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Bred to Perfection

Kenny Troiano
Selective Breeding
Genetics
Breeding Practices
Breeders Academy
Hybrid Vigor
Inbreeding
Poultry Breeding
Chicken Breeding
Biosecurity
Chickens
Disease Resistance
Gamefowl
Breeding Techniques
Founders Program
Poultry Health
Nutrition
Culling Practices
Poultry Health Management
Line Breeding
Breeding Methods

Bred to Perfection is a podcast that will help you to master the art of selective breeding, and become a master breeder of chickens and gamefowl. The podcast is hosted by Kenny and Nancy Troiano. Kenny Troiano has more than 40 years of experience, and has authored two books on the subject of breeding. If you are interested in creating, maintaining, and improve your strain, this is the place for yo... more

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Bred to Perfection with Kenny Troiano and Nancy Troiano

What stands between you and a truly exceptional strain of fowl? Sometimes, it's the defects hiding right in front of you.

In Episode 307 of Bred to Perfection, Kenny and Nancy Troiano take a... more

Understanding why, when, and how to use the right breeding method.

In this episode of Bred to Perfection, Kenny Troiano and Nancy take an in-depth look at the major breeding methods used by serious poultry and gamefowl breeders, and explain why no ... more

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What does it take to turn a lifetime of breeding experience into a library of respected reference books?

Unlocking fertility, hatchability, immunity, and Making of Great Bloodlines through smart vitamin supplementation.

This is not about suppleme... more

The Essential Factor in Creating and Improving a True Strain

How controlling Gene Flow preserves traits, accelerates selective breeding, and reveals the same evolutionary forces that drive Speciation

In this episode, we explore one of the most po... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Duguay
Author and breeder
Self-employed author; collaborates with various breeders
Episode: Ep303 – Writing the Champion Row Series: Jeff Duguay on Books, Breeding, and Legacy
Peter Proud
Guest expert
First State Vet Supply
Episode: Ep301 - Building Stronger Bloodlines from the Inside Out
Tony Saville
Host with extensive experience in Gamefowl breeding and judging
Gamefowl Society, American Gamefowl Society
Episode: Ep299 - Tony Saville and the Future of American Games
Frank Bradley
Co-host, breeze through practical breeding discussions
Breeders Academy
Episode: Ep292 - How to Select the Proper Brood Fowl: A Five Stage Process
Dr. Gallardo
Episode: Ep291 - Define Your Selection Points: The Blueprint for Building a True Strain
Mike Ratliff
Influential figure in gamefowl education and founder-related figure
Mike Ratliff School / related education initiatives
Episode: Ep284 - Misinformation vs. Education - Building Better Bloodlines Through Truth and Accurate Knowledge
Sue Dobson
Breeder of Krevker and Rhode Island Reds
Episode: Ep278 - Inside the Mind of a Dedicated Breeder: Passion, Purity & the Path to Perfection
Dr. Guyardo
Poultry veterinarian
Episode: All About Worms - How Much is Too Much? (Bonus Ep184)
Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo
Expert in poultry medicine and biosecurity
University of California
Episode: Ep268 – Avian Influenza & Biosecurity: What Every Poultry Breeder Must Know

Hosts

Kenny Troiano
Host and founder of the Breeders Academy; long‑time breeder with extensive experience.
Nancy Troiano
Co‑host and wife who co‑hosts shows and educational content.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Fantastic Information!! A+ A+ A+

    This podcast is filled with great information on about everything you need to know about raising and keeping your poultry in top condition. It doesn’t even need to have feathers for this material to relate to many other things. I’m grateful for the information I have taken from here and hoping too take it to the next level by joining the Academy soon.

    Thanks John-Woodside Loft🥚🐣🐥

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Woodside Loft
    United States2 years ago
  • Really is the only podcast of its kind.

    An absolute wealth of knowledge with a focus on science and evolutionary understanding of poultry and game fowl genetics. The format is very upbeat, great conversation, everyone brings something special to the show, if your not a serious breeder you may be offended from time to time. Top notch. My only wish is that they spoke more of blue genes, would love an episode just on that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    quarballah
    Australia2 years ago
  • Stockton, Ca

    Best content anywhere on the internet

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nickybobby91
    United States5 years ago
  • Helpful but repetitive

    I was finding this podcast helpful

    It ends up just being repetitive with a lot of re run episodes being listed as a “bonus” rather than a new fresh episode, it’s a podcast we can re run an episode whenever we like!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mrs kingswood
    Australia5 years ago
  • The best!

    This podcast is amazing! I find myself listening to it all the time, the information that is put out by Kenny and the rest of the crew is high quality and I would (and do) recommend it to anyone that breeds livestock not just chickens.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adam fontana
    Australia5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Strong emphasis on health, biosecurity, and true‑to‑type lines.
Audience praises depth of genetics discussions, with some calls for more show‑focused topics.
A few listeners find some episodes lengthy or repetitive.
Experts provide actionable breeding guidance that translates beyond poultry.

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Ep305 - Unlocking Genetic Potential Through the Power of Vitamins with Peter Brown
Q: Are vitamins different from supplements, or are they the same?
It depends; some supplements include vitamin packs and others are individual vitamins—breeders should match supplementation to specific deficiencies rather than assuming all supplements are universally beneficial.
Ep303 – Writing the Champion Row Series: Jeff Duguay on Books, Breeding, and Legacy
Q: What advice would you give someone thinking about writing a book on chickens?
Choose a topic you genuinely enjoy and know well, talk to experienced people for guidance, and be prepared for significant time, effort, and upfront costs when self-publishing.
Ep303 – Writing the Champion Row Series: Jeff Duguay on Books, Breeding, and Legacy
Q: What has been your most surprising or challenging part of writing these books?
The hardest part is balancing technical accuracy with approachable language, and finding trusted mentors to review and contribute, so the material is correct but still easy to understand for beginners.
Ep298 - The Progressive White Debate: Science vs. Tradition
Q: What should breeders prioritize: show color or true standard perfection?
Breeders should prioritize standard perfection and genetic purity over showy color, because maintaining the true breed standard ensures health, fertility, and long-term viability of the birds.
Ep298 - The Progressive White Debate: Science vs. Tradition
Q: Can you ever completely remove Progressive White from a line?
It's extremely difficult and often requires abandoning lines that carry the trait, as some birds can appear white only after years of exposure and the underlying problem is epigenetic or environmental, not a straightforward gene.

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What is Bred to Perfection about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on selective breeding of poultry and gamefowl, blending practical husbandry with genetics, disease management, and breed standards. Across episodes, listeners hear hands-on guidance on nutrition, biosecurity, culling decisions, and maintaining true bloodlines, often framed within the Breeders Academy philosophy of disciplined, data-driven selection. Guests range from veterinary and genetics experts to long‑standing breeders, and discussions frequently circle back to building durable, true‑to‑type lines, reducing reliance on outside blood, and turning breeding into a focused, long‑term program. A notable pattern includes strong educational segments, open debates on color genetics and standards, plus member-focused resources... more

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2. Peter Proud
3. Tony Saville
4. Frank Bradley
5. Dr. Gallardo
6. Mike Ratliff
7. Sue Dobson
8. Dr. Guyardo

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