Poultry Keepers Podcast
How To Begin A Successful Journey With Poultry: Part 2
Sep 26, 2023
Unraveling the science and art of poultry breeding and selection, discussing factors like egg laying rates and different breeding strategies. Exploring the importance of bone spacing and bird evaluation, providing tips on assessing bird shape and feel. Highlighting the crucial aspects of managing light and growth in your flock for poultry success. Discussing the significance of record-keeping and pedigree mating in successful breeding and the impact of environmental influence on genetic traits and finding the right bird.
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- Identifying and reproducing exceptional birds is crucial for building a strong flock and making progress in poultry breeding.
- Record keeping, targeted breeding techniques, and understanding growth patterns contribute to successful and productive poultry flocks.
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Identifying Good, Great, and Exceptional Birds
When raising a flock of poultry, it is important to learn how to identify good birds, great birds, and truly exceptional birds. Out of 100 birds, usually only about 10 will be good enough to make progress in your flock. Good birds can produce good birds regularly, while great birds have a profound impact on breeding protein. Truly exceptional birds are rare and possess all the desired traits for growth and egg laying. It is crucial to handle the birds, track their production, and maintain a controlled breeding system to find and reproduce exceptional birds for building a strong flock.
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