In this episode, we are talking with Frank Bradley, a breeder of American Games, who lives in Kentucky. We discuss topics related to breeding, culling and selection. We also talk about the Breeders Academy, and what the website has to offer breeders like you. If you are interested in someday joining the Academy, this is a good episode to listen to. Also, make sure to check out the show notes for a complete list of questions and topics that were covered.
IMPORTANT FACTS TO CONSIDER WHEN PURCHASING BROOD FOWL
While, selecting brood fowl from an established brood pen sounds great, the truth is, it can be somewhat problematic, such as, convincing the breeder to let them go. Many breeders typically don’t sell their brood fowl. If they do, you can be certain they will ask a much higher price. If the breeder is willing to sell some of his brood fowl, plan on paying much more for them. I would also be interested in knowing why he is willing to sell them. Don’t be afraid to ask important questions. This will help you to evaluate the breeder and the quality and integrity of his fowl.
Ep53 – The Ultimate Breeders Roundtable
In this episode, we are talking with Master Breeder and Author, Don Schrider, and Master Breeder and ABA Judge, Danny Feathers. Together, we answer many questions and discuss topics related to breeding, culling and selection, which were provided to us by our members and Facebook friends. Join us for lots of fun and laughs. Also, make sure to check out the show notes for a complete list of questions and topics that were covered.
IMPORTANT FACTS TO CONSIDER WHEN PURCHASING BROOD FOWL
In the following paragraphs, I will give you some basic guidelines for purchasing brood fowl that will save you considerable time and money.
Coaching Call with William Vogl
I’ve taught the art of selective breeding to many types of breeders, but the breeders I find extremely fascination are the small-scale commercial breeders. They are faced with a monumental problem, how to create a strain that can meet their production needs at a lower cost, do well in their particular environment, and have a high degree of constitutional vigor and good health. To make matters even more difficult, they want to create a strain that can improve each year without adding new, outside blood. In this episode, I will help Will Vogl of the Vogl Homestead Farm from Colorado, a small-scale poultry farmer, to turn his mixed flock of fowl into a productive and profitable family. No matter what fowl you raise, I believe you find this interesting and beneficial.