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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Backcrossing
- Breed a son back to its mother to create a family or clone the mother.
- Stop when offspring quality declines, then revert to the previous generation.
Inbreeding Issues
- Flock mating with numerous birds avoids inbreeding issues due to genetic diversity.
- Problems arise with smaller flocks or intentional close breeding.
Genetic Drift
- Genetic drift occurs when a small sample from a larger flock changes the direction of the genes.
- This can be beneficial or detrimental, depending on the sample and breeder skill.