Podcast Episodes

The Rodent Menace: Protecting Your Flock from Rats and Mice with Peter Brown

Episode 262

In this episode of Bred to Perfection, we dive into one of the biggest challenges breeders face—controlling and eliminating rats and mice. These pesky rodents can wreak havoc on your farm by contamin…

Published on 8 hours ago

Line-Breeding Essentials: Creating, Maintaining, and Improving Your Strain for Future Generations

Episode 261

In this episode, we talk about line-breeding—one of the most effective and powerful methods used by breeders to create superior bloodlines and stabilize favorable traits over generations. Whether you…

Published on 1 week ago

Managing the Molt: The Costly Mistake of Cutting Protein and Weight

Episode 260

For serious gamefowl breeders and poultry keepers, molt isn’t just a downtime — it’s a genetic checkpoint and a vital phase that shapes your birds’ future health, performance, and breeding value. Yet…

Published on 2 weeks ago

HOW TO DESTROY YOUR STRAIN: What breeders don’t know, can hurt them

Episode 259

Many breeders operate under the assumption that they’re making informed decisions, yet often they are unaware of the crucial knowledge gaps that can lead to the downfall of their strains. It's essent…

Published on 3 weeks ago

The 10 Commandments of Breeding: Building the Foundation for a True, Lasting Strain

Episode 258

In this episode of Bred to Perfection, we reveal The 10 Commandments of Breeding—the foundational principles every serious breeder must follow to create a true, lasting strain. Whether you're just ge…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Breeding Terms Simplified

Episode 257

Breeding Terms Simplified is your go-to resource for demystifying the complex world of breeding terminology. This episode delves into key glossary terms, scientific principles, and advanced concepts …

Published on 1 month ago

Evolution of a Strain - Connecting Evolutionary Biology to Selective Breeding

Episode 256

In this continuation of our series The 12 Key Challenges in Breeding and Creating a Strain, Episode 150 dives deep into the complexities of establishing a true, purebred strain—examining the connecti…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

The Key Challenges When Breeding and Creating a Strain

Episode 255

In Episode 255 of the Bred to Perfection Podcast, host Kenny Troiano of the Breeders Academy—joined by co-host Frank Bradley and Nancy Troiano—talk about the most common and critical challenges breed…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Breeding Practices Simplified

Episode 254

Mastering Breeding: Genetics, Selection, and the Path to Purity

Welcome to Episode 254 of Bred to Perfection, brought to you by the Maximus Troy Publications Broadcasting Network! Join host Kenny Tro…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Dark Side of Chicken Breeding: Essential Insights for New Breeders

Episode 253

Breeding isn’t just about producing beautiful birds—it’s a long-term, science-driven commitment that demands grit, knowledge, and emotional resilience. In Episode 253, host Kenny Troiano is joined by…

Published on 2 months ago