Bred to Perfection

Ep311 - Is Breeding a Lost Art? The State of the American Games and its Breeders

In this episode, we take an honest look at the state of American Gamefowl breeding and the challenges facing breeders today. From the importance of education and mentorsh

Ep310 - Breeding a Better Laying Hen with Don Schrider

In this episode, we welcome back poultry expert Don Schrider to explore one of the most important topics for breeders and backyard chicken keepers alike: how to breed a b

Ep309 - Beyond the Ribbon: A Conversation with Mike Sayre and Matt Lhamon

Breeding Smarter, Preserving Type, and Shaping the Future of Exhibition Poultry In this episode, we sit down with Mike Sayre, co-host of the Talking Chickens with M&M E

Ep308 - Preserving the Legacy of American Games with Greg Landwehr

In this episode, we sit down with Greg Landwehr, "The Chicken Guy," Editor and Publisher of Gamefowl Times Magazine, for an in-depth conversation about his journey into t

Ep307 - Defects of the Fowl - The Road-blocks of Perfection

Bred to Perfection with Kenny Troiano and Nancy Troiano What stands between you and a truly exceptional strain of fowl? Sometimes, it's the defects hiding right in fron

Ep306 - Breeding Methods Explained: What separates a successful breeding program from simply breeding birds?

Understanding why, when, and how to use the right breeding method. In this episode of Bred to Perfection, Kenny Troiano and Nancy take an in-depth look at the major bre

Ep305 - Unlocking Genetic Potential Through the Power of Vitamins with Peter Brown

What does it take to turn a lifetime of breeding experience into a library of respected reference books? Unlocking fertility, hatchability, immunity, and Making of Grea

Ep304 - Isolation and the Consequences of Gene Flow

The Essential Factor in Creating and Improving a True Strain How controlling Gene Flow preserves traits, accelerates selective breeding, and reveals the same evolutiona

Ep303 – Writing the Champion Row Series: Jeff Duguay on Books, Breeding, and Legacy

What does it take to turn a lifetime of breeding experience into a library of respected reference books? In this episode, we sit down with poultry breeder, author, and

Ep302 – The Mindset of a True Breeder: How Open-Mindedness Builds Better Bloodlines

Why great breeding starts in the mind, not in the pen. Experience alone doesn't make a master breeder, mindset does. In this episode, we explore how pride, misinformation

Ep301 - Building Stronger Bloodlines from the Inside Out

The Critical Role of Gut Health in Poultry Breeding  In this episode, we talk about one of the most powerful yet often overlooked factors in breeding high-performance c

Ep300 - The 3 Laws of Selective Breeding

Beyond Best of the Best - The Science of Breeding Excellence What does it really take to build, improve, and preserve a successful breeding strain? It's much more than

Surviving the Summer Heat: Essential Tips for Chicken Care with Peter Brown

Summer heat can take a serious toll on breeding flocks, affecting everything from egg production and fertility to the overall health and survival of your birds. In this e

Proper Care During the Molting Season

Why Our Birds Need Extra Attention at this Time of Year When do our birds require the utmost care and consideration? The answer is during the molt. This crucial period

Managing the Molt - The Costly Mistake of Cutting Protein and Weight

For serious gamefowl breeders and poultry keepers, molt isn't just a downtime, it's a genetic checkpoint and a vital phase that shapes your birds' future health, performa

Ep299 - Tony Saville and the Future of American Games

For the first time ever, we welcome Anthony "Tony" Saville, a man whose influence on the American Gamefowl world runs deep. You've heard his voice in past episodes, but n

Ep298 - The Progressive White Debate: Science vs. Tradition

Today, we're sharing a prerecorded conversation I had with Brian Reeder about Progressive White, a deleterious trait that is affecting many poultry breeds and varieties,

Fan Favorite Episode - Wry Tails, Squirrel Tails and Broken Feathers

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

Ep297 – Building a True Strain: The Long Game of Creating a Consistent and Lasting Line

What does it really take to build a bloodline that lasts generations? In this episode of Bred to Perfection, Kenny and Nancy Troiano uncover the long-term strategies be

Ep296 - Bloodlines Under Threat: What Every Breeder Needs to Know About Avian Leukosis

In this eye-opening episode of Bred to Perfection, hosts Kenny and Nancy Troiano sit down with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo, veterinary pathologist and avian disease expert, to u