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Bred to Perfection

by Kenny Troiano
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  • Preserving the Legacy of American Games with Greg Landwehr

    October 19, 2026 · 56 min

    In this episode, we sit down with Greg Landwehr, "The Chicken Guy," Editor and Publisher of Gamefowl Times Magazine, for an in-depth conversation about his journey into the world of gamefowl, and the inspiration behind launching Gamefowl…

  • Defects of the Fowl - The Road-blocks of Perfection

    October 12, 2026 · 1 hr 34 min

    Bred to Perfection with Kenny Troiano and Nancy Troiano What stands between you and a truly exceptional strain of fowl? Sometimes, it's the defects hiding right in front of you. In Episode 307 of Bred to Perfection, Kenny and Nancy…

  • Breeding Methods Explained: What separates a successful breeding program from simply breeding birds?

    October 5, 2026 · 1 hr 21 min

    Understanding why, when, and how to use the right breeding method. In this episode of Bred to Perfection, Kenny Troiano and Nancy take an in-depth look at the major breeding methods used by serious poultry and gamefowl breeders, and…

  • Unlocking Genetic Potential Through the Power of Vitamins with Peter Brown

    September 28, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

    What does it take to turn a lifetime of breeding experience into a library of respected reference books? Unlocking fertility, hatchability, immunity, and Making of Great Bloodlines through smart vitamin supplementation. This is not about…

  • Isolation and the Consequences of Gene Flow

    September 21, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

    The Essential Factor in Creating and Improving a True Strain How controlling Gene Flow preserves traits, accelerates selective breeding, and reveals the same evolutionary forces that drive Speciation In this episode, we explore one of…

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  • Writing the Champion Row Series: Jeff Duguay on Books, Breeding, and Legacy

    September 14, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

    What does it take to turn a lifetime of breeding experience into a library of respected reference books? In this episode, we sit down with poultry breeder, author, and publisher Jeff Duguay, the creator of the acclaimed Making It to…

  • The Mindset of a True Breeder: How Open-Mindedness Builds Better Bloodlines

    September 7, 2026 · 48 min

    Why great breeding starts in the mind, not in the pen. Experience alone doesn't make a master breeder, mindset does. In this episode, we explore how pride, misinformation, and closed-mindedness can destroy more bloodlines than bad feed…

  • Building Stronger Bloodlines from the Inside Out

    August 31, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min

    The Critical Role of Gut Health in Poultry Breeding  In this episode, we talk about one of the most powerful yet often overlooked factors in breeding high-performance chickens and gamefowl: gut health. Whether you're focused on…

  • The 3 Laws of Selective Breeding

    August 24, 2026 · 38 min

    Beyond Best of the Best - The Science of Breeding Excellence What does it really take to build, improve, and preserve a successful breeding strain? It's much more than simply putting two good birds together, or following the idea of…

  • Surviving the Summer Heat: Essential Tips for Chicken Care with Peter Brown

    August 17, 2026 · 50 min

    Summer heat can take a serious toll on breeding flocks, affecting everything from egg production and fertility to the overall health and survival of your birds. In this episode of the Bred to Perfection podcast, host Kenny Troiano sits…

  • Proper Care During the Molting Season

    August 10, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

    Why Our Birds Need Extra Attention at this Time of Year When do our birds require the utmost care and consideration? The answer is during the molt. This crucial period is marked by significant stress as birds undergo a complex process of…

  • Managing the Molt - The Costly Mistake of Cutting Protein and Weight

    August 3, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

    For serious gamefowl breeders and poultry keepers, molt isn't just a downtime, it's a genetic checkpoint and a vital phase that shapes your birds' future health, performance, and breeding value. Yet many breeders unknowingly sabotage this…

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About the show

Bred to Perfection is a podcast that will help you to master the art of selective breeding, and become a master breeder of chickens and gamefowl. The podcast is hosted by Kenny and Nancy Troiano. Kenny Troiano has more than 40 years of experience, and has authored two books on the subject of breeding. If you are interested in creating, maintaining, and improve your strain, this is the place for you.