FIVE STEP PROCESS TO PURIFYING THE BLOODLINE Here is a list of steps that you must follow before beginning the process of improving or creating your new strain. Think of this as a […]

The Foundation of Excellence – Breeding Quality Birds Make sure the Birds you Select have the Right Characters and Traits, and Understanding the Genetic Factors of the Most Common […]

ARE YOU A TRUE BREEDER? If not, I can show you how, and what to do about it Do you think of yourself as a true breeder? This can be subjective, depending […]

BREEDING FUNDAMENTALS Modern Techniques for the Modern Breeder INTRODUCTION “Breeding is an inexact science. We never really know just how good the […]

CHICKEN CHAT INTERVIEW with Tony Saville With Kenny Troiano and Tony Saville This interview is a very special one for me. I was given the incredible honor of interviewing […]

A Conversations with Kenny Troiano and Brian Reeder Thanksgiving Special – A Conversations with Kenny Troiano and Brian Reeder Settle in, loosen that belt, and get ready for a […]

Breeding Bulletproof Bloodlines – The Science of Disease-Resistance How selective breeding, natural immunity, and smart management create healthier, stronger, long-lasting strains. In this episode, […]

SOME ARE BETTER OFF IMPROVING THE FOWL THEY ALREADY HAVE I’ve met a lot of backyard breeders that would be better off if they put their time and effort into improving the fowl they already h […]

CONSIDER THE GENETIC FACTOR AND INFLUENCE When combining the functions of “Selective Progression” and the “Consolidation of Characteristics,” you should consider the genetic […]

PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES – that makes selective breeding possible Today, we will discuss the principles and practices of Selection and Mating, such as, “Selective Progression” and “The Conso […]

WHAT SHOULD YOU BASE YOUR SELECTION ON? There are many characteristics and traits that require your attention, and should be selected for. Next, study these areas of […]

SELECTION AND THE PURPOSE OF THE BREEDER We’ve just discussed the importance of variation, now we will discuss its relationship to selection. For example, variation is b […]

Proper Storm Care: How to Prepare Your Birds and Farm for an Incoming Storm As breeders, we all look forward to the breeding season as our favorite time of year. However, unpredictable storms can pose a […]

SELECTION AND MATING The two most important elements in the breeding of high-quality strains As you will soon find out, there is more to breeding than […]

Variations are partly due to Environmental Influences The breeder must always keep in mind that variations are of many kinds, and are due to many causes. Except for most of the color […]