Effective Breeding Techniques: Line Breeding, Inbreeding & The Three-Line Solution In this roundtable episode, hosts Kenny Troiano and Frank Bradley talk about the complexities of breeding and creating strains, […]

5 STEP PROCESS TO PURIFYING THE BLOODLINE As an Academy Member, there are 5 important steps I would like you to take before diving into the breeding programs and beginning the […]

In-and-In Breeding Decoded: A Balanced Approach to Purity and Diversity In this episode, we go deep into one of the most misunderstood breeding strategies in the creation of a strain: In-and-In Breeding. […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Exploring the Breeding Process: with Kenny Troiano and Frank Bradley 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

BREEDING PRACTICES Systems Used In the Creation of Foundation Fowl Getting birds from other breeders can be quite dangerous. Their ideas of how or what […]