Bred to Perfection by Kenny Troiano

06.24.2024

Ep201 - Purity of Blood and the Evolution Factor

Join Kenny Troiano, Nancy Troiano and Frank Bradley, as they discuss what it takes to create, improve and maintain a pure strain.” In this episode of Bred to Perfection, we are going to talk about the many similarities between selective...

06.17.2024

Ep200 – The Powers of Prepotency or the Allure of Hybrid Vigor

Ep200 – The Powers of Prepotency or the Allure of 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...

06.10.2024

Ep199 - The Truth About Crossbreeding and Infusion

Crossbreeding is a very common method of breeding, but many are using it for the wrong reasons. The truth is, there are some unintended consequences from using this method, many of them are long lasting, and could be detrimental to...

06.03.2024

Ep198 - Words that Creates Controversies

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 issues that affect breeders, just like you. In this...

05.27.2024

Ep197 - Breeding Practices are Wrong, But Never Go Away

These are practices that have been used for years, but are not based on good science or good selective breeding practices, but never producing favorable results. These practices, or beliefs, arose suddenly, shared as if they were true, and adopted...

05.20.2024

Ep196 - Is Purity of Blood a Reachable Goal?

This has been a controversial topic for as long as I can remember. When I was a kid, what I noticed was, the people who said there were no such thing as a Pure Strain, were the same people who...

05.13.2024

Ep195 - Selection: both an Art and Science

Most breeders don’t know the importance of Selection. The truth is, selection is the difference between success and failure. You cannot create or improve a strain without some knowledge of selection. However, when you talk with breeders, even experienced breeders,...

05.06.2024

Ep194 - What if your Chickens get Sick?

What do you do when you see an occasional sick chicken? Everyone experiences the effects of disease on their farm. The question is, what do you do about it? There are many schools of thought on what is truly the...

04.29.2024

Fan Favorite Episode (Ep134) Buying a Strain vs Making a Strain

What are the benefits of buying someone else's strain vs creating your own 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...

04.22.2024

Ep193 - Improving Your Strains Resistance to Disease

Join Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts Nancy Troiano – as they talk about the Art of Selective Breeding, and what it takes to create a strain. We address issues that affect breeders, just like you. In this episode of “Bred...

04.15.2024

Fan Favorite Episode (Ep135) Antibiotic Use and Misuse with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo

The Misuse and Abuse of Antibiotics, and their Consequences – The question I have for you, are you using Medications, Antibiotics and Vaccinations Properly? Our Special Guest is Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo a Poultry Veterinarian, from UC Davis is here to...

04.08.2024

Ep192 - Bred to Perfection Live Q&A

Join Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts Nancy Troiano – as they talk about the Art of Selective Breeding, and what it takes to create a strain. We address issues that affect breeders, just like you. In this episode of “Bred...

04.01.2024

Ep191 - Educating the Next Generations of Breeders

There are many struggling beginners, who are having difficulty finding good, reliable and factual information. This includes topics such as husbandry practices, feeding and nutrition practices, health care and disease prevention practices, and yes, breeding. We’re not lacking teachers, but...

03.25.2024

Ep190 - Marek’s Disease and Improving Resistance to Disease with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo

Today, we are talking with Dr. Gallardo about Marek’s Disease. This is a Pathogenic Virus, also known as Fowl Paralysis or Range Paralysis. Marek's Disease is by far one of the most common illnesses for backyard breeders and small flocks....

03.18.2024

Ep189 - What are the Benefits of Creating a Strain

What are some of the benefits of creating your own strain? By creating your own strain, it gives you complete knowledge of that strain. You will know their behaviors, their breeding tendencies, what diseases they are susceptible or resistant to....

03.11.2024

Ep188 - 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 affect breeders like you. In this episode of Bred to Perfection Live, we answered...

03.04.2024

The Live Show (Ep124) Benefits of Breeding for the Complete Package

Breeding for the complete package involves selecting individuals that possess a combination of desirable traits. Overall, breeding for the complete package offers numerous advantages in terms of improving breed characteristics, as well as, improved health and better resistance to disease,...

02.26.2024

Fan Favorite Episode - Inbreeding vs In-and-In Breeding

It’s amazing the conversation that can take place at the dinner table. And, that is exactly what happened here. I was visiting with Frank Bradley and his family in Kentucky. After a great meal (ribeye’s) and a couple bottles of...

02.19.2024

Ep187 - Chicken Chat and Chicken Breeding

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 to Perfection Live, we are...

02.12.2024

Ep186 - Are the Progeny True Representations of the Parents Worth?

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 about why the...

02.05.2024

Ep185 - The Confusion Between Station and Carriage

Join Kenny Troiano and Frank Bradley, as they discuss the topic surrounding Station of Leg and Body Carriage. In the past, very few breeders understood the term conformation of body. All they knew or cared about was station of leg. ...

01.29.2024

Ep184 - All About Worms - How Much is Too Much?

Join Kenny Troiano and Frank Bradley, as they discuss the misconceptions surrounding worms. We all know about worms, and how they can affect the health of our strains. However, many don’t realize that they are over-worming their birds, using toxic...

01.22.2024

Ep183 - WHO’S MORE IMPORTANT - COCK OR HEN? (1-17-23)

Join Kenny Troiano and Frank Bradley, as they discuss the misconceptions surrounding “who is most important, the cock, or the hen.” The discussion about who is more valuable, the cock or hen, is as old as the chicken itself. It...

01.15.2024

Fan Favorite Rerun – The Misconceptions of Breeding with Tony Saville (Ep101)

This episode is about “The Misconceptions about Breeding.” These are popular misconceptions that tend to hold most breeders back. And can prevent you from creating anything special or superior or great. When I talk with the average breeder, I find...

01.08.2024

Fan Favorite Rerun – Mother Nature and the Natural Order of Selection (Ep61)

This episode is a recording from 24 years ago, with my mentor, Tony Saville. We talk about natural selection and artificial selection, and its relationship to the breeding of chickens and gamefowl. I know you will find this very informative....

01.01.2024

Fan Favorite Rerun – Chicken Chat with Tony Saville (Ep50)

Many of you remember me mentioning my mentor, Tony Saville. Well I have great news, we have him on the show. In fact, this episode is a conversation between Tony, my wife Nancy and myself, Kenny Troiano. Listen in as...

12.25.2023

Ep182 - Breeding Questions and Misconceptions - What do we really know?

If you are one of my Facebook followers, you may have noticed that I have been posting daily tips and pics, which are designed to enlighten you on the practices of true selective breeding. Well, this is also true for...

12.18.2023

Ep181 - Healthy Practices for Healthy Fowl

You may want to create a strain, but you can’t create a strain when there are factors working against you around every corner. There is more to breeding than making sure you are using the proper breeding program or making...

12.11.2023

Ep180 - ARE YOU ON THE RIGHT PATH?

As a breeder, there are signs that will show you whether you are on the right path or wrong path. Such as, are you having fun, are you learning and advancing your skills, are you making progress, both as a...

12.05.2023

Ep179 - Wry Tails, Squirrel Tails and Broken Feathers (edited)

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 issues that affect breeders, just like you. In this...

12.04.2023

Ep179 - 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 issues that affect breeders, just like you. In this...

11.27.2023

Ep178 – Breeders Academy Website Tour

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be li ke to be a Breeders Academy Member, this episode is for you. As you know, we are closing the doors for new memberships. And if you’re thinking about becoming a member,...

11.20.2023

Ep177 – Voices of the Breeders Academy - Members Testimonials

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 them on...

11.13.2023

Ep176 – How to Prevent Coccidiosis with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo

In this episode, we are talking with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo, a Poultry Veterinarian at UC Davis, California, about Coccidiosis. For good reason too, Coccidiosis is one of the most common diseases, and can have a huge effect on your strain....

11.06.2023

Ep175 - The Importance of Culling

Culling can be the greatest tool for most breeders, and controversial for other. But the truth is, most don’t know what to cull, when to cull and why they should cull. Just go to a breeder’s farm and look around....

10.30.2023

Ep174 - Breeding, Feeding and Improving your Strain

Join Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts, Nancy Troiano and Frank Bradley – as they talk about the Breeding and Feeding of our gamefowl and chickens, as well as other issues that affect our fowl. In this episode of Bred to...

10.23.2023

Ep173 - Chicken Chat about Chicken Breeding

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 to Perfection Live, we will...

10.16.2023

Ep172 - Should I Vaccinate my Fowl? With Peter Brown

When breeders ask me, “do you vaccinate your fowl?” I tell them, no! I practice good biosecurity and I keep a closed yard. However, this is a decision that you will have to make for yourself. You will need to...

10.09.2023

Ep171 - 16 PRINCIPLES OF SELECTIVE BREEDING

In this episode we will talk about the principles of selective breeding that all successful breeders use. In fact, I don’t know of anyone that is successful that does not practice these principles. We will talk about the quality of...

10.02.2023

Ep170 - The 7 Need to Knows Before Creating Your Strain

How Do We Change Our False Beliefs About Breeding and Feeding? Join Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts, Frank Bradley as they talk about various subjects concerning breeding and health care, and the raising of gamefowl and chickens. In this episode,...

09.25.2023

Ep169 - Changing False Beliefs About Breeding

How Do We Change Our False Beliefs About Breeding and Feeding? Join Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts, Frank Bradley and Dr. Rachel Potter – Veterinarian, as they talk about various subjects concerning breeding and health care, and the raising of...

09.18.2023

Ep168 – Preventing Disease Using a Good Biosecurity Program with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo

In this episode, we are talking with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo about the practice and importance of biosecurity. Most Breeders don’t understand biosecurity and the importance of keeping your bird safe from the exposure of disease. Some of us have strains...

09.11.2023