In this episode, we take an honest look at the state of American Gamefowl breeding and the challenges facing breeders today. From the importance of education and mentorship to the ongoing debates surrounding breed standards, we explore what it means to be a true steward of the breed.
We’ll discuss the recent conversation with Tony, examine concerns surrounding the American Game Standards and the Progressive White dilemma, and talk about why breeder involvement in exhibitions is more important than ever. Are we presenting the right birds? Are we conditioning and showcasing them properly? And what role do exhibitions play in preserving the breed for future generations?
We also talk about the breeding philosophies that separate preservation breeders from those who breed without purpose. Is breeding becoming a lost art? What happens when shortcuts replace knowledge, planning, and long-term vision? We’ll examine the differences between true breeders, experimenters, speculators, and those who fail to understand the responsibility that comes with maintaining established bloodlines and breed characteristics.
In today’s digital age, social media has created new opportunities, and new risks. Every post we make has consequences. We’ll discuss privacy concerns, the growing scrutiny facing breeders, the theft of information and intellectual property, and why our own community can sometimes be its own greatest obstacle.
Most importantly, we’ll ask the question that concerns every serious breeder: What is the future of the breed? Will we preserve the knowledge, traditions, and bloodlines that have been handed down to us, or will we allow them to disappear?
Join us for a candid conversation about responsibility, preservation, education, and the future of American Game breeding. The future is not determined by standards, organizations, or social media, it is determined by the breeders willing to do the work, protect the breed, and pass their knowledge on to the next generation.
Plus, we’ll welcome new members, answer listener questions, and engage in some real talk about where we are today and where we’re headed tomorrow.
Make sure to follow and watch our future shows. We plan to dive deep into the world of breeding and genetics, nutrition and health management, and provide essential tips, so you too can create high quality strains. Whether you’re breeding domestic chickens, gamefowl, or various types of livestock, this show is for you.
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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.
