Poultry Nerds Podcast
Mastering Poultry Breeding: Creating Your Own Strain with Kenny Troiano
Mar 20, 2025
Join Kenny Troiano, a poultry genetics specialist and founder of the Breeder's Academy, as he shares invaluable insights on creating your own unique poultry strain. Discover the art of selective breeding and the crucial role of culling and genetic stability in developing a consistent flock. Kenny discusses the benefits of line breeding and the strategic introduction of new genetics, while also addressing the emotional challenges of culling. Get ready to elevate your poultry breeding game with expert advice and practical tips!
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- Selective breeding methods like linebreeding can solidify desired traits but must be balanced to avoid genetic problems.
- Culling practices are essential in maintaining genetic quality, as removing undesirable traits helps strengthen the lineage over generations.
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Breeding Practices and Methods
Different breeding practices and methods are essential for creating and maintaining bird strains. Line breeding, for instance, allows breeders to produce offspring that are more aligned with the desired traits by breeding closely related birds, such as a son back to its mother. This method can lead to homozygous characteristics, which help solidify specific traits in a lineage. However, breeders must also be cautious and recognize when to stop breeding closely to avoid unintended genetic problems.
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