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Bred to Perfection

Kenny Troiano
Selective Breeding
Genetics
Breeding Practices
Hybrid Vigor
Breeders Academy
Inbreeding
Poultry Breeding
Chicken Breeding
Chickens
Biosecurity
Disease Resistance
Breeding Techniques
Gamefowl
Nutrition
Poultry Health
Founders Program
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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Bred to Perfection: The Progressive White Problem, Standards Debate & Breeding Q&A

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Have you ever wondered what it's really like to be a member of the Breeders Academy?

In this special episode of Bred to Perfection, hosts Kenny Troiano and Nancy Troiano, take you behind the scenes for an exclusive tour of the Breeders Academy webs... more

How selective breeding, natural immunity, and smart management create healthier, stronger, long-lasting strains.

In this episode, we will talk about one of the most important, and often misunderstood, topics in chicken and gamefowl breeding: develo... more

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In this episode, we break down one of the most misunderstood topics in the breeding of chickens and gamefowl: the supposed divide between pure birds, show birds, and performance birds. Spoiler, when breeding is done right, these aren't three differen... more

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Hosts

Kenny Troiano
Host of the show, founder of The Breeders Academy
Nancy Troiano
Co-host and breeding partner, integral to show strategy and academy initiatives
Frank Bradley
Co-host and guest contributor on breeding practices

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

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Strong depth on genetics and selective breeding with practical tips.
Guests add credibility and diverse practical perspectives.
High-value, data-driven breeding guidance that translates to real-world results.

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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.
Ep293 - Purity and Show Go Hand-in-Hand: Why the Best Birds Are Always One Bird
Q: Does pure perform better than hybrids or vice versa?
A family that is properly selected and continuously improved through generations can outperform hybrids because it maintains consistent traits and health, whereas hybrids may show a temporary boost but often lack long-term predictability and stability.
Ep288 - What Can Go Wrong, Does Go Wrong
Q: Is yellowleg a recessive or dominant trait?
Yellowleg is discussed as a dominant over some colors and a trait that can be reduced by selective breeding and using homozygous lines, though complete elimination may take extensive testing and generation-long effort.
Ep286 - Unlocking the Secrets of Chicken Breeding with Brian Reeder
Q: Mr. Reeder, provided I start with the right Adam and Eve, how long would it take to breed black, brown head, solid black without the black red showing?
Brian explains that it depends on whether the lines carry the necessary recessive melanizers and melanotic genes; progress can take multiple generations and requires large numbers and patience, with the expectation that some generation-to-generation leakage may occur before obtaining solid black birds.
Ep280 – Bred to Perfection – The Come Back Show & Q&A
Q: Should I use In-N-In breeding to solidify colors before starting the founders program?
In-N-In is not recommended for improvement or strain creation; it can be used for maintenance, but the Founders Program is preferred for building a true family from the start.

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A practical, science-minded show for serious breeders focused on building stable, high-quality poultry lines through data-driven selection, careful culling, and regimented programs. Episodes repeatedly emphasize genetics, disease resistance, hatchability, and the long-term value of structured education resources, such as a dedicated breeding academy, to guide breeders from foundational concepts to advanced strategies. Notably, the show blends roundtable discourse with expert guest insights, mentorship avenues, and real-world anecdotes that help listeners apply principles to their own strains, while keeping a strong emphasis on accountability, biosecurity, and ethical breeding practices.

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1. Frank Bradley
2. Dr. Gallardo
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4. Sue Dobson
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7. Amanda Hughes
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