The Live Show Ep39 - THE ART AND SCIENCE OF SELECTION

Ep196 - Is Purity of Blood a Reachable Goal?: This has been a controversial topic for as long as I can remember. When I was a kid, what I noticed was, the people who said there were no such thing as a Pure Strain, were the same people who were always adding new blood. They were only breeding best... by Bred to Perfection

54 min listen

Ep195 - Selection: both an Art and Science: 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

54 min listen

Ep194 - What if your Chickens get Sick?: What do you do when you see an occasional sick chicken? Everyone experiences the effects of disease on their farm. The question is, what do you do about it? There are many schools of thought on what is truly the right way to take care of your birds.... by Bred to Perfection

58 min listen

Fan Favorite Episode (Ep134) Buying a Strain vs Making a Strain: What are the benefits of buying someone else's strain vs creating your own 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.... by Bred to Perfection

72 min listen

Ep193 - Improving Your Strains Resistance to Disease: Join Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts Nancy Troiano – as they talk about the Art of Selective Breeding, and what it takes to create a strain. We address issues that affect breeders, just like you. In this episode of “Bred to Perfection Live,” we... by Bred to Perfection

54 min listen

Fan Favorite Episode (Ep135) Antibiotic Use and Misuse with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo: The Misuse and Abuse of Antibiotics, and their Consequences – The question I have for you, are you using Medications, Antibiotics and Vaccinations Properly? Our Special Guest is Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo a Poultry Veterinarian, from UC Davis is here to... by Bred to Perfection

130 min listen

Ep192 - Bred to Perfection Live Q&A: Join Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts Nancy Troiano – as they talk about the Art of Selective Breeding, and what it takes to create a strain. We address issues that affect breeders, just like you. In this episode of “Bred to Perfection Live,” we... by Bred to Perfection

68 min listen

Ep191 - Educating the Next Generations of Breeders: There are many struggling beginners, who are having difficulty finding good, reliable and factual information. This includes topics such as husbandry practices, feeding and nutrition practices, health care and disease prevention practices, and yes,... by Bred to Perfection

113 min listen

Ep190 - Marek’s Disease and Improving Resistance to Disease with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo: Today, we are talking with Dr. Gallardo about Marek’s Disease. This is a Pathogenic Virus, also known as Fowl Paralysis or Range Paralysis. Marek's Disease is by far one of the most common illnesses for backyard breeders and small flocks. Yet,... by Bred to Perfection

48 min listen

Ep189 - What are the Benefits of Creating a Strain: What are some of the benefits of creating your own strain? By creating your own strain, it gives you complete knowledge of that strain. You will know their behaviors, their breeding tendencies, what diseases they are susceptible or resistant to. You... by Bred to Perfection

85 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

The Live Show (Ep124) Benefits of Breeding for the Complete Package: Breeding for the complete package involves selecting individuals that possess a combination of desirable traits. Overall, breeding for the complete package offers numerous advantages in terms of improving breed characteristics, as well as, improved... by Bred to Perfection

53 min listen

Fan Favorite Episode - Inbreeding vs In-and-In Breeding: It’s amazing the conversation that can take place at the dinner table. And, that is exactly what happened here. I was visiting with Frank Bradley and his family in Kentucky. After a great meal (ribeye’s) and a couple bottles of beer (Coors Light),... by Bred to Perfection

80 min listen

Ep187 - Chicken Chat and Chicken Breeding: 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 are going to discuss... by Bred to Perfection

62 min listen

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

Ep185 - The Confusion Between Station and Carriage: Join Kenny Troiano and Frank Bradley, as they discuss the topic surrounding Station of Leg and Body Carriage. In the past, very few breeders understood the term conformation of body. All they knew or cared about was station of leg. Today, things... by Bred to Perfection

47 min listen

Ep184 - All About Worms - How Much is Too Much?: Join Kenny Troiano and Frank Bradley, as they discuss the misconceptions surrounding worms. We all know about worms, and how they can affect the health of our strains. However, many don’t realize that they are over-worming their birds, using toxic... by Bred to Perfection

52 min listen

Ep183 - WHO’S MORE IMPORTANT - COCK OR HEN? (1-17-23): Join Kenny Troiano and Frank Bradley, as they discuss the misconceptions surrounding “who is most important, the cock, or the hen.” The discussion about who is more valuable, the cock or hen, is as old as the chicken itself. It has been a huge... by Bred to Perfection

51 min listen

Fan Favorite Rerun – The Misconceptions of Breeding with Tony Saville (Ep101): This episode is about “The Misconceptions about Breeding.” These are popular misconceptions that tend to hold most breeders back. And can prevent you from creating anything special or superior or great. When I talk with the average breeder, I find... by Bred to Perfection

81 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

Fan Favorite Rerun – Chicken Chat with Tony Saville (Ep50): Many of you remember me mentioning my mentor, Tony Saville. Well I have great news, we have him on the show. In fact, this episode is a conversation between Tony, my wife Nancy and myself, Kenny Troiano. Listen in as we talk about many topics... by Bred to Perfection

118 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

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

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

Ep179 - Wry Tails, Squirrel Tails and Broken Feathers (edited): Join Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts, Nancy Troiano and Frank Bradley – as they talk about the Art of Selective Breeding, and what it takes to create a strain. We address issues that affect breeders, just like you. In this episode of “Bred to... by Bred to Perfection

95 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

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

Ep176 – How to Prevent Coccidiosis with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo: In this episode, we are talking with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo, a Poultry Veterinarian at UC Davis, California, about Coccidiosis. For good reason too, Coccidiosis is one of the most common diseases, and can have a huge effect on your strain. For example,... 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

Discover this podcast and so much more

The Live Show Ep39 - THE ART AND SCIENCE OF SELECTION

The Live Show Ep39 - THE ART AND SCIENCE OF SELECTION

Description

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from Bred to Perfection

Related podcast episodes