Bred to Perfection

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

Ep295 - Progressive White - The Silent Threat to Breeding American Games

A discussion that addresses the Challenges, Standards, and Solutions Bred to Perfection: The Progressive White Problem, Standards Debate & Breeding Q&A In this episod

Ep225 - Building Better Bloodlines: An Inside Look at the Breeders Academy

Have you ever wondered what it's really like to be a member of the Breeders Academy? In this special episode of Bred to Perfection, hosts Kenny Troiano and Nancy Troian

Ep294 - Breeding Bulletproof Bloodlines - The Science of Disease-Resistance

How selective breeding, natural immunity, and smart management create healthier, stronger, long-lasting strains. In this episode, we will talk about one of the most imp

Ep293 - Purity and Show Go Hand-in-Hand: Why the Best Birds Are Always One Bird

In this episode, we break down one of the most misunderstood topics in the breeding of chickens and gamefowl: the supposed divide between pure birds, show birds, and perf

Ep292 - How to Select the Proper Brood Fowl: A Five Stage Process

A Guide for Chicken and Gamefowl Breeders Are you ready to take your breeding program to the next level? In this episode, host Kenny Troiano and co-host Frank Bradley t

Ep291 - Define Your Selection Points: The Blueprint for Building a True Strain

What separates a flock from a true strain? In this episode, we discuss the uncompromising world of selective breeding. From disease resistance to maternal instinct, we br

Ep290 - The Power of Selection - Transforming Mongrels into Masterpieces

For every serious chicken and gamefowl breeder, the ultimate goal is to build a true strain, a consistent, high-performing, and reliable family of birds that reflects you

Ep289 - Evolutionary Factors that can Change the Direction of Your Strain - Part 2

Have you ever wondered how we ended up with chickens that lay 300 eggs a year or grow to market weight in just a few weeks? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the

Ep288 - What Can Go Wrong, Does Go Wrong

Cutting through feed myths and faulty practices to focus on the genetics, selection, and standards that shape better chickens. Kenny Troiano and his wife Nancy kick thi

Ep287 - The Crucial Role of Selection in Breeding Success

In this episode, we talk about one of the most misunderstood—but absolutely essential elements of successful breeding: SELECTION. While health, structure, and well-planne