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Bred to Perfection

Bred to Perfection is a podcast that will help you to master the art of selective breeding, and become a master breeder of chickens and gamefowl. The podcast is hosted by Kenny and Nancy Troiano. Kenny Troiano has more than 40 years of experience, and has authored two books on the subject of breeding. If you are interested in creating, maintaining, and improve your strain, this is the place for you.

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Ep163 – Mycoplasma and CRD, Should we be Concerned?

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2023/08/14

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 gamefowl and chickens, and other breeding related topics. This includes the proper use of breeding

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Ep162 – The Value of Breeding to Age and Youth

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2023/08/07

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 want to miss! We specialize in the breeding of gamefowl and chickens, and other breeding related topics

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Ep161 – The Power of Sublines

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2023/07/31

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 between a successful strain and one that never reaches its potential. It also separates the true Master Breeders

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Ep160 – Difference Between Seed Fowl and Foundation Fowl

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2023/07/24

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 better understand their function and purpose throughout your breeding program. This is a show you do not

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Ep159 – OBTAINING THE RIGHT SEED FOWL

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2023/07/17

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 big question. By starting out with the best Seed Fowl possible, you are shortening the time it will take

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01:46:14

The Live Show (Ep85) Bred to Perfection Live Q&A

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2023/07/10

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 breeding related topics. This includes the proper use of breeding programs. Also, it’s our mission to provide

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Ep158 – All About Worms with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo

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2023/07/03

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 fowl, and how to control them. We are also going to talk about the effects of the medications and wormers

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01:06:39

Ep157 – The Dangers of Defects

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2023/06/26

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 what they are looking at, not knowing it’s, in fact, a defect. In this episode we will discuss just that

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Ep156 – Why 85 Percent of the Breeders are on the...

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2023/06/19

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. There’s a lot of good information packed into this episode that I know you will not want to miss. We

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Ep155 - WHY BREEDING PROGRAMS ARE SO IMPORTANT

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2023/06/12

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 a larger, more complete breeding program. We specialize in the breeding of gamefowl and chickens, and

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Ep154 - Infectious Coryza with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo

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2023/06/05

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 which medications are most effective to treat the disease. This episode is packed with great

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01:58:31

The Live Show (Ep81) Bred to Perfection Live Q&A

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2023/05/29

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 breeding related topics. This includes the proper use of breeding programs. Also, it’s our mission to provide

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Ep153 - There are 4 types of Breeders – Which one are...

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2023/05/22

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 are not breeders, but do produce fowl unintentionally or by accident, and the effects these breeders

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Ep152 - Are you a True Breeder?

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2023/05/15

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 difference between a true breeder and someone who breeds. Join us as we discuss this topic, and you can

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Ep151 - Purity of Blood vs Hybrid Crosses - Science...

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2023/05/08

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 specialize in the breeding of gamefowl and chickens, and other breeding related topics. This includes the proper

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Ep150 - 10 Reasons to Abandoned a Strain and Start Over

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2023/05/01

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 your strain and start over with new blood. In this episode, we will talk about 10 reasons why you should

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01:19:29

Ep149 - The New Blood Syndrome

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2023/04/24

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 information, and one you do not want to miss. We specialize in the breeding of gamefowl and chickens, and other

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01:09:42

Ep148 - Can you Create a Strain from Poor Fowl?

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2023/04/17

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 specialize in the breeding of gamefowl and chickens, and other breeding related topics. This includes the

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Ep147 - Fowl Pox with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo

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2023/04/10

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.” This is a vaccination program for the prevention of Newcastle’s Disease. Mainly for residence in

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Ep146 - What Are the Benefits of Creating A Strain?

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2023/04/03

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 not one of their family or friends, most likely you are not going to get good birds. THE BIG QUESTION IS,

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