Don't miss this episode of Bred to Perfection as we dive into the most common pitfalls breeders face when creating, improving, and maintaining their strains. From breeding techniques and genetics to selection, culling, and essential husbandry practices, we’ll cover the key mistakes many breeders make—and how you can avoid them. Our goal is to offer valuable insights that will help you refine your breeding strategy and achieve better results. In this episode, we focus on critical mistakes related to the age of breeding birds, proper selection, and preparation for the breeding season. Key topics include: The risks of breeding aging hens and roosters How to select genetically superior birds—why it's important to choose standout individuals over breeding all offspring The impact of timing breeding with natural seasons for better success Differences in reproductive lifespans between hens and roosters, and how it affects your breeding plans Challenges with double mating and how it can influence chick vitality How breeding birds differs from breeding dogs and the risks of improper clan mating systems Tune in for expert advice that will help you enhance your breeding practices and achieve long-term success. 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.  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 This episode, hosted by Kenny Troiano of the Breeders Academy, addresses common mistakes in poultry breeding, the importance of proper nutrition, and effective breeding methods. Alongside co-hosts Nancy and Frank Bradley, Kenny emphasizes the significance of understanding genetics, selective breeding techniques, and the challenges of integrating scientific knowledge with traditional breeding practices. The podcast also highlights the value of community within the Breeders Academy and provides advice on maintaining healthy poultry strains. #breedinggamefowl #breedingchickens #dogbreeding #chickenbreeders #gamefowlbreeding #chickenbreeding, #gamefowlnation, #selectivebreeding, #poultrygenetics #poultryhealth #backyardbreeders #breedersacademy #bredtoperfection #kennytroiano #gamefowl