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Bred to Perfection

Kenny Troiano

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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Surviving the Heat

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09/07/20 • 30 min

Join Kenny and Nancy Troiano as they discuss ways to beat the heat, and help you and your chickens get through the hot Summer months. And, provide valuable insights into methods of selective breeding.

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08/31/20 • 51 min

In this episode of Bred to Perfection, we are talking about what constitutes contamination and the effects it can have on your strain and the future of their breed. Whether you are creating a strain, or working to improve an established strain, the introduction of the wrong blood can set you back for years. It could even destroy the strain forever. Join us as we talk about what this means and how to prevent this from happening to you and your strain.

We also talk about the functions and benefits of using sub-lines. I know you will find this interesting as well.

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08/24/20 • 55 min

In this episode of Bred to Perfection, we are talking with Parker Paredes, who is one of our members of the Breeders Academy. Parker is from Honolulu Hawaii and he breeds Aseels, and he wants to develop a strain that is a true representative of their breed.

His question for me was, Do you have any recommendations on how to establish a baseline for characteristics/confirmation of the Aseel type fowl. Not only do I help Parker with his question, but I walk him through the selection and breeding processes. We talk about ways to improve the quality and performance of his strain.

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08/17/20 • 93 min

In this episode, we talk about defects and why they are detrimental to the success and future of our fowl, 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.

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08/10/20 • 74 min

Today we are talking with Dereck, from Kentucky, and a member of the Breeders Academy. He wants to create a strain from the birds he already has on his farm, and is wondering if it’s a good idea, and if so, how. In this episode, we start by evaluating the potentiality of his fowl, and walk him through the selection and breeding process. This is a good episode for most listeners and breeders, because we address many issues that can effect the success and progress of building and creating a new strain.

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08/03/20 • 157 min

Today we are talking with Don Schrider, who was instrumental in bringing back the Buckeye Chicken. A very special breed, that is not only an American Breed, but was created by a woman, Nettie Metcalf, from Ohio, in the early 1900’s.

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07/27/20 • 101 min

In this episode, I help Kevin to develop breeding programs for each of his strains. He wants to make sure his is starting on the right foot, and making sure his is doing thing properly at the right time.

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12/28/20 • 88 min

In this episode, we are talking about the various methods of breeding, 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 the wrong time. Their results are never what they expected, or they are short lived. Learn which methods to use and when, and why it’s best to use a breeding program, that consist of various breeding methods, then one method all the time. If you would like to learn more about breeding methods, breeding programs, and the Founders Program, Join us at the Breeders Academy.

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07/13/20 • 103 min

In this episode, we are talking with John Anthony Marks. He is well-known for his Mark’s Mugs. John shares with us how he obtained his fowl. He even walks us through his selection process.

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09/14/20 • 105 min

In this episode, we are talking with a fish breeder. What’s interesting here is that he uses the same breeding methods as chicken breeders. He has a wonderful understanding of genetics, and many of his goals are the same as ours. There is a lot all of us can learn from this interview.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Bred to Perfection have?

Bred to Perfection currently has 225 episodes available.

What topics does Bred to Perfection cover?

The podcast is about Evolution, Genetics, Nutrition, Performance, How To, Environment, Nature, Podcasts, Education, Science, Farming, Health and Biology.

What is the most popular episode on Bred to Perfection?

The episode title 'Surviving the Heat' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Bred to Perfection?

The average episode length on Bred to Perfection is 86 minutes.

How often are episodes of Bred to Perfection released?

Episodes of Bred to Perfection are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Bred to Perfection?

The first episode of Bred to Perfection was released on Aug 30, 2019.

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