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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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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
77 minutes
Episodes
266
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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Ep55 – The Value of Breeding to Age and Youth

Ep55 – The Value of Breeding to Age and Youth

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…

01:00:16  |   Mon 18 May 2020
Ep54 – Breeders Roundtable with Frank Bradley

Ep54 – Breeders Roundtable with Frank Bradley

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…

01:44:54  |   Mon 11 May 2020
Ep53 – The Ultimate Breeders Roundtable

Ep53 – The Ultimate Breeders Roundtable

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…

02:02:43  |   Mon 04 May 2020
Ep52 – Coaching Call with William Vogl – Poultry Farmer

Ep52 – Coaching Call with William Vogl – Poultry Farmer

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…

01:37:10  |   Mon 27 Apr 2020
Ep51 – The Progeny will Prove the Worth of their Parents

Ep51 – The Progeny will Prove the Worth of their Parents

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…

00:44:43  |   Mon 20 Apr 2020
Ep50 – Chicken Chat with Tony Saville

Ep50 – Chicken Chat with Tony Saville

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 …

01:58:12  |   Mon 13 Apr 2020
Ep49 - Coaching Call with Karen Johnson

Ep49 - Coaching Call with Karen Johnson

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…

00:59:03  |   Mon 06 Apr 2020
Ep48 – Interview with Danny Feathers

Ep48 – Interview with Danny Feathers

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…

01:47:06  |   Mon 30 Mar 2020
Ep47 – The Art of Selection

Ep47 – The Art of Selection

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…

01:15:59  |   Mon 23 Mar 2020
Ep46 – Breeders Roundtable with Luis Mendez

Ep46 – Breeders Roundtable with Luis Mendez

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…

01:20:39  |   Mon 16 Mar 2020
Ep45 - Kenny's Guest Appearance on the Pastured Poultry Talk Show

Ep45 - Kenny's Guest Appearance on the Pastured Poultry Talk Show

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…

01:13:44  |   Mon 09 Mar 2020
Ep44 - Breeders Roundtable with Dino Morell

Ep44 - Breeders Roundtable with Dino Morell

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.

I do beli…

02:11:55  |   Mon 02 Mar 2020
Ep43 - Behind the Breeders Academy - Part 2

Ep43 - Behind the Breeders Academy - Part 2

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…

01:07:39  |   Mon 24 Feb 2020
Ep42 - Behind the Breeders Academy - Part 1

Ep42 - Behind the Breeders Academy - Part 1

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…

01:01:06  |   Mon 17 Feb 2020
Ep41 - Why I don't Vaccinate or use Medications

Ep41 - Why I don't Vaccinate or use Medications

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…

01:02:07  |   Mon 10 Feb 2020
Ep40 - Interview with Heather Thelen - Feed Store Owner

Ep40 - Interview with Heather Thelen - Feed Store Owner

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…

00:55:40  |   Mon 03 Feb 2020
Ep38 - Q&A with Kenny and Nancy Troiano

Ep38 - Q&A with Kenny and Nancy Troiano

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…

00:53:54  |   Mon 27 Jan 2020
Ep34 - How to Select Your Brood Fowl

Ep34 - How to Select Your Brood Fowl

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…

00:55:26  |   Mon 30 Dec 2019
Ep33 - Interview with Don Schrider Pt3

Ep33 - Interview with Don Schrider Pt3

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…

01:08:44  |   Mon 23 Dec 2019
Ep31 - Interview with Don Schrider Pt2

Ep31 - Interview with Don Schrider Pt2

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…

01:10:15  |   Mon 16 Dec 2019
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