Poultry Keepers Podcast

Strategies for Growing a Strong Flock, Part 1

Jan 16, 2024

Join Mandolin Royal, Rips Talvi, and John Gunterman as they discuss refining flock goals, challenges of breeding, mistakes to avoid when growing a flock, different breeding practices, and the importance of adhering to breed standards.

28:07

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Mandolin Royal

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Quick takeaways

Developing a stronger flock requires growing out more birds to have a wider selection of desired traits and accurate data on hatch results and percentages.

Focusing on breed traits and selecting from a smaller number of birds that meet desired standards can lead to a more sustainable and successful home flock.

Deep dives

Importance of Developing a Stronger Flock

Developing a stronger flock requires improving flock management skills and practices. Growing out more birds provides more selection options to find desired traits. By growing out a significant number of birds, decisions can be made based on early observations of growth and visual characteristics. The quantity of birds grown out also allows for more accurate data on hatch results and percentage calculations.

Introduction

5min

Refining the Flock: Breeding Goals and Challenges

8min

Strategies for Growing a Strong Flock: Avoiding Mistakes and Removing Undesirable Characteristics

2min

Breeding Practices in Poultry Farming

6min

Breed Modification and the Importance of the Breed Standard

7min

Have you ever wondered what it takes to amplify your poultry flock to the pinnacle of health and productivity? Let Mandolin Royal, Rips Talvi, and I, John Gunterman, guide you on a journey through the world of advanced poultry keeping. Mandolin, with her leap to managing 400 birds annually, spills the secrets on how she selects for the finest traits and the fascinating enigma of late bloomers among the roosters. We'll navigate the hurdles that come with a burgeoning flock, from stretching resources thin to the unexpected expenses, while also shining a spotlight on the nuggets of wisdom from breeders who have honed the art of a smaller, yet impeccably cultivated brood. Our episode promises a roadmap to achieving a robust and efficient flock with insights that only seasoned hands like us can offer.

Join our coop talk as we hatch strategies on breeding for genetic superiority and striking that delicate balance between the number of adult breeders versus the growing chicks. I'll unveil the art of selecting the right breed for your climate—hello, shanticleers for the cold—and share techniques that can tailor traits to your specific needs, like tweaking brooder temperatures for optimal comb size. We'll scrutinize the story of a Chanticleer rooster's struggle with a crooked toe and how it informs our breeding decisions, emphasizing the importance of staying true to breed standards and setting definitive goals for your flock. So, feather your nest with knowledge from our latest episode where we reveal that sometimes, the best things come in smaller, quality-packed batches.

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Poultry Keepers Podcast

Strategies for Growing a Strong Flock, Part 1

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Importance of Developing a Stronger Flock

Finding the Right Size for a Sustainable Flock

Breeding Strategies: Line Breeding and Flock Mating

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts