The Breeders Academy Membership | Mark Flores | Friends Activity https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/members/cnf/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Mark Flores's friends. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:33:05 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 f4e01c1c24dfa3b2bc5511481a5147ad Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=14171 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:03 -0700 THE PERSONALITY OF A PROPER BROOD COCK If there is anything that should upset a breeder more, it has to be the persistent man-fighter. Nothing is more aggravating than a […]

]]> 0 a05943a9f21bdf20c58debd8f14754c8 Kenny Troiano and Jarret Price are now friends https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/activity/p/8229/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:26:40 -0700 0 e4e3b571325baed18b28e48e694a5f42 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=14173 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:23 -0700 TECHNIQUES FOR TAMING A MEAN COCK Let’s start with “trust.” You’ve got to introduce American Games to new things very slowly. Gamefowl need a lot more attenti […]

]]> 0 ede40e7cbe8ccff69ec8ba3f2eddbc40 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=2305 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:42 -0700 A BRIEF HISTORY ON THE BREEDING OF CHICKENS “The several kinds of dogs are almost certainly descended from more than one species, and so it is with some other domesticated a […]

]]> 1 057b3fa5da02dd97918d01d277786fdb Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=11859 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:51 -0700 Breeders Roundtable with Aaron Baker Aaron lives in Arkansas, and is a founding member of the Breeders Academy and a breeder of the Breed known as the Buckeyes. This […]

]]> 0 18629931b9d833fa882f535c9ac59999 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=2480 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:04 -0700 An Interview with Master Breeder Jack Dodd Join Kenny Troiano as he talks with Master Breeder Jack Dodd. Sit back and learn valuable lessons of what it takes to breed and […]

]]> 0 7c86e0996bdbd638fe2ca2b7c4bf0f58 Kenny Troiano and DanTheMan are now friends https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/activity/p/8220/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:47:38 -0700 0 0bb341cf943937fd2d817beee2ff8b5e Kenny Troiano and schopner92 are now friends https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/activity/p/8219/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:04:58 -0700 0 eb3b88011e4500a8130143ca1480bfae Kenny Troiano and Bully are now friends https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/activity/p/8218/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:29:53 -0700 0 d818b7438724a646b740e427df508c7c Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=11948 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:00:33 -0700 Fun Zone! Our Favorite Movie – The Egg and I Welcome to another episode of “Bred to Perfection,” The Fun Zone Edition. These Fun Zones are great, especially for us, because we […]

]]> 0 5b01de46362d4989ee7a22e5dcda577a Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=2736 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:48 -0700 THE PRACTICE OF GRADING-UP Improving mongrels through the use of a superior cock “When two varieties are allowed to cross freely, and one is much more n […]

]]> 0 da5f31944b7758ea0b97e8862b1469df Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=2500 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:49 -0700 THE PRACTICE OF CROSSBREEDING A foundation for hybridization or a source of variability?  “I have seen many of the best and most valued of the old strains lost […]

]]> 0 03b3be20d0dc11c8bef54e4d0eaf95da Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=2733 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:00:37 -0700 THE PRACTICE OF LINECROSSING AND OUTCROSSING Better alternatives for the attainment of genetic diversity, and the improvement of traits “By selecting the best individuals of t […]

]]> 0 8bffb748c3640ffac4582ab6f2c42327 Kenny Troiano and Mando are now friends https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/activity/p/8206/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:44:21 -0700 0 0cb8cd23cd4c19d748b5ddc96189ec40 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=2492 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:00:05 -0700 The Practice of Line-Breeding I was once told by a good friend of mine, a Master Breeder in his own right, “The more superior a breeder’s strain is to the average […]

]]> 0 348ea51f4e1504b9500b443d63c4ebac Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=2490 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:00:25 -0700 THE PRACTICE OF INBREEDING “Replication is never perfect, there is always variation” WHAT IS INBREEDING? Simply put, inbreeding is the mating of closely rel […]

]]> 0 966da0d3ce5c74b5b151dc348e470cd6 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=16602 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:43 -0700 The Importance of Test Matings and Testing the Progeny A Critical Tool for Creating a Successful Strain In this episode, we dive deep into the world of test matings—an essential p […]

]]> 0 ba7e00ff2b72461a0f034471d1adca08 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=17161 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:22:19 -0700 Breeding a Better Laying Hen with Don Schrider In this episode, we welcome back poultry expert Don Schrider to explore one of the most important topics for breeders and backyard […]

]]> 0 6c79ca7eac4effaab9f99163b46a9af6 Kenny Troiano and Chris are now friends https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/activity/p/8193/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:43:41 -0700 0 5b6608f525a7644deba9c2e0dee938dc Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=17155 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:41:26 -0700 Inbreeding: The Breeder’s Most Misunderstood Tool How to Use Inbreeding to Fix Traits, Build True Strains, and Avoid the Hidden Pitfalls of Genetic Decline In this episode, we […]

]]> 0 2080159648ec5fbe3ea20a053782f0c8 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=17150 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:48:53 -0700 Insecticidal Resistance with Peter Brown Understand The Science Behind Insecticide Effectiveness Building Stronger Poultry Bloodlines Starts With Controlling […]

]]> 0 55a93ac68d8c66ffbbb7458da883829b Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=14652 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:12 -0700 Genetics Simplified (Advanced Genetics) Part 3 This is Part 3 of a 3-part series on genetics. In this episode we will dive into Advanced Genetics.Breeding and creating a strain is […]

]]> 0 9cfba9a2d3c37b92e82e655190cbd7d8 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=17140 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:18:15 -0700 Misinformation vs. Education – Building Better Bloodlines Through Truth and Accurate Knowledge Breaking Down the Biggest Breeding Myths Breeders Face and how finding a way to Move Forward In this episode of Bred to Perfection […]

]]> 0 9015a53e17aa8b9ce0160965c2a1998d Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=14639 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:11 -0700 Genetics Simplified (Mendelian Genetics) Part 2 This is Part 2 of a 3-part series on genetics. In this episode we will dive into the principles of Mendelian Genetics. Breeding and […]

]]> 0 ac9fc94e1e994df7a9fb89ef4193d6ce Kenny Troiano and Kelly Norman are now friends https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/activity/p/8181/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:45:16 -0700 0 ce221d421ca9e9e6be9606a4e6ee4b87 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=17132 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:17:39 -0700 Generation Turnover and the Founders Program Developing a strain that is uniform, consistent, predictable, and repeatable doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of pur […]

]]> 0 3e787459dacf8d60cfb1ff96a4dacd9a Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=17128 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:31:24 -0700 Isolation and the Consequences of Gene Flow The Essential Factor in Creating and Improving a True Strain How controlling Gene Flow preserves traits, accelerates selective […]

]]> 0 cc1ca1e3dbc3b5a9137c54841d2b781e Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=14621 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:00:31 -0700 Genetics Simplified (Introduction) Breeding and creating a strain is governed by 3 important laws, such as the environment, their nutrition, and the traits they […]

]]> 0 4c3d680634c46bf7891d1d21d2bf5890 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=12577 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:54 -0700 THE IMPORTANCE OF PROGENY TESTING The performance of an individual is a poor measure of a birds breeding worth Contrary to what many believe, the performance of an […]

]]> 0 810306ac3cc71c199604387533effd6f Kenny Troiano and Jenifer Levi are now friends https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/activity/p/8174/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:43:43 -0700 0 4c984cee2d81f8da6662b7b006ecf4fc Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=14731 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:31 -0700 Do Birds Hide from Predators Even from Inside an Egg? Before hatching, shorebird embryos sometimes vocalize to their parents. New research shows they can also quiet down when danger is […]

]]> 0 c93818ea4444eeb0d313295bdce63776 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=3192 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:15 -0700 Improving Traits and Genetic Diversity through Crossbreeding INTRODUCTION: The mere mention of the word “hybridization” tends to bring out a very negative reaction from many […]

]]> 0 27bf0362f865ba64e90beb550ff66491 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=14707 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:34 -0700 Prepotency vs 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 […]

]]> 0 f83370adc1eff5f9266928121fd5187e Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=16598 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:00:13 -0700 Beyond Common Sense in Breeding Breeding is more than a tradition—it’s an intricate dance of genetics, health, environment, and experience. In this episode of Bre […]

]]> 0 6f0820aeffdb11bdaff59206ab6ec726 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=14726 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:00:31 -0700 Crossbreeding Misconceptions Crossbreeding is a very common method of breeding, but many are using it for the wrong reasons. The truth is, there are some […]

]]> 0 a55d558c725e48c3d74aa9ba0dcfc0ae Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=2248 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:34 -0700 Could genetics counteract feather pecking? Why a ban on beak trimming won’t stop the ‘super peckers’ going for feathers, Melanie Epp reports Damage from feather pecking and c […]

]]> 0 09b3e8d1e8f1eca3329e50f763220254 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=14683 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:53 -0700 Evolution of a Strain – The Mechanisms of Evolution Evolution of a Strain: The Mechanisms of Evolution, and how it Relates to the Creation of our Strains In celebration of Darwin’s D […]

]]> 0 4c0f815ac95e8230fa09eafc6bb26a69 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=16585 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:02 -0700 CLEANING UP THE GENE POOL Essential Steps to Purify Your Bloodline and Create the Strain You Desire In this episode, we tackle one of the most critical […]

]]> 0 ec330ead8b5222abe939af07cd8b116e Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=16582 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:00:07 -0700 Genetic Purity and Breeding Challenges In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of selective breeding, where the art of cultivating specific traits meets the […]

]]> 0 05bbc92dd9cdd44f7ed66d4099f7b3e4 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=16578 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:08:06 -0700 Disproving the Myths of Breeding Welcome to another episode of Bred to Perfection, brought to you by the Breeders Academy! In this episode, hosts Kenny and Nancy […]

]]> 0 685ad73f9da4a89e84082107cde0e0b2 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=17118 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:27:03 -0700 Improving Genetic Potential   Understanding the Factors That Drive Genetic Improvement Developing a strong, reliable bloodline, whether for show quality, […]

]]> 0 9e981fc27c865f826d28b07a57745620 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=17111 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:35:30 -0700 Identifying Genetically Weak Birds The Breeder’s Guide to Building Powerful Bloodlines and Lasting Strains In this episode, we talk about one of the most i […]

]]> 0 a801c4395b3f2404a9a39626d00a1a56 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=14103 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:00:32 -0700 Cattle losing adaptations to environment NEWS RELEASE 22-JUL-2021 Cattle losing adaptations to environment, MU researchers find Researchers pave the way for genetic tests […]

]]> 0 5a29c9660e824ab5d907825a7a374cec Nancy Troiano and Sgt.geckos are now friends https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/activity/p/8153/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:05:09 -0700 0 016f5e87997f6d807705c54755f2ff99 Kenny Troiano and Sgt.geckos are now friends https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/activity/p/8152/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:05:07 -0700 0 e7af6be0d698838d9e8cc5896aadb629 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=15338 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:00:56 -0700 Quizzes, Questions and Breeding Chickens Quizzes, Questions and Breeding Chickens  Join Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts, Nancy Troiano, Frank Bradley and Rebecca Lynch – as […]

]]> 0 468b165cbb4d6d11c44521719d2788a9 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=16573 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:00:18 -0700 Great Breeders Maintain a Zero-Defect Policy Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a true breeder, or if you’re already on that path? The answer isn’t always cle […]

]]> 0 8d5c79e5d60c355c749d02d52ed4dc62 Kenny Troiano and Bill King are now friends https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/activity/p/8149/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:53:40 -0700 0 9b5753abf56803e26f39498027354e59 Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=16567 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:00:51 -0700 Decoding Genetics: Inbreeding, Mitochondrial DNA, and Breeding Strategies In this insightful episode of the Breeders Roundtable, hosts Kenny Troiano, Frank Bradley, and Nancy Troiano dive deep into the […]

]]> 0 3ed54959c275a19f85079026e821a3cd Kenny Troiano wrote a new post https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/?p=17099 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:45:58 -0700 Coccidiosis Control & Bloodline Excellence Building Stronger Chickens and Gamefowl Coccidiosis is one of the most common and most damaging diseases affecting chickens and […]

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