Some breeders concentrate all their attention on the qualities of an individual brood cock or brood hen, and not on the continuation of the bloodline. These are people that are always in constant search for new blood. They are looking for great performers, but have no idea whether they are prepotent (which simply means, they are able to transmit their characteristics to their offspring consistently), or have an ancestry to draw from, when it comes to great performance characteristics.
Selection
Finding Those Great Individuals
The random combination of genes allows the breeder the opportunity to produce some of the greatest individuals. Some would say, not as often as we would like, but enough to continue to improve the family, and the breed.
IN PURSUIT OF PERFECTION
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.
IMPROVING YOUR FOWL THROUGH A “ZERO-DEFECT” POLICY
As many of you probably know, American Games are incredible fowl, but are known to have numerous weaknesses. These weaknesses are recessive faults that are caused by genetic impurities that are passed down from generation to generation.
The Power of Selection
How would you like to create the fowl you always wanted? What if I told you that you have the power to do just that? And you don’t even have to go out and purchase new fowl.