In this episode, we are talking with Karen Johnson, one of our members, about how to reduce the number of brood fowl, while maintaining a viable flock. Reducing the size of your strain has many benefits and many pitfalls.
PLAYING THE “NAME GAME”
For as long as I can remember the “Name Game” has been played to the hilt. What is the “Name Game?” It’s the label sellers place on their fowl to make them more appealing to buyers. American Games have a long history of breeders who have made a name for themselves from the reputation of their fowl. Because of this their fowl have lived long after they have gone, or at least their names have.
Ep48 – Interview with Danny Feathers
Danny Feathers is a Master Breeder of chickens and gamefowl and judge for the American Bantam Association. “Danny is the real deal.” He’s one of few breeders able to improve multiple breeds, and maintain high-quality strains.
Let’s become breeders again!
It has been my experience that most backyard breeders are unaware of what it takes to create and maintain a strain. Or they are afraid of the potential consequences if they do it wrong. Some lack patience, while others want something for nothing. Many believe it’s better to let the so-called “Big Time Breeders” in the magazines, with large fancy ads, do it for them.
How I learned the Art of Selection
In this episode of Bred to Perfect, we will learn the value, importance and practice of selecting for the whole package. To be successful every breeder you must perpetuate strains that are good representatives of their breed, variety and strain. Join Kenny Troiano and his wife Nancy as they discuss this very important topic.