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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
Nutrition
Founders Program
Poultry Health
Culling Practices
Poultry Health Management
Breeding Methods
Line Breeding

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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Latest Episodes

The Critical Role of Gut Health in Poultry Breeding

In this episode, we talk about one of the most powerful yet often overlooked factors in breeding high-performance chickens and gamefowl: gut health. Whether you're focused on conditioning show bi... more

Beyond Best of the Best - The Science of Breeding Excellence

What does it really take to build, improve, and preserve a successful breeding strain? It's much more than simply putting two good birds together, or following the idea of "breeding the b... more

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Summer heat can take a serious toll on breeding flocks, affecting everything from egg production and fertility to the overall health and survival of your birds. In this episode of the Bred to Perfection podcast, host Kenny Troiano sits down with reno... more

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Why Our Birds Need Extra Attention at this Time of Year

When do our birds require the utmost care and consideration? The answer is during the molt. This crucial period is marked by significant stress as birds undergo a complex process of feather re... more

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Recent Guests

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
Dr. Gallardo
Episode: Ep291 - Define Your Selection Points: The Blueprint for Building a True Strain
Frank Bradley
Co-host/guest on this episode
Episode: Ep285 - The Ugly Truth About Outcrossing: The Double-Edged Sword of Breeding
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
Jim Anderson
Poultry breeder and organizer of the Southern California Poultry Club show.
Southern California Poultry Club
Episode: Ep267 – An Exhibition Built for Breeders: Inside the 3rd Annual American & Oriental Gamefowl Show
Amanda Hughes
Poultry judge with extensive experience in youth shows.
Episode: Ep267 – An Exhibition Built for Breeders: Inside the 3rd Annual American & Oriental Gamefowl Show

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 82 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

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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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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.
Ep297 – Building a True Strain: The Long Game of Creating a Consistent and Lasting Line
Q: How do I know when I've created a true breeding strain?
Uniformity, predictability, and repeatability are the hallmarks; generations should reproduce their parents' traits consistently, with fixed genetics guiding the offspring and avoiding surprises or deleterious genes.
Ep295 - Progressive White - The Silent Threat to Breeding American Games
Q: Is it possible to create a strain starting from a trio that does not match the proper type?
Yes, you can create a strain from mismatched birds by selecting the best representatives, but it's risky; you should focus on birds that best represent the breed and, if possible, use a coaching call through the Founders Program to ensure alignment.
Ep293 - Purity and Show Go Hand-in-Hand: Why the Best Birds Are Always One Bird
Q: Should broodfowl be shown or kept separate, and how should one choose which birds to take to a show?
Do not take broodfowl to shows; select the best birds (A/B/C tiers) for different purposes, but always prioritize the complete package—conformation, health, and breed integrity—over a single trait.

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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. Dr. Gallardo
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4. Mike Ratliff
5. Sue Dobson
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7. Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo
8. Jim Anderson

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