I’ve always said that the Name Game is nothing more than the peddler’s playground, and they use crossbreeding to keep the Name Game alive. If the cross works, then they say it was a great cross. If the cross fails, then they say, cross them again, and again, and again.
Breeding Methods
Ep132 – Who Benefits from Crossbreeding?
Crossbreeding is a very common method of breeding, but many are using it for the wrong reasons. The truth is, there are some unintended consequences from using this method, many of them are long lasting, and could be detrimental to the breed. In this episode we will discuss what’s good about crossbreeding, but also what’s […]
Ep130 – Breeding Methods Simplified (Non-Members Version)
In this episode, we talk about the various methods of breeding, and the difference between breeding methods and breeding programs. Ask yourself, are you using the right method of breeding for the right purpose, at the right time? If not, this episode is for you.
Ep119 – Crossbreeding Misconceptions
Crossbreeding is a very common method of breeding, but many are using it for the wrong reasons. The truth is, there are some unintended consequences from using this method, many of them are long lasting, and could be detrimental to the breed.
Ep110 – Inbreeding vs In-and-In Breeding (Non-Members Version)
It’s amazing the conversation that can take place at the dinner table. And, that is exactly what happened here. I was visiting with Frank Bradley and his family in Kentucky. After a great meal (ribeye’s) and a couple bottles of beer (Coors Light), Frank asked me some interesting questions on breeding. More specifically on the difference between inbreeding and in-and-in breeding, what’s better, the cock’s line or the hen’s line, and much more.