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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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Ep153 - There are 4 types of Breeders – Which one are you?

Ep153 - There are 4 types of Breeders – Which one are you?

In this episode of Bred to Perfection Live, we will talk about how some believe they are breeders, but don’t know how to breed properly. We will talk about the 4 types of breeders that exist today, a…

00:43:58  |   Mon 22 May 2023
Ep152 - Are you a True Breeder?

Ep152 - Are you a True Breeder?

Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to become a true breeder? Or, whether you are a true breeder right now? The truth is, there is a big difference between a true breeder and someone who…

00:45:14  |   Mon 15 May 2023
Ep151 - Purity of Blood vs Hybrid Crosses - Science or Myth?

Ep151 - Purity of Blood vs Hybrid Crosses - Science or Myth?

Join Kenny and Nancy Troiano, along with co-host Frank Bradley, as they discuss the pros and cons of breeding for Purity of Blood vs Hybrid Crosses. This is a topic that can be very controversial. So…

01:13:07  |   Mon 08 May 2023
Ep150 - 10 Reasons to Abandoned a Strain and Start Over

Ep150 - 10 Reasons to Abandoned a Strain and Start Over

Have you ever wondered if you were wasting your time trying to create a strain? You’re not seeing the results you are looking for, or you’re not seeing progress from year to year? Well, this is a dis…

01:09:56  |   Mon 01 May 2023
Ep149 - The New Blood Syndrome

Ep149 - The New Blood Syndrome

In this episode, we address a belief many breeders share, and that is, “it’s better to introduce new blood rather than to create their own strain.” Listen in as we discuss why adding and infusing new…

01:19:29  |   Mon 24 Apr 2023
Ep148 - Can you Create a Strain from Poor Fowl?

Ep148 - Can you Create a Strain from Poor Fowl?

Most of the fowl today are hybrid crosses or mongrels. In fact, there are very few pure strains. The sad part is, most beginners are forced into starting with these types of fowl. So, what can you do…

01:09:42  |   Mon 17 Apr 2023
Ep147 - Fowl Pox with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo

Ep147 - Fowl Pox with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo

Today, we are talking with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo, a Poultry Veterinarian from UC Davis. In this episode, we will talk about Fowl Pox, what causes the disease, how to prevent infection, and what to do …

00:58:53  |   Mon 10 Apr 2023
Ep146 - What Are the Benefits of Creating A Strain?

Ep146 - What Are the Benefits of Creating A Strain?

I’m a firm believer that it’s better to create your own strain, then to rely on others to do it for you. Anytime you purchase new birds, you are taking a chance, because the fact is, there are more p…

00:44:19  |   Mon 03 Apr 2023
Ep145 - The Preservation of Color, Which Colors can we Preserve?

Ep145 - The Preservation of Color, Which Colors can we Preserve?

Join Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts, Nancy Troiano and Frank Bradley – as they talk about the breeding of gamefowl and chickens, and the issues that affect breeders like you. In this episode of Bred …

01:49:25  |   Mon 27 Mar 2023
Members Celebrate the Breeders Academy

Members Celebrate the Breeders Academy

The Breeders Academy – From the Members point of view. In this episode of Bred to Perfection, we decided to talk with our members of the Breeders Academy. We thought it would be a good idea to bring …

01:25:07  |   Mon 13 Mar 2023
Ep144 - Quizzes, Questions and Breeding Chickens

Ep144 - Quizzes, Questions and Breeding Chickens

Join Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts, Nancy Troiano, Frank Bradley and Rebecca Lynch – as they talk about the breeding of gamefowl and chickens, and the issues that affect breeders like you. In this e…

01:46:19  |   Mon 06 Mar 2023
Ep143 – Our Ah-ha Moments - What were our biggest lightbulb ideas?

Ep143 – Our Ah-ha Moments - What were our biggest lightbulb ideas?

There are moments in your life when an idea suddenly pops into your mind, in such a way that it changes your life. I’ve had many of these moments, and each of them has led to the success of our busin…

02:03:11  |   Mon 27 Feb 2023
The Live Show (Ep78) Bred to Perfection Live Q&A

The Live Show (Ep78) Bred to Perfection Live Q&A

The Live Show (Ep78) Bred to Perfection Live Q&A

Join Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts, Nancy Troiano and Frank Bradley – as they talk about the breeding of gamefowl and chickens, and the issues that a…

01:51:31  |   Mon 20 Feb 2023
The Live Show (Ep75) Bred to Perfection Live Q&A

The Live Show (Ep75) Bred to Perfection Live Q&A

The Live Show (Ep75) Bred to Perfection Live Q&A

Join Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts, Frank Bradley and Nancy Troiano – as they talk about the breeding of gamefowl and chickens, and the issues that a…

02:11:06  |   Mon 13 Feb 2023
The Live Show (Ep69) - Bred to Perfection Live Q&A

The Live Show (Ep69) - Bred to Perfection Live Q&A

The Live Show (Ep69) - Bred to Perfection Live Q&A

Join Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts, Nancy Troiano and Frank Bradley – as they talk about the breeding of gamefowl and chickens, and the issues that…

01:50:03  |   Mon 06 Feb 2023
The Live Show (Ep65) Bred to Perfection Live Q&A

The Live Show (Ep65) Bred to Perfection Live Q&A

The Live Show (Ep65) Bred to Perfection Live Q&A

Join Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts, Frank Bradley and Nancy Troiano – as they talk about the breeding of gamefowl and chickens, and the issues that a…

02:01:03  |   Mon 30 Jan 2023
Ep142 - External Parasites with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo

Ep142 - External Parasites with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo

Join Kenny Troiano, Frank Bradley, and Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo, a Veterinarian from UC Davis, as they discuss the devastating effects of External Parasites. This includes various species of lice and mit…

00:57:15  |   Mon 23 Jan 2023
Ep141 – Crossbreeding and the Recombination of Genes

Ep141 – Crossbreeding and the Recombination of Genes

I’ve always said that the Name Game is nothing more than the peddler’s playground, and they use crossbreeding to keep the Name Game alive. If the cross works, then they say it was a great cross. If t…

02:41:13  |   Mon 16 Jan 2023
Ep140 - Internal Parasites with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo

Ep140 - Internal Parasites with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo

Join Kenny Troiano and Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo, a Veterinarian from UC Davis, as they discuss the devastating effects of Internal Parasites. This includes various species of worms and protozoa, such as …

01:40:01  |   Mon 09 Jan 2023
Ep139 - Prepotency and the False Allure or Hybrid Vigor

Ep139 - Prepotency and the False Allure or Hybrid Vigor

Ep139 - Prepotency and the False Allure or Hybrid Vigor

One is temporary, the other is long lasting, but which is best?

As a breeder, you have many tools that you can use to create and improve your s…

01:47:54  |   Mon 02 Jan 2023
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