Everyone knows about inbreeding, linebreeding, outcrossing and infusion. But, no one knows why they are doing it, or when they should do it. They think those methods are the means to the end, when in reality, they are only tools used in a bigger more complete breeding program.
Ep77 – Husbandry with Patrick from Ireland
Today, we are talking with Patrick who lives in the UK, but is originally from Ireland.
And, he raises Irish Games. He’s also a member of a group of breeders that are working to preserve these birds for the betterment of future breeders. This is a special breed of fowl that has a rich history, which goes back to 500 AD. Patrick belies this breed predates the Vikings, when they came to Ireland.
No Bird is Perfect
Whenever I get a call, from a reader, or a listener of our show, Bred to Perfection, who wants to talk with me about a bird(s) they purchased, from a specific breeder, their usual complaint is about a flaw or imperfection that they found. In most cases the flaw or imperfection is small or insignificant.
Halloween Special – The Mythical Beast, the Cockatrice
The Cockatrice first began to take shape in the late 14th century. This mythical beast had the head of a rooster while its body was dragon like, with a long, strong tail. Some believed the Cockatrice was imagined from the Archaeopteryx dinosaur because it resembles it quite a bit. The cockatrice was about the size of a chicken, sparrow or, in some reports, as big as a dragon.
Ep76 – Biosecurity Basics with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo
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.