Bred to Perfection

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 as well. Many even avoid genetics, mostly because it can seem confusing and difficult to understand, and they don't know how to use it in their breedi...

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? If not, this episode is for you.   Many breeders are not only selecting their brood fowl improperly, but they're using the wrong breeding methods, at...

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 breeder's fowl.   We've all seen it, strains change when they are moved to a different location. The question is, are these changes temporary or permanen...

Ep163 – Mycoplasma and CRD, Should we be Concerned? In this episode of the Bred to Perfection, we're going to talk about Mycoplasma and CRD. Our special guest will be Peter Brown, known as the Chicken Doctor. This is a respiratory disease that is underestimated and misunderstood, and one that exist in many breeders' yards. This is a Show you do not want to miss! We specialize in the breeding of ga...

In this episode, Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts, Nancy Troiano and Frank Bradley are going to talk about why the "Age" of your brood fowl is so important for the viability of your strain. And, why you should always make sure to breed to youth. If you are in favor of breeding your stags with your pullets, or breeding your old cock with your old hens, this show is for you. This is a show you do not...

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 and why they are so important. Let's see if we can shed some light on this very important practice.   The use of sublines can be the difference betwee...

There's a lot of confusion in this area. I see so many breeders calling their Foundation Fowl "Seed Fowl", and calling their Seed Fowl "Foundation Fowl." To make matters worse, they skip any and all regards or reference to the stage in the middle, the Transitional Stage, which I call my Transitional Fowl . It is my hope that by clearing up the description and meaning of the three stages, you will...

When creating a strain, next to acquiring the right knowledge and experience, there's nothing more important than getting the right Seed Fowl. Starting with fowl that have many faults, is problematic at best. Can it be done. Yes, I'm a firm believer that you can create a strain from any cock and hen. But, the length of time it will take, and what they will ultimately turn out to be, will be the bi...

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 will be answering your questions. So, get your questions ready. This is a show you do not want to miss! We specialize in the breeding of gamefowl and chickens , and other breedin...

Join Kenny Troiano and Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo , a Poultry Veterinarian from UC Davis, as they discuss the devastating effects of 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 drugs and pesticides. In this episode we are going to talk about the various worms, and their effects on our f...

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 aware of half the defects that exist. It could be sitting right in front of them, and they would not see it. Are they just yard blind, or just unaware of w...

In this episode of Bred to Perfection, we will talk about why 85 percent of all breeders are failing to create or improve their strains. We will it break down into 4 separate categories, such as: The Ignorant Breeder, The Neglectful Breeder, The Mixer and Cross-breeders, And, the Accidental Breeder, and discuss who they are and ways to improving them, and why some will succeed and others will fail...

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 know why they are doing it, or when they should do it. They think those methods are the means to the end, when in reality, they are only tools used in...

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo, a Poultry Veterinarian from UC Davis , about Infectious Coryza. Unfortunately, this is a disease found in many backyards' flocks, and one that is highly misunderstood. Dr. Gallardo will talk with us about how the disease is transmitted, and how to prevent exposer. We will also discuss whether or not it's good practice to vaccinate for coryza, and...

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 will be answering your questions. So, get your questions ready. This is a show you do not want to miss! We specialize in the breeding of gamefowl and chickens , and other breedin...

In this episode of Bred to Perfection Live, we will talk about how some believe they are breeders, but don't know how to breed properly. We will talk about the 4 types of breeders that exist today, and how they affect the breed as a whole, this includes: Master breeders, Apprentice breeders, And the 85 percenters. You can decide which one you are. We will also talk about the other 20 percent, who...

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? This can be subjective, depending on who you talk to. Actually, not everyone is a breeder, or should be a breeder. The truth is, there is a big diff...

Join Kenny and Nancy Troiano, along with co-host Frank Bradley, as they discuss the pros and cons of breeding for Purity of Blood vs Hybrid Crosses. This is a topic that can be very controversial. Some say that breeding to create a pure strain is a myth. Some say only peddlers use crossbreeding. Who's right, listen in and make your own decision. This is a show you do not want to miss! We specializ...

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 many challenges when creating a strain. And, it can take some time to make significant progress, but there are also times when you are better off to abandon y...

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 better way. There are many misconceptions that breeders use to justify this practice, and we address them here. This episode is packed with great informati...

Most of the fowl today are hybrid crosses or mongrels. In fact, there are very few pure strains. The sad part is, most beginners are forced into starting with these types of fowl. So, what can you do? You can start by taking steps toward transforming your bad birds into a good strain. In this episode, we talk about those steps, so that you can begin the process of creating a true strain.   We spec...

Today, we are talking with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo, a Poultry Veterinarian from UC Davis. In this episode, we will talk about Fowl Pox, what causes the disease, how to prevent infection, and what to do if your birds get infected. This is an episode of Bred to Perfection that you do not want to miss. Along with Fowl Pox, Dr. Gallardo talks to us about his new program, "The Gamefowl Wellness Program."...

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 birds available are not pure, they are nothing more than hybrid crosses or mongrels. To make matters worse, many breeders only sell their culls. If you're no...

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 will be talking about plumage colors, and which colors have the ability to be preserved and improved, and which should be avoided. We will also answer your questions. So, join us...

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 like to be a Breeders Academy Member, and what the website has done for the them. If you are thinking about becoming a Breeders Academy Member, and are...