Although it is possible to start with hybrid crosses or mongrel flocks (we teach you how in the Breeders Academy), it will take a considerable amount of time to make significant progress. It is best to start with a family of fowl that has the capacity to improve. This comes from a well-bred bloodline. Select a family that presently expresses the traits that you desire, and carry on a breeding program that will continue to improve their overall form and function.
CAN WE CREATE THE PERFECT STRAIN?
As many of you know, I’m a big fan of the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World books and movie series. In fact, I like all movies that are based on science. This is especially true with the Jurassic series. I think is has to do with the creation of new life, in this case, the recreation of prehistoric dinosaurs. I like that it talks about genetic technology, such as genetic engineering, genetic modification and the use of recombinant DNA. As a breeder, I eat this stuff up!
Bred to Perfection – Ep7 – An Interview with Master Breeder Jack Dodd
Join Kenny Troiano as he talks with Master Breeder – Jack Dodd. Sit back and take notes. You will learn valuable lessons about breeding, and what it takes to create a high quality strains, and to keep them going for many years.
ACQUIRING AND CREATING A TRUE STRAIN
A breeder, who starts with high quality fowl, which I like to call “Foundation Fowl,” or the “Adam and Eve” of any strain, is one with a huge advantage over those who don’t. By starting out with high quality foundation fowl, and using proper selective breeding practices, along with hard culling, it’s not only a huge advantage, but it is the road to a successful strain.
The Benefits of Creating your own Foundation Strain
Getting birds from other breeders can be quite dangerous. Their ideas of how or what gamefowl should look, act and perform like can be a lot different than yours. That’s if they have an idea of what they have at all.