Ep267 – An Exhibition Built for Breeders: Inside the 3rd Annual American & Oriental Gamefowl Show
Release Date: 11/18/2025
Ep284 - Misinformation vs. Education - Building Better Bloodlines Through Truth and Accurate Knowledge
Bred to Perfection
Breaking Down the Biggest Breeding Myths Breeders Face and how finding a way to Move Forward In this episode of Bred to Perfection podcast, hosts Kenny Troiano and Frank Bradley sits down with Douglas Bruce for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on breeding, education, and the growing problem of misinformation in the gamefowl community. Together, they explore how they first connected through their shared commitment to accurate inbreeding practices and discuss their journeys as writers, educators, and mentors. From publishing articles and building educational platforms to managing...
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Ep283 - When Good Strains Go Bad: How to Fix Hidden Flaws in Your Bloodline
Bred to Perfection
Unwanted Traits, Recessive Surprises, and the Genetic Tools Every Serious Breeder Must Master Every breeder eventually faces it, that moment when a hidden flaw suddenly appears in a line you’ve spent years refining. Is it a throwback? Bad luck? A hidden recessive? Or a deeper genetic issue waiting to surface? In this episode, we break down why good strains sometimes reveal bad traits, and more importantly, how to correct those problems without losing the heart of your bloodline. You’ll learn how recessive genes operate, why purity creates predictability, and how disciplined selection can...
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Ep282 - Breeding Terms Explained
Bred to Perfection
This episode talks about key glossary terms, scientific principles, and advanced concepts related to breeding, whether you're a novice or a seasoned breeder. This episode also unpacks critical terms, like gene recombination, selective breeding strategies, polygenic traits, and hybrid vigor, helping you expand your breeding knowledge and improve your vocabulary. Perfect for anyone looking to refine their understanding of genetics and inheritance, this podcast offers clear explanations and expert insights to enhance your breeding practices and genetic literacy. Tune in and start mastering the...
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Ep281 - The War on Common Sense Breeding: Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions
Bred to Perfection
In this episode, we confront the growing crisis of misinformation and myth-driven practices in the chicken and gamefowl breeding community. From the misuse of crossbreeding to the rejection of inbreeding, breeders are abandoning common sense in favor of fads, trends, and flawed advice, and it's costing them the health and future of their birds. Breeding is not guesswork—it requires a balanced approach that combines traditional knowledge with modern genetics. While crossbreeding can introduce desirable traits, it must be done with a solid understanding of genetics to avoid unintended defects...
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Ep280 – Bred to Perfection – The Come Back Show & Q&A
Bred to Perfection
Join us for a special live episode of Bred to Perfection this Monday, February 23rd at 6 PM as we return after a six-week break with “The Come Back Show.” We’ve missed you, and we’re ready to talk about what matters most: breeding and developing true strains of chickens and gamefowl. Whether you’re a long-time member of the Breeders Academy or a dedicated follower of the Bred to Perfection Podcast, this episode is packed with valuable insights and exciting updates you won’t want to miss. What to Expect: A warm welcome back and updates, including Kenny’s hip recovery and...
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Ep279 - Starting Over: When Your Strain Isn’t Worth Saving
Bred to Perfection
Have you ever found yourself questioning whether it’s time to walk away from a strain you’ve been working on? Are you not seeing the results you expected? Or perhaps it feels like your progress has stalled, leaving you wondering if it’s all been in vain? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you're not alone. In this episode, we’ll explore why some breeders, despite their hard work and dedication, may need to abandon a strain and start over. We’ll also dive into the key signs that it might be time to introduce new blood and create a fresh foundation for success. Make sure...
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Ep278 - Inside the Mind of a Dedicated Breeder: Passion, Purity & the Path to Perfection
Bred to Perfection
In this roundtable, we go beyond feathers and form to explore the heart and heritage of true breeding. Join us for a powerful and candid conversation with three of the most dedicated minds in the field, Kenny Troiano, Nancy Troiano and Sue Dobson—as they share the personal journeys, philosophies, and hard-won lessons that have shaped their lives as breeders. From humble beginnings sparked by curiosity to decades-long commitments to legacy and bloodline purity, our guests unpack what it really means to build a true strain. We talk about the science behind selection, the dangers of shortcuts...
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Ep277 - The Hidden Enemy - Understanding and Managing Stress in Our Fowl
Bred to Perfection
In this episode of Bred to Perfection, we uncover one of the most underestimated factors affecting your birds’ success: stress. While breeders often focus on bloodlines, conditioning, and nutrition, stress quietly undermines everything, from immune function to feather quality, behavior, and breeding results. Join us as we break down: What stress really means in gamefowl How it weakens your birds from the inside out The top stress triggers hiding in your yard Proven ways to reduce stress and build natural resilience Whether you're raising chicks, or managing a breeding yard, this episode...
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All About Worms - How Much is Too Much? (Bonus Ep184)
Bred to Perfection
Join us as we discuss the misconceptions surrounding worms. We all know about worms, and how they can affect the health of our strains. However, many don’t realize that they are over-worming their birds, using toxic drugs and pesticides. In this episode we are going to talk about the effects of medications and wormers. In short, we will learn how to protect our fowl, and how often we should use wormers. Make sure to join us, because this is a show you do not want to miss. We specialize in breeding, and breeding related topics. This includes proper selection practices and the use of...
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Preparing for the Breeding Season (Ep137)
Bred to Perfection
In this episode, we will give you a number of useful tips, to get you ready for the upcoming breeding season. I had a great mentor who believed that preparation was the prerequisite to success. As a breeder, I took that to heart, and it has served me well for years. The breeder who prepares himself, and his birds, will be the successful breeding. This is an episode you do not want to miss. We specialize in the breeding of gamefowl and chickens, and other breeding related topics. This includes the proper use of breeding programs. Also, it’s our mission to provide our members a greater...
info_outlineA Conversation with Jim Anderson and Amanda Hughes of the Southern California Poultry Club
In this episode of the Bred to Perfection, we sit down with Jim Anderson and Amanda Hughes of the Southern California Poultry Club to spotlight one of the most breeder-focused events in the country—the 3rd Annual American & Oriental Gamefowl Show, happening Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Lake Perris Fairgrounds in Perris, California.
This APA- and ABA-sanctioned event is truly a show built for breeders, featuring specialty classes for American Games, Oriental Games, and Seramas—complete with both cage and tabletop competitions. Jim and Amanda share what makes this year’s show stand out, including the double-show format that gives exhibitors twice the feedback, twice the competition, and twice the opportunity to win, all in a single day.
You'll also meet this year’s judging panel:
- Ben Porter – Kentucky
- Amanda Clark – California
- Jeff Halbach – Arizona
- Mike Sayre – Ohio
We talk about why poultry shows are vital for preserving and improving bloodlines, how they serve as living laboratories for gamefowl breeders, and the importance of competition, education, and community in sustaining breed standards.
Whether you’re a seasoned breeder or new to the world of exhibition poultry, this episode will get you fired up for a day dedicated to community, competition, and the preservation of our cherished breeds.
Join us—and join the community—at the 3rd Annual American & Oriental Gamefowl Show.
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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