Bred to Perfection

Peter Brown discusses the proper use of vaccines for fowl. Topics covered include the importance of biosecurity, strategies for protecting chickens from predators, quarantining and vaccinating for disease resistance, the possibility of vaccinating backyard poultry, proper vaccination techniques, controlling rodent populations, the significance of vaccinating fowl, and biosecurity management for disease control.

The podcast discusses the principles of selective breeding and emphasizes the importance of starting with high-quality birds. It explores the process of selective breeding in poultry, the need for continuous improvement, and the risks of introducing outside blood. The speakers also discuss identifying flaws in birds, the emotional aspects of selective breeding, and the importance of not being sentimental when culling. The episode concludes with encouragement for subscribers to join the Breeder's Academy for breeding guidance and knowledge.

Topics discussed in this podcast include hatching chicks and dealing with disease, understanding breed knowledge and creating breed standards, breeding risks and the importance of marking and biosecurity, the importance of preventing disease in game birds, the importance of breeding healthy chickens, the importance of understanding genetics in breeding.

The podcast challenges false beliefs about breeding and addresses issues breeders face. It emphasizes the importance of relying on science-based information, understanding line breeding, and debunking misconceptions. The hosts discuss the significance of using different breeding methods, frustration with persistent false beliefs in the chicken breeding community, and the importance of bird structure and confirmation. They also discuss antibiotics, wormers, and bird health, temperature and sex determination in breeding, and the importance of monitoring chicken growth and weight.

In this episode, we are talking with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo about the practice and importance of biosecurity. Most Breeders don't understand biosecurity and the importance of keeping your bird safe from the exposure of disease. Some of us have strains that we've been keeping for over 30 years. Losing our birds to disease would be a travesty. What we are going to talk about today, if you follow it, will save your flock, and protect those valuable and irreplaceable strains. There's a lot of good information packed into this episode that I know you do not want to miss. This episode is packed with great information, and one you do not want to miss. I know you will enjoy this episode, and learn a lot too. We specialize in the breeding of gamefowl and chickens, and other breeding related topics. This includes the proper use of breeding programs. Also, it's our mission to provide our members a greater understanding of poultry genetics, poultry health care and disease prevention, and how to improve the production and performance ability of their fowl. If you are interested in creating a strain, or improving your established strain, you are going to enjoy this show. We also want to encourage you to join us at "The Breeders Academy," where we will not only help you increase your knowledge of breeding, advance your skills as a breeder, but improve the quality and performance of your fowl. If you would like to learn more, start by joining our Breeders Bulletins (newsletter): https://www.breedersacademy.com/free_bonus/ To Listen to the show, go to: https://www.breedersacademy.com #breedinggamefowl #breedingchickens #gamefowlbreeders #chickenbreeders #gamefowlbreeding #chickenbreeding, #gamefowlnation, #selectivebreeding, #poultrygenetics #poultryhealth #backyardbreeders #breedersacademy #bredtoperfection #kennytroiano

The title says it all. The Name Game has been used for many decades, and for many reasons, but we are never going to improve our fowl, or the breeders who breed them, until we stop using old names of strains that don't exist anymore. It's also a big reason why many breeders play the Percentage Game. They use the Name Game and Percentage Game to place greater value to birds that no longer represent their breed. The sad truth is, it's turning a great breed into nothing more than a mongrel breed. The Name Game and the Percentage Game is a peddler's playground, and it's holding back many Breeders, especially our beginners. The big question is, what can we do about it? Join us as we talk about this very controversial subject, and discuss issues, and hopefully come up with ways to reverse this trend. This episode is packed with great information, and one you do not want to miss. I know you will enjoy this episode, and learn a lot too. We specialize in the breeding of gamefowl and chickens, and other breeding related topics. This includes the proper use of breeding programs. Also, it's our mission to provide our members a greater understanding of poultry genetics, poultry health care and disease prevention, and how to improve the production and performance ability of their fowl. If you are interested in creating a strain, or improving your established strain, you are going to enjoy this show. We also want to encourage you to join us at "The Breeders Academy," where we will not only help you increase your knowledge of breeding, advance your skills as a breeder, but improve the quality and performance of your fowl. If you would like to learn more, start by joining our Breeders Bulletins (newsletter): https://www.breedersacademy.com/free_bonus/ To Listen to the show, go to: https://www.breedersacademy.com #breedinggamefowl #breedingchickens #gamefowlbreeders #chickenbreeders #gamefowlbreeding #chickenbreeding, #gamefowlnation, #selectivebreeding, #poultrygenetics #poultryhealth #backyardbreeders #breedersacademy #bredtoperfection #kennytroiano

The podcast discusses the importance of genetics in breeding and creating a strain, highlighting the need for a balanced approach. They explore the role of culling in maintaining a strain and how to select traits. The speakers explain dominant and recessive traits and the challenges of handling genetic triggers. They also discuss the use of inbreeding as a tool and a method for breeding healthy birds.

This podcast discusses various breeding methods, challenges in finding pure strains, and the importance of selective breeding. It emphasizes the significance of starting with the right foundation birds and understanding inbreeding as a tool. The controversial method of recombinant reciprocal selection is also explored. The hosts encourage listeners to join the Breeders Academy for resources and coaching calls to improve their breeding skills.

There is a lot of confusion in this area of breeding. So much so, that many breeders are not able to produce high quality strains. They purchase birds from a reputable breeder, and are confused when the fowl they produce are not like the original breeder's fowl. We've all seen it, strains change when they are moved to a different location. The question is, are these changes temporary or permanent? And, what can we do about it? The environment can have a direct effect on the phenotype of your strain. For example, nutrition can affect growth and development, disease can weaken the strain and kill important individuals, and poor management can cause disease and stress. But, none of these factors will have a direct effect on the strains genotype. This is an important concept, we cannot select properly, their form, function or beauty if we are not seeing their true value and potential. They may appear "better or worse" than their true genetic value, depending on whether they receive a favorable or unfavorable environment. This episode is packed with great information, and one you do not want to miss. I know you will enjoy this episode, and learn a lot too. We also took questions from the chat room. We specialize in the breeding of gamefowl and chickens, and other breeding related topics. This includes the proper use of breeding programs. Also, it's our mission to provide our members a greater understanding of poultry genetics, poultry health care and disease prevention, and how to improve the production and performance ability of their fowl. If you are interested in creating a strain, or improving your established strain, you are going to enjoy this show. We also want to encourage you to join us at "The Breeders Academy," where we will not only help you increase your knowledge of breeding, advance your skills as a breeder, but improve the quality and performance of your fowl. If you would like to learn more, start by joining our Breeders Bulletins (newsletter): https://www.breedersacademy.com/free_bonus/ To Listen to the show, go to: https://www.breedersacademy.com #breedinggamefowl #breedingchickens #gamefowlbreeders #chickenbreeders #gamefowlbreeding #chickenbreeding, #gamefowlnation, #selectivebreeding, #poultrygenetics #poultryhealth #backyardbreeders #breedersacademy #bredtoperfection #kennytroiano

Ep163 – Mycoplasma and CRD, Should we be Concerned? In this episode of the Bred to Perfection, we're going to talk about Mycoplasma and CRD. Our special guest will be Peter Brown, known as the Chicken Doctor. This is a respiratory disease that is underestimated and misunderstood, and one that exist in many breeders' yards. This is a Show you do not want to miss! We specialize in the breeding of gamefowl and chickens, and other breeding related topics. This includes the proper use of breeding programs. Also, it's our mission to provide our members a greater understanding of poultry genetics, poultry health care and disease prevention, and how to improve the production and performance ability of their fowl. If you are interested in creating a strain, or improving your established strain, you are going to enjoy this show. We also want to encourage you to join us at "The Breeders Academy," where we will not only help you increase your knowledge of breeding, advance your skills as a breeder, but improve the quality and performance of your fowl. If you would like to learn more, start by joining our Breeders Bulletins (newsletter): https://www.breedersacademy.com/free_bonus/ To Listen to the show, go to: https://www.breedersacademy.com #breedinggamefowl #breedingchickens #gamefowlbreeders #chickenbreeders #gamefowlbreeding #chickenbreeding, #gamefowlnation, #selectivebreeding, #poultrygenetics #poultryhealth #backyardbreeders #breedersacademy #bredtoperfection #kennytroiano