In this episode we talk about the Type and Conformation of Body. Although we use American and Old English Games as the model, the information is applicable for most breeds of chickens. We all want birds that can perform and reach their potential. Well, this is not going to happen with a family with good conformation of body. Listen in as we take the bird apart and put back together again. That’s right, we study all the parts that make up the whole, and their importance. This episode is packed with great information, and one you do not want to miss.

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 blood is not the answer, and that there is a better way. There are many misconceptions that breeders use to justify this practice, and we address them here. We also talk with one of our members of the Breeders Academy, and help her to reach her goals. This episode is packed with great information, and one you do not want to miss.

Welcome to another episode of “Bred to Perfection,” The Fun Zone Edition.

This episode will be much different than our normal show. Today, we are talking about one of our favorite old-time movies - “The Egg and I.” If you are interested in chickens, then this movie is for you. 

This was a movie that I first saw when I was a young boy, and it has remained a family favorite to this day. Sit with us as we discuss our favorite scenes, and how those scenes relate to us personally. This is a movie you will want to buy and watch at least once or twice a year.

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 if your birds get infected. This is an episode of Bred to Perfection that you do not want to miss. 

I’ve seen so many breeders trying to perpetuate a family from fowl that simply do not have what it takes to become a true strain. They either have many faults, or they don’t have the proper traits. They simply do not represent their breed and variety. Is there a time to abandon the line and start over? Listen in and find out. 

Today, we are talking with Patrick who lives in the UK, but is originally from Ireland. 

And, he raises Irish Games. He’s also a member of a group of breeders that are working to preserve these birds for the betterment of future breeders. This is a special breed of fowl that has a rich history, which goes back to 500 AD. Patrick belies this breed predates the Vikings, when they came to Ireland.

In fact, American Games owe much of their existence to the Irish Gamefowl. Not only do the American Games have Old English Games Spanish Games, and Aseel’s, they also have the Irish blood in them, and a lot of it as well. 

In this episode, we are going to talk with Patrick, and help him improve his poultry husbandry practices and Farm Management practices, but we walk him through important topics, such as, how to build the proper brood pens

Want to get into the Halloween mood, this episode is for you. Not only will you learn a lot about the mythical beast, the cockatrice, but you will have a good time. It's a fan favorite.

Join Kenny, Nancy, and Tawny as they dig deep into the history and lore of the cockatrice, and get ready to laugh, lots of laughs.

Also, make sure to listen to the end. The last 15 minutes is an "Old Radio Style Show." We put on a little skit that we call, "The Farmer and the Cockatrice," that we know you will enjoy!

Have fun!

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 that we’ve been keeping for over 30 years. Losing our birds to disease would be a travesty. What we are going to talk about today, if you follow it, will save your flock, and protect those valuable and irreplaceable strains. 

It’s so much easier to prevent disease than it is to try and cure a sick bird. In most cases birds that were sick become chronic and never fully recover. And disease can spread very quickly throughout the yard. 

There’s a lot of good information packed into this episode that I know you do not want to miss. 

In this episode, we are helping Brian Mejia, a member of the Breeders Academy, to create a strain. He has two families of American Games that he wants to improve, a red family and a grey family. Join our conversation as we discuss ways to achieve his goals. There’s a lot of good information packed into this episode that I know you do not want to miss. 

In this episode, we are helping Mike Badger, host of the popular poultry show, called “The Pastured Poultry Talk Podcast,” To create a strain that can meet his needs, and the needs of his customers. Does he breed, raise and sell pure fowl, or does he use his pure fowl to create hybrid crosses? Join our conversation as we discuss ways to achieve his goals. There’s a lot of good information packed into this episode that I know you will not want to miss.