By culling one trait, you can improve another trait. I have a family of pigeons. They were a gift from a friend. I always wanted pigeons, especially when I found out that Charles […]

SELECTION OF A STRAIN – part two OBTAINING A STRAIN: Having decided on the strain that you want; the biggest problem can sometimes be in getting it! There are […]

Building Better Bloodlines: Genetics, Selection, and Strain Development Ep24 Members Roundtable – In this episode of the Breeders Roundtable, hosts Kenny Troiano and Frank Bradley talks about the art and […]

SELECTION OF A STRAIN – part one Acquiring a great strain is the goal of every backyard breeder, or at least should be. However, success is depended upon your ability […]

Goals Every Breeder Should Strive to Achieve There are two kinds of breeders, those who breed for quality and those who breed for quantity. We’ll call them the “Breeders and the […]

The Dark Side of Breeding: What New Breeders Must Consider Breeding isn’t just about producing beautiful birds—it’s a long-term, science-driven commitment that demands grit, knowledge, and e […]

GENETIC RESISTANCE TO GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITES 29-11-2022 Author, Samaneh Azarpajouh, Veterinarian Gastrointestinal parasites can play havoc in the digestive tract of all […]

WHAT’S GOING ON WHEN I SEE LITTLE BIRDS GOING AFTER A BIG BIRD? April 1, 2009 You witnessed a behavior called “mobbing,” where smaller birds swoop and dash at flying or perched larger birds (an […]

SELECTION: The Essence of Improvement – part two PUTTING SELECTION INTO PRACTICE: The previous discussions on selection may suggest to some people that breed­ing for performance […]

SELECTION – The Essence of Improvement – part 1 SELECTION IS A CONTINUOUS PROCESS: You can’t discuss the aspects of breeding without talking about the process of selection. They g […]

BREEDING FOR IMPROVEMENT AND THE INFLUENCE OF SEXUAL MATURITY One of the outstanding advances in commercial egg pro­duction has been the reduction of the age at which the first egg is laid. This […]

The Power of Selection — Transforming Mongrels into Masterpieces For every serious chicken and gamefowl breeder, the ultimate goal is to build a true strain—a consistent, high-performing, and r […]

Breeding Terms Explained Breeding Terms Explained is your go-to resource for demystifying the complex world of breeding terminology. This episode delves into […]

Good Vigor is a Necessity Although fertility can play a major factor in the selection of brood fowl, nothing is more important in the process of selection than […]

GENE-EDITING BREAKTHROUGH COULD END MALE CHICK CULLING By Tony Mcdougal Researchers have used gene editing to create single-sex mice litters, which they could improve animal welfare in […]