Kenny Troiano

This episode features a discussion between Kenny Troiano, founder of the Breeders Academy, his wife Nancy, co-host Frank Bradley, and guest Peter Brown. The main focus of the episode is on effective strategies for controlling rats and mice. The discussion explores various methods for detecting, trapping, and poisoning these pests, as well as their behaviors, habitats, and the diseases they can transmit. The show includes advice on using bait stations, the importance of preventing contamination, and how to avoid common pitfalls in pest control. Peter also emphasizes the differences between types of vaccines and the importance of understanding the diseases affecting your birds. The conversation touches on the potential use of natural deterrents like garlic and discusses new innovations in pest control, such as rodent birth control. The episode highlights the importance of proper pest control management for maintaining healthy strains.

This episode of the ‘Bred to Perfection’ podcast, hosted by Kenny Troiano, provides an in-depth look into the intricate world of chicken and gamefowl breeding. The hosts, including Nancy and Frank Bradley, discuss their dedication to debunking myths, rejecting poor breeding practices, and sharing years of research for the betterment of breeding programs. They emphasize the importance of knowing your breed, the role of line-breeding, inbreeding, and back-crossing in creating and refining bloodlines and strains for future generations. The podcast also touches on the challenges breeders face, the significance of proper selection, maintaining true families, and the dangers of outcrossing.

In this episode of Bred to Perfection, hosts Kenny Troiano, founder of the Breeders Academy, his wife Nancy, and co-host Frank Bradley engage in a lively discussion on the molting process in poultry. They explore the importance of proper nutrition during molting, debunk myths about reducing protein intake, and discuss how environmental factors can influence molting duration. The conversation also touches on the genetic resistance to mites, the impact of stress on forced molting, and best practices for maintaining healthy birds. Tune in for valuable insights into managing the molt for optimal health and performance in chickens and gamefowl.

In this episode of the Bred to Perfection podcast, hosts Kenny Troiano, Nancy, and Frank Bradley talk about the art and science of breeding chickens and gamefowl. They discuss the importance of challenging myths, debunking old wives tales, and rejecting poor breeding practices. The show also covers the significance of proper culling, understanding genetic traits, and the complexities of establishing pure bloodlines. The discussion emphasizes the importance of creating strains that can endure over generations, contrasting with the short-term gains and long-term issues associated with hybrid vigor. This episode offers practical insights for breeders at all levels, highlighting that a meticulous approach to selection and breeding is crucial for achieving and maintaining superior strains.

In this episode of Bred to Perfection, hosts Kenny Troiano and Frank Bradley talk about the meticulous process of breeding chickens and gamefowl to create healthy, high-quality strains for future generations. They discuss challenging long-standing myths, rejecting poor breeding practices, and the importance of accurate information. The episode emphasizes selecting for desirable traits, the crucial role of inbreeding when done correctly, record keeping, and biosecurity. Kenny and Frank also share their experiences and provide insights into ensuring proper nutrition and recognizing the true value and importance of the hen in the breeding process. Listeners are encouraged to trust the breeding process, avoid rushing, and continuously educate themselves to become better breeders.