Ep264 - Building Better Birds: Mastering the Science of Breeding True Strains

In this episode of Bred to Perfection, Kenny and Nancy Troiano break down the foundational principles every chicken and gamefowl breeder needs to master to build a true strain. From selecting your seed fowl — your “Adam and Eve” — to identifying genetically weak birds, managing inbreeding, and preserving vital traits like broodiness, this episode is your roadmap to breeding success.

We debunk common myths, reveal the science behind prepotency and mitochondrial DNA, and share time-tested strategies for creating a consistent, high-performance bloodline. Whether you're just starting or refining your own strain, this is your guide to breeding with purpose, precision, and long-term vision.

• How to choose the right foundation pair
• What traits to cull — and why it matters
• The truth about inbreeding (and how to use it wisely)
• Why natural incubation still matters
• And much more!

Join the movement of breeders who are building better birds — one generation at a time.

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Join us on Bred to Perfection Live, Friday’s at 6pm PST or 9pm EST on YouTube, as we discuss the benefits of creating your own strain.

See ya there!

Kenny Troiano

Founder of "The Breeders Academy" 

We specialize in breeding, and breeding related topics. This includes proper selection practices and the use of proven breeding programs. It is our mission to provide our followers and members a greater understanding of poultry breeding, poultry genetics, poultry health care and disease prevention, and how to improve the production and performance ability of your fowl. 

If you are interested in creating a strain, or improving your established strain, you are in the right place. 

We also want to encourage you to join us at the Breeders Academy, where we will not only help you increase your knowledge of breeding and advance your skills as a breeder, but improve the quality and performance of your fowl.

If you would like to learn more, go to: https://www.breedersacademy.com