Ep288 - What Can Go Wrong, Does Go Wrong

About this episode

Kenny Troiano discusses genetics and breeding practices in poultry while addressing common misconceptions and announcing upcoming guests.

Cutting through feed myths and faulty practices to focus on the genetics, selection, and standards that shape better chickens. Kenny Troiano and his wife Nancy kick things off with a series of audio and setup mishaps that quickly turn into a lively, unscripted Friday night Q&A. Shifting gears, Kenny shares exciting announcements, including upcoming guests, like Mike Sayers of M&M Exhibition Poultry Podcast and the President of the American Bantam Association, and a special live appearance from his longtime mentor Tony Saville, who will join to debate hot topics, like breed standards, inbreeding, and controversial traits, such as white in wings and tails. Additional guests on the horizon include, Douglas Bruce, Jeff Duguay, and Jane Cowan of The Chuck Journal Podcast . Kenny also reveals he's now writing for the new magazine " Gamefowl Times ." In the Q&A, Kenny tackles some of the most misunderstood topics in gamefowl and poultry breeding. He emphasizes that while proper nutrition supports overall health, it does not change a bird's genetics, pushing back on the overuse of supplements and most layer feeds, and recommending practical feeding strategies like Nutrena All…

People in this episode

Host: Kenny Troiano

Guests: Mike Sayers, Tony Saville, Douglas Bruce, Jeff Duguay, Jane Cowan

Topics covered

• genetics
• poultry breeding
• feed myths
• Q&A
• breed standards
• inbreeding
• nutrition

Keywords

• genetics
• poultry
• breeding
• nutrition
• feed myths
• Q&A
• breed standards

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: M&M Exhibition Poultry Podcast, American Bantam Association, The Chuck Journal Podcast, Gamefowl Times

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