As a breeder, you have many tools that you can use to create and improve your strain. None are more important, or have the force to move your strain forward than that of Prepotency. The problem is, for many breeders, Hybrid Vigor gets all the credit. The truth of the matter, Prepotency and Hybrid Vigor are both incredible forces of nature, but are on opposite sides of the same coin. One is long lasting, and is passed down to future generations, while the other is short lived and can’t be reproduced or repeated.
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Ep117 – Evolution vs Selective Breeding Part 2
The Mechanisms of Evolution, and how it Relates to the Creation of our Strains
In celebration of Darwin’s Day, we’re going to talk about how evolution and selective breeding are very similar, and how we can use the mechanisms of evolution to create and improve our strains. Darwin and his theory of evolution had a huge influence on my thinking, and how I breed my fowl. And, evolution had an enormous impact on the creation of my signature breeding program, known as the “Founders Program.” Join us as we discuss this fascinating topic. I promise, you will never look at breeding, or evolution the same way again.
Ep116 – Evolution vs Selective Breeding Part 1
In celebration of Darwin’s Day, we’re going to talk about how evolution and selective breeding are very similar, and how we can use the mechanisms of evolution to create and improve our strains. Darwin and his theory of evolution had a huge influence on my thinking, and how I breed my fowl. And, evolution had an enormous impact on the creation of my signature breeding program, known as the “Founders Program.”
Ep115 – Genetics Simplified (Advanced Genetics) Part 3
This is Part 3 of a 3-part series on genetics. In this episode we will dive into Advanced Genetics. Breeding and creating a strain is governed by 3 important laws of nature, such as the environment, nutrition, and the traits they inherit. In other words, genetics. However, just the idea of genetics can be intimidating for many new breeders, and some veteran as well.
Ep114 – Genetics Simplified (Mendelian Genetics) Part 2
This is Part 2 of a 3-part series on genetics. In this episode we will dive into the principles of Mendelian Genetics. Breeding and creating a strain is governed by 3 important laws of nature, such as the environment, nutrition, and the traits they inherit. In other words, genetics. However, just the idea of genetics can be intimidating for many new breeders, and some veteran as well.