Join Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts, Nancy Troiano and Frank Bradley – as they talk about the breeding of gamefowl and chickens, and the issues that affect breeders like you. In this episode of Bred to Perfection Live, we are going to discuss questions that I have asked on my Facebook page for all my followers and members to contemplate, and to give you the answers to those questions. This is a show you do not want to miss!
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Ep186 – Are the Progeny True Representations of the Parents Worth?
Next to selection and knowing your strain really well, the progeny test may be the best tool we breeders have to determine the true value and worth of our brood fowl. In this episode, we will talk about why the progeny test is so important. And, why we believe this method is essential to creating and improving your strain. Make sure to join us, because this is a show you do not want to miss.
Ep185 – The Confusion Between Station and Carriage
Today, things have changed a lot. Not only do they not know about conformation, they are confusing body carriage with station of leg. Just ask 100 people what the difference is between body carriage and station of leg, and you’ll get 100 different answers. When you challenge their beliefs about type, conformation and carriage, most don’t know what you’re talking about. They think all are one in the same. Once you explain it to them, they see the difference. However, when you ask them how those relate to the station of leg, you see that there is a complete disconnect or quite a bit of confusion in this area. They tend to ignore type and conformation, and they confuse body carriage with station of leg.
Ep184 – All About Worms – How Much is Too Much?
Join Kenny Troiano and Frank Bradley, as they discuss the misconceptions surrounding worms. We all know about worms, and how they can affect the health of our strains. However, many don’t realize that they are over-worming their birds, using toxic drugs and pesticides. In this episode we are going to talk about the effects of medications and wormers. In short, we will learn how to protect our fowl, and how often we should use wormers. Make sure to join us, because this is a show you do not want to miss.
Ep183 – WHO’S MORE IMPORTANT – COCK OR HEN?
Join Kenny Troiano and Frank Bradley, as they discuss the misconceptions surrounding “who is most important, the cock, or the hen.” The discussion about who is more valuable, the cock or hen, is as old as the chicken itself. It has been a huge debate for as long as I can remember. Everyone has an opinion, but who is right? Many say it’s the cock. But when you look at it more closely, you see how superficial their reasoning actually is. It’s based on old wive’s tales and superstitions. It’s not practical or realistic. On the other hand, many have said that the hen is more important, but very few know why. This way of thinking makes the selecting of hens, ones that have the ability to improve strains, much harder. How can you create or improve your strains, if you don’t know who is more important, cock or hen, and why? In this episode we will discuss this very controversial subject, and hopefully shed new light, and open your mind to a new way of thinking. Make sure to join us, because this is a show you do not want to miss.