Ep250 - Necessary Requirements to Becoming a Successful Breeder

What does it really take to become a successful chicken
or gamefowl breeder?


Becoming a successful breeder involves a combination of
education, experience, skills, and certain personal attributes.
While a formal education isn't always a strict requirement,
having a background in evolutionary biology and genetics, as well
as knowing how to selectively breed for desired characteristics,
can provide a solid foundation for understanding the principles
of breeding. For example, understanding the principles of
genetics is essential for effective breeding. This includes
concepts such as dominant and recessive traits, as well as
polygenic traits and expressions of traits due to epigenetics.
Breeding and creating a new strain can be a long and challenging
process that requires patience and persistence. It often takes
many years to develop a successful new strain. In this episode,
we will discuss what you will need to do and understand to become
a true breeder. This is a show you do not want to miss!


Topics Covered:


The role of genetics and understanding phenotype vs. genotype

The critical importance of selection, culling, and breeding
with purpose

Why commitment to a single strain is essential for
consistency

How inbreeding, when done right, reveals and refines genetic
potential

The dangers of peddler marketing and scatter breeding

Why no bird is perfect—and why that’s okay



This is more than just breeding advice—it's a roadmap for
creating a legacy of excellence. If you're ready to approach
breeding with clarity, integrity, and long-term vision, this
episode is your starting point.


Tune in now and elevate your breeding program to the next
level.


Welcome to Bred to Perfection with Kenny, Nancy, and
Frank – the go-to podcast for serious breeders who want
to master the art and science of selective breeding. Hosted by
master breeder Kenny Troiano, his wife and
co-host Nancy Troiano, and fellow breeder
Frank Bradley, this show talks about the
principles of genetics, strain development, health management,
and everything you need to breed, raise and maintain high-quality
chickens and gamefowl.


Each episode offers practical advice, expert interviews, live
Q&A sessions, and real-world insight drawn from decades of
hands-on experience. Backed by the Breeders
Academy, our online learning platform, Bred to
Perfection equips breeders of all levels with the knowledge and
tools to build strong, sustainable, and productive breeding
programs.


New to the show? We're glad you're here! Tune
into today’s episode to get a feel for what Bred to Perfection is
all about. Whether you're just starting out or refining your own
strain, you'll find something valuable in every conversation.


Fridays at 6 PM PST / 9 PM EST on
YouTubeJoin Kenny Troiano and guests as they
explore advanced breeding techniques, poultry nutrition, health
management, and genetic sustainability—all with one goal: helping
you create high-quality, long-lasting strains.


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