The Breeders Academy Membership | Site-Wide Activity https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:46:52 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 b3049f5870caaa8d85c87668381fe2ec Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=16715 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:00:03 -0700 Good Mentor vs Bad Mentor – The Tony vs. Ray Factor A good mentor is like a guiding light, illuminating the path ahead with knowledge and experience. They help their mentees grow, […]

]]> 0 598ef833e6b37e8ac9f87efa58f0e85b Kenny Troiano and Beau Schacherer are now friends https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/activity/p/8425/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:39:03 -0700 0 e19937235a0b446a840bf529a0ab9a45 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=14169 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:00:58 -0700 WHAT TO DO ABOUT THOSE QUARRELSOME HENS Her influence can make or break the family, and temperament is key! Now, let’s direct our attention towards the brood hens. Yes, […]

]]> 0 881af50855d24acafb7e2f733335526f Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=14160 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:06 -0700 RECOGNIZING A TRUE MAN-FIGHTER There are two types of man-fighters to watch out for; one is the product of improper care and poor handling techniques, and the other […]

]]> 0 80dde0309b2e5b05ccf7480c3ec5844f Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=14149 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:30 -0700 MAN-FIGHTING IS A DEFECTIVE TRAIT As you probably well know, I write and speak, quite a bit, about the processes of selective breeding, and how it relates to the […]

]]> 0 66b9d7cd39d0aa125fbf6f7c9d47ce14 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=17377 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:46:59 -0700 Feeding Essentials: A Deep Dive into Poultry Nutrition with Jeff Mattocks The Masters Class (Lesson 47) Feeding Essentials with Jeff Mattocks Great bloodlines are not created by genetics alone. They are […]

]]> 0 f3d8ae6d2ff73e4a588dbccf478c340a Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=17372 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:24:54 -0700 The Dangers of Artificial Growth and Early Maturity in Breeding Chickens and Gamefowl By Kenny Troiano Building a bloodline or strain of chickens and gamefowl is one of the most rewarding goals a breeder can pursue. […]

]]> 0 9f05f3df08814969810462345ed127d3 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=17366 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:59:41 -0700 Don’t Confuse True Genetic Potential with Artificial and Unnatural Influences Understanding the Difference Between Genetics, Nutrition, and Temporary Effects in Chickens and Gamefowl Breeding For decades, […]

]]> 0 b49492b5379826af57b6b42f3652c3bd Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=14139 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:49 -0700 Dealing with MAN FIGHTERS AND MAN HATERS I get a lot of people asking me, “how do I recognize a true Man Fighter, and what can I do about eliminating it? My answer to this q […]

]]> 0 a856a75a95429169c6a0876f5e12b14e Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=16708 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:52 -0700 Exploring the Breeding Process Welcome to Bred to Perfection with Kenny, Nancy, and Frank – the go-to podcast for serious breeders who want to master the art and s […]

]]> 0 8fbef990844619762ccc99f80a8571e6 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=10910 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:05 -0700 The Importance of Quantitative Traits and how they work? Some characteristics and traits are easy to fix, others can be problematic at best: Improving the characteristics and traits of a […]

]]> 0 dc05100b00913d04c231a86fe71fafa6 Jim Frazier changed their profile picture https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/activity/p/8415/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:22:03 -0700 0 293cf7891a3706163d19d6ff1345216b Kenny Troiano and Morningstar422 are now friends https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/activity/p/8414/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:22:17 -0700 0 b2a0f4d91cd7308f4a6c28c937c52f0c Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=16697 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:55 -0700 What Are the Obstacles to Becoming A True Breeder? Our continuing theme throughout this series has been, “Are You a True Breeder or a Multiplier?” There are many benefits in bec […]

]]> 0 412a090816b9cc710f43e2621c7d8e7b Kenny Troiano and Gallero Rufin are now friends https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/activity/p/8412/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:44:44 -0700 0 c7fdc1b6be83f1d1ad3bdf5240779005 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=16693 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:33 -0700 Inside the Mind of a Dedicated Breeder: Passion, Purity & the Path to Perfection In this roundtable, we go beyond feathers and form to explore the heart and heritage of true breeding. Join us for a powerful and […]

]]> 0 809f484869136e6c0e4f4ae4ff937a41 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=17338 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:19:21 -0700 The Laws of Selective Breeding – Building, Improving, and Maintaining Superior Bloodlines Ep228 – The Laws of Selective Breeding – Building, Improving, and Maintaining Superior Bloodlines What separates an average b […]

]]> 0 f9a395693c19b3153915072596bf25d6 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=17333 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:03:11 -0700 Newcastle or Exotic Newcastle – what’s the difference? Ep227 – Newcastle or Exotic Newcastle – what’s the difference?  Newcastle disease is one of the most feared viral diseases in po […]

]]> 0 5678336eed9f24f1910269f9f1452764 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=17329 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:35:44 -0700 The Progressive White Debate: Science vs. Tradition Ep298 – The Progressive White Debate: Science vs. Tradition Today, we’re sharing a prerecorded conversation I had with Brian […]

]]> 0 72ae2aad221c9e20d3d38f339170f533 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=1498 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:19 -0700 IS THERE SUCH THING AS A PERFECT BIRD? As gamefowl and chicken enthusiast, we are very lucky, in that there are many ways to get the fowl we want. Our options are almost […]

]]> 0 b80edc1d7a8bdeafc4098e938e7cbb25 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=17325 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:17:44 -0700 Is Breeding a Lost Art? The State of the American Games and its Breeders Ep226 – Is Breeding a Lost Art? The State of the American Games and its Breeders In this episode, we take an honest look at the […]

]]> 0 31c93edcd60b411b8560455f399fbb39 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=17318 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:55:52 -0700 Tony Saville and the Future of American Games Ep299 – Tony Saville and the Future of American Games For the first time ever, we welcome Anthony “Tony” Saville, a man whose inf […]

]]> 0 831c79e22f9193e4bcf25c2fa8f291e8 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=1496 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:47 -0700 FORM FUNCTION AND PURITY OF BLOOD The Total Package Is What Counts There’s that word again, “Pure,” a word that many seem to be afraid of. But what does it reall […]

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]]> 0 73d3c94154e62baa8add05a209de5ffe Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=2787 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0700 The Conformation of the Bird Matters Recognizing the Proper Form and Function of American Games “Do not, I pray you, try to improve the true gamecock by adding, e […]

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]]> 0 fcb23131915c862582c698b364d007cf Kenny Troiano and Liz are now friends https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/activity/p/8396/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:18:03 -0700 0 f0e61da660a838bdb16f52251eef7873 Liz changed their profile picture https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/activity/p/8395/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:12:39 -0700 0 a920881fa82796d092c902b9e2f42167 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=14077 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:11 -0700 CULLING AT ALL AGES IS A NECESSARY EVIL Let’s talk about the culling of chicks, stags and pullets, and cocks and hens. I’ll show you certain defects that you should look for […]

]]> 0 416f39596bd3931dc31a1f2c88e40a5d Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=14059 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:41 -0700 THE BUYING OF CULLS, BEGINNERS BEWARE! I believe a man that tries to raise a thousand birds to get the “cream of the crop” will not cull nearly as thoroughly as you may thi […]

]]> 0 cbc3170c909d6d15389c11ac92fecee1 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=13941 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:12 -0700 BREEDING TO IMPROVE YOUR STRAINS DISEASE RESISTANCE I may talk about this subject a lot, but it’s one that I fully agree with and feel strong about. If you read through the old p […]

]]> 0 8f0f3951e42c8c94afc23749a5b09fb2 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=1425 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:00:16 -0700 Knowledge is Power But only when put to proper use! For over 45 years I have raising and bred American Games, and in that time, I have had the pleasure […]

]]> 0 1390dc91db4e9a41d52b97105b1aa7aa Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=1419 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:58 -0700 Responsibility of Every Breeder and the Future of Breeds It is the responsibility of every breeder to be a good representative and protector of their breed, safeguarding their integrity, […]

]]> 0 20f9eee9c4d215fa4b6155d29158a71d Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=16685 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:27 -0700 Embrace the Journey – The Benefits and Challenges of Becoming a True Breeder In this episode of Bred to Perfection, hosts Kenny Troiano, Nancy Troiano, and Frank Bradley talk about what it truly means to become […]

]]> 0 3ee196903ee0555ff1ae112968e42cbf Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=16681 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:11 -0700 What’s Happening Now? No Fluff, No Feathers – Just Chicken Facts! In today’s episode, we’re diving into everything that’s been going on lately in our world of chickens and gamefowl—and trust us, the […]

]]> 0 c6fcb31a2ae3264e9b323f64ab69be3b Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=16677 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:00:55 -0700 The Hidden Enemy – Understanding and Managing Stress in Our Fowl In this episode of Bred to Perfection, we uncover one of the most underestimated factors affecting your birds’ success: stress. W […]

]]> 0 cea70ee9320e01ecb9b4328ee4454935 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=17307 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:17:27 -0700 Writing the Champion Row Series: Jeff Duguay on Books, Breeding, and Legacy What does it take to turn a lifetime of breeding experience into a library of respected reference books? In this episode, we sit […]

]]> 0 1f1df8c3a7cc0e5568fe12628953249c Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=13929 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:58 -0700 CULLING, BUT WHAT ABOUT THE GENETIC FACTOR? Evidence has shown that in addition to non-inherited causes, such as environmental conditions, genetic factors do play a role in the […]

]]> 0 7280a290ad63330c94714ee2ec4f4973 Kenny Troiano and J_Roman are now friends https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/activity/p/8380/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:04:54 -0700 0 b897dfdd8f5580026b5c8c726cd70308 Kenny Troiano and dustin7285 are now friends https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/activity/p/8379/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:29:40 -0700 0 b0abdede457f618374903ff4bfd2d190 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=2858 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:15 -0700 Genetics and Evolution go Hand in Hand The Mechanisms of Evolution And how it Relates to the Creation of our Strains In celebration of Darwin‘s day, we’re going to talk abo […]

]]> 0 f1ae9675a494f2dc9aa07666075ca41f Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=13922 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:17 -0700 CULLING FOR HEALTH REASONS When most breeders think of culls, the first thing they think of, are birds that lack the proper performance or production qualities. […]

]]> 0 d112b3457abb326dbc396573c883acd9 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=2456 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:50 -0700 NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL SELECTION – OR BOTH The breeders that do best are those who follow the ways of Mother Nature When Mother Nature changes the environment of a specific […]

]]> 0 32fba36f5e652dc1e0ed697ddd0ef659 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=17295 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:56:23 -0700 Preserving the Legacy of American Games with Greg Landwehr In this episode, we sit down with Greg Landwehr, “The Chicken Guy,” Editor and Publisher of Gamefowl Times Magazine, for an in- […]

]]> 0 83c609616aac531cac6f1b839cea8dba Kenny Troiano and RoosterRyno are now friends https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/activity/p/8373/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:57:18 -0700 0 457f6302977572909867709a3393e122 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=13783 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:15 -0700 THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SEED FOWL, TRANSITION FOWL, AND FOUNDATION FOWL I would like to take this time to talk about the differences between “Seed Fowl,” “Transitional Fowl” and “Foundation Fowl.” Th […]

]]> 0 aabe7546a8d1c829ad6fa6e157bda1c7 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=2726 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:00:21 -0700 HOW TO INFUSE NEW BLOOD A process used to introduce characteristics that don’t already exist, in the hopes of improving the family or strain Every strain, r […]

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