year to year? Well, this is a discussion you do not want to miss. There are... by Bred to Perfection

70 min listen

Ep132 – Who Benefits from Crossbreeding?: Crossbreeding is a very common method of breeding, but many are using it for the wrong reasons. The truth is, there are some unintended consequences from using this method, many of them are long lasting, and could be detrimental to the breed. In this... by Bred to Perfection

117 min listen

Ep157 – The Dangers of Defects: Join Kenny Troiano and Frank Bradley, as they talk about defects and why they are detrimental to the success and future of our strain, and why it’s important to recognize and cull all fowl expressing defects. The truth is, most breeders are not... by Bred to Perfection

67 min listen

Ep182 - Breeding Questions and Misconceptions - What do we really know?: If you are one of my Facebook followers, you may have noticed that I have been posting daily tips and pics, which are designed to enlighten you on the practices of true selective breeding. Well, this is also true for the Weekly Questions I've been... by Bred to Perfection

49 min listen

Ep139 - Prepotency and the False Allure or Hybrid Vigor: One is temporary, the other is long lasting, but which is best? by Bred to Perfection

108 min listen

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Ep51 – The Progeny will Prove the Worth of their Parents

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