FOR THE ROOSTER, SIZE MATTERS Pleiotropic genes affect comb size and egg production Three eighth generation advanced intercross siblings, demonstrating the […]

THE CONSEQUENCES OF CONTAMINATION In this episode of Bred to Perfection, we are talking about what constitutes contamination and the effects it can have on your strain […]

Genetic Traits and Breeding Techniques In this episode of the members roundtable, the discussion delves into several aspects of breeding. Topics include the significance of […]

Unlocking the Secrets to Successful Breeding In this episode of Bred to Perfection, Kenny Troiano, founder of the Breeders Academy, and his wife Nancy discuss the essentials of […]

AMERICAN GAME COLOR STANDARD “If one person out of a hundred or out of a thousand attended to the breeding of his birds, this would be sufficient; for the birds t […]

Chicken Chat with Tony Saville 50th Anniversary Episode Welcome to another episode of “Bred to Perfection.” This is our 50th Episode of Bred to Perfection. We’ […]

Mother Nature and the Natural Order of Selection Today, we are talking about: “Mother Nature and the Natural Order of Selection” – A chicken chat with my Mentor, Tony Savi […]

The Down and Dirty of Defects In this episode, we talk about defects and why they are detrimental to the success and future of our fowl, and why it’s important t […]

Breeder or Multiplier: Which One Are You? A Comprehensive Guide to True Breeding Are you a true breeder—or are you just multiplying birds? Understanding the difference c […]

How I learned the value of age and youth? Years ago, I ruined a family of fowl, because I didn’t mate my fowl properly. I was breeding stags with pullets every breeding […]

The Progeny will Prove the Worth of their Parents Many years ago, I purchased a trio of Lacy Roundheads from a popular and well-known breeder. They were Black Breasted Light-Reds with […]

Breeding Programs and Genetic Diversity: Insights from the Members Roundtable In this Members’ Roundtable discussion, the hosts dive deep into various aspects of chicken breeding and genetics. Key topics include […]

The Essentials of Line Breeding The Essentials of Line Breeding: Creating, Maintaining, and Improving Your Strain for Future Generations In this episode, we dive […]

How I learned the Art of Selection And, the Value of Selecting for Uniformity.  This is also about improving form, function and beauty I always thought that I had […]

HOW TO KEEP GOOD RECORDS WHY KEEP RECORDS? Well for me, the answer is quite simple – records equal progress and improvement, which in turn equals growth. […]

THE IMPORTANCE OF BREEDING PLANS AND KEEPING GOOD RECORDS Establishing Short and Long Range Breeding Goals In the modern era, an age which reeks of commercialism, the mass production of fowl […]