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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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01:26:40

Ep113 – Genetics Simplified (Introduction)

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2022/03/21

Breeding and creating a strain is governed by 3 important laws of nature, 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 use. It is my hope that we can show you, not only why genetic is important, but also how to use it in the improvement and creation of your

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Ep112 - Protecting your birds from Avian Influenza...

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2022/03/14

In this episode of Bred to Perfection, we are talking with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo, a Poultry Veterinarian at UC Davis, about HPAI – Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. This disease is spreading rapidly, and has shown up in a dozen or more states. In fact, a number of states are restricting all movement of poultry, and poultry related products to hopefully stop the spread of this lethal disease. Listen in to this informative discuss, and learn what you can do to protect your birds.

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01:09:29

The Live Show Ep43 - Breeding Q&A with Kenny Troiano...

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2022/03/07

Join us for a Breeding Questions and Answers segment. These are always a lot of fun.

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01:29:31

The Live Show Ep42 - Crossbreeding Pros and Cons

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2022/02/28

And the Difference between Hybridization and Mongrelization. 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 episode we will discuss what's good about crossbreeding, but also what's not so good about crossbreeding. We will tell you what others don’t want you to know. Hopefully, this episode will

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01:23:38

Ep111 – What are the Most Common Poultry Problems for...

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2022/02/21

In this episode we are talking with Peter Brown about issues that affect all backyard breeders, and what they can do to treat their birds. The information presented here is great for all breeders of chickens and gamefowl, both beginners and veterans. We cover disease and problems, such as: Egg bound - egg binding Greens Canker Wry Neck Botulism - limberneck Mold poisoning Fungal infection - fungi Sour crop Impacted crop Gout Roup Crop binding Vent gleet pendulous crop Prolapse Pasting

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01:38:37

Bred to Perfection Live Ep41 - It's 2022, and We're...

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2022/02/14

Join us for the first show of the year. This will be a laid-back episode with our listeners. We have a lot to tell our listeners about the upcoming year. This was also a good time for a Q&A episode.

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01:07:26

The Live Show Ep39 - THE ART AND SCIENCE OF SELECTION

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2022/02/07

Most breeders know that section is important, but some don’t know why. The truth is, selection is the difference between success and failure. You cannot create or improve a strain without some knowledge of selection. Join us as we discuss the powers of selection, and the processes that can turn a mongrel flock into a true family and strain. This is an episode that you do not want to miss.

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01:00:35

The Live Show Ep38 - Preparing for the Breeding Season

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2022/01/31

In this episode, we will give you a number of useful tips, that will help get your breeding season started on the right foot. I had a great mentor who believed that preparation was the prerequisite to success. As a breeder, I took that to heart, and it has served me well for years.

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01:20:08

Ep110 – Inbreeding vs In-and-In Breeding (non-members...

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2021/12/27

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), Frank asked me some interesting questions on breeding. More specifically on the difference between inbreeding and in-and-in breeding, what’s better, the cock’s line or the hen’s line, and much more. Although we didn’t record that conversation, we decided

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Ep109 – Salmonellosis with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo

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2021/11/22

In this episode of Bred to Perfection, we are talking with Dr. Gallardo about Salmonella. Most of the diseases we have covered so far, only affect chickens, but salmonella is very different. In fact, it’s a serious problem, not only for chickens, but also for those who raise chickens. Even if the chickens look fine, they have the potential to make us very sick. Where you get your chickens and what your chickens are exposed to, is a huge factor. Most don’t realize how prevalent salmonella actually

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01:43:58

The Live Show Ep28 – Mycoplasmosis and CRD, should we...

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2021/11/15

In this episode of the Bred to Perfection Live Show, 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. I know you will enjoy this episode, and learn a lot too. We also took questions from the chat room. This episode is packed with great information, and one you do not want to miss. I know you will enjoy this episode, and

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01:32:41

Ep108 - The 3 Laws of Breeding (Lesson 7)

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2021/11/08

In this episode, I will show you how I learned these 3 very important laws. Selective Breeding and Systematic Breeding Programs Evolutionary Biology And Genetic Inheritance As you will see, there is more to breeding than just putting two birds together. And, there’s more to breeding than just breeding “Best to the Best”. That’s why I created the Breeder’s Academy, to show new and established breeders a different way of breeding. Like Math, there are many ways to solve a math problem, just like

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01:14:57

Ep107 – The Most Common Disease for Backyard Breeders...

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2021/08/23

This is going to be a great episode. Today we are talking with Peter Brown, known as the Chicken Doctor. We are going to discuss the Most Common Diseases most backyard breeders face. There are many pathogens, viral and bacterial that threaten our fowl. I thought it would be a good idea to quickly address as many of them as possible, so that the backyard breeder can recognize them and hopefully prevent exposure to these diseases.

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01:12:07

Ep106 – The Erminette Breed with Matt Hemmer

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2021/08/09

Join us for a very special conversation with Matt Hemmer, who is a breeder of the Erminettes. This is a very unique breed, both in a historical sense and as a genetic phenomenon. In fact, the Erminettes are the only breed of chicken where the color of plumage is based on a co-dominant factor. No other breed of chicken has this trait. Matt is going to discuss the history of the breed, the characteristics and genetics of the breed, and the future of the breed. After the show, make sure to click the

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02:02:20

The Live Show Ep12 - The Gamefowl Wellness Program

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2021/08/02

In this episode, we are talking with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo from UC Davis. He will talk about their new Gamefowl Wellness Program, which is designed to help backyard breeder, specially, breeders of American Games, to raise and breed heather birds, and to protect their birds from future outbreaks of Newcastle’s Disease. There’s a lot of good information packed into this episode that I know you will not want to miss.

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01:24:31

Ep104 - Epigenetics: How the Environment influences...

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2021/07/05

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’re moved to different locations. The question is, are these changes temporary or permanent? And, what can we do about it? The environment can have a direct effect on the phenotype of your strain

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Ep103 - Summer Heat and Care with Peter Brown

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2021/06/21

Here’s a few tips that will help you to get through the Summer Months in great shape. Join Kenny Troiano and Peter Brown as they discuss ways to beat the heat, and help you and your chickens get through the hot Summer months. As you know, Summer is almost here, and the heat is on the way. This is a challenging time of year for us breeders. We’re fighting the heat and humidity, the stress and disease, as well as the bugs and parasites. If you are looking for ways to deal with the heat of summer, this

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01:20:50

Ep101 - The Misconceptions of Breeding

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2021/06/07

Old Wives’ Tales and Superstitions that Hold us Back 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 that they are very reliant on “Old Wives Tales” and “Superstitions.” Nothing is based on empirical evidence or scientific facts. I recently did a coaching call with one of my members of the Breeders

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01:20:35

Ep100 - THE TROIANO GIRLS – LIFE ON THE TROIANO FARM

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2021/05/31

In this episode, we are celebrating our 100th Episode of Bred to Perfection. When we asked our listeners their thoughts on how to make this episode special, the response we got was they wanted to hear more about us, Kenny and Nancy Troiano. Well, our 3 daughters, Megan, Samantha, and Tawny grabbed the mics and did it for us. They talked about our lives’ and what it was like to be our daughters. I believe you will find this episode to be interesting, funny, and at times touching. You are going to

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01:21:42

Ep99 - THE MOST DANGEROUS BREEDERS

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2021/05/24

In this episode of Bred to Perfection, we will talk about the 3 most dangerous breeders. These are breeders who use breeding practices that are detrimental to the breed as a whole. These include those who believe in combining the traits of two separate and distinct “breeds”, such as American Games and Aseels, each having contrasting characteristics and traits. Those that think they can mix the traits of two separate strains, such as Hatch and Sweater, and produce offspring expressing the best of

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