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.
In this episode, Kenny Troiano and his wife, Nancy are talking about why the "Age" of your brood fowl is so important the viability of your strain. And, why you should always make sure to breed to yo…
In this episode, we are talking with Frank Bradley, a breeder of American Games, who lives in Kentucky. We discuss topics related to breeding, culling and selection. We also talk about the Breeders A…
In this episode, we are talking with Master Breeder and Author, Don Schrider, and Master Breeder and ABA Judge, Danny Feathers. Together, we answer many questions and discuss topics related to breedi…
I’ve taught the art of selective breeding to many types of breeders, but the breeders I find extremely fascination are the small-scale commercial breeders. They are faced with a monumental problem, h…
Next to selection and knowing your strain really well, the progeny test may be the best tool we breeders have to determine the true value and worth of our brood fowl. In this episode, we will talk ab…
This is a special episode. What better way to celebrate our 50th episode than to have my mentor on the show. Tony Saville has not only changed the way I thought about breeding, but changed the way I …
How to downsize and maintain a viable strain.
The question is - how to reduce the number of brood fowl, and still maintain a viable flock? How to breed, raise, and produce just enough offspring to ke…
I’m so happy to have Danny Feathers on the show with us. He’s a Master Breeder from Northern Oklahoma and a judge for the American Bantam Association. He not only raises chickens and gamefowl, but br…
In this episode of Bred to Perfect, we will learn the value, importance and practice of selecting for the whole package. To be successful every breeder you must perpetuate strains that are good repre…
Join Kenny Troiano and his wife Nancy as they chat with one of their members of the Breeders Academy. Luis Mendez is a breeder from El Paso Texas who is in the process of creating a strain.
Make sure…
Join Kenny Troiano as he shares his guest appearance on the Pastured Poultry Talk Show with Mike Badger. They have a great talk about breeding and how not to become a Dangerous Breeder. This is a gre…
Join Kenny Troiano and his wife Nancy as they talk breeding with one of their members of the Breeders Academy. Dino Morell goals is to create a true strain of fowl that he can call his own.
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Welcome to another episode of “Bred to Perfection” - This is part 2 in our Bred to Perfection, “Behind the Scenes” of the Breeders Academy, All Things Chickens, and the Chicken Breeders Gazette. If y…
Welcome to “Bred to Perfection” - As we go into the new year (2020) it’s time to talk about our business and future projects. In this episode of Bred to Perfection we discuss and record our plans for…
Join Kenny Troiano and his wife Nancy, as they talk about the use and misuse of vaccinations and medications. And, why it's better to use selection and culling to improve the health and vigor of your…
Join Kenny Troiano, and his wife Nancy, as they talk with Heather Thelen, their local feed store owner. Breeding and raising gamefowl and chickens can be a challenging endeavor, and Heather show us t…
Join Kenny and Nancy Troiano as they answer questions from their listeners about breeding and breeding related topics. These are fun, because we get to communicate with our listeners, answer question…
Join Kenny Troiano and his wife Nancy as they talk about the Process of Selecting fowl for the brood pen. There is no other function more important than making sure you select your brood fowl properl…
Join Kenny Troiano and his wife and co-host, Nancy, as they talk with Master Breeder and Author, Don Schrider. In this episode they will talk about Dons Breeding and Feeding Programs, and what it tak…
Join Kenny Troiano and his wife and co-host, Nancy as they continue their talk with Master Breeder and author, Don Schrider. In this episode, they discuss the interesting subject of breeding and what…