Latest Breeds Podcast Episodes
Episode 190 Bielefelder Chicken / Help your Chickens Through a Heat Wave / Peach Meringue Pie / Chicken Jewelry
Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - July 16, 2024 04:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 248 ratingsIn this week's episode we spotlight the Big, Beautiful Uber Chicken - the Bielefelder! Our main topic is all about ways you can help your birds through the heatwave that half of the planet is currently under. We share our recipe for a delicious, summery peach meringue pie, and find some retail t...
Ep204 - So, You Want to Become a Dog Breeder?
Bred to Perfection - July 15, 2024 07:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsJoin Kenny Troiano, as he talks about the interesting world of dog. In each topic, he will go deep into the art and science of breeding dogs. Becoming a reputable breeder requires more than just a love for dogs—it demands a profound understanding of genetics, evolutionary biology, animal husba...
Episode 189 Ayam Ketawa / All About Combs and Wattles / Thia-Inspired Omelet / Chickens and Hobby Farms Magazines
Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - July 09, 2024 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 248 ratingsIn this week's episode, we spotlight the fascinating Ayam Ketawa, aka the Laughing Chicken. Our main topic takes a closer look at chicken combs and wattles; what they're for and how they work. We share our recipe for a delicious Thai-inspired omelet, and find some retail therapy with Chickens an...
Episode 189 Ayam Ketawa / All About Combs and Wattles / Thai-Inspired Omelet / Chickens and Hobby Farms Magazines
Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - July 09, 2024 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 248 ratingsIn this week's episode, we spotlight the fascinating Ayam Ketawa, aka the Laughing Chicken. Our main topic takes a closer look at chicken combs and wattles; what they're for and how they work. We share our recipe for a delicious Thai-inspired omelet, and find some retail therapy with Chickens an...
Ep203 - Bred to Perfection - Special Edition Breeders Q&A
Bred to Perfection - July 08, 2024 07:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsJoin Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts, Frank Bradley, as they delve into the art of selective breeding and the development of new strains, discussing critical issues that impact breeders like yourself. In this episode of Bred to Perfection Live, we aim to address your questions and provide insight...
Episode 188 Ayam Cemani / A Closer Look at Vitamin D / Potato Frittata / Chicken Wheelchairs
Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - July 02, 2024 04:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 248 ratingsIn this week's episode, we spotlight the rare and beautiful Ayam Cemani. We take a closer look at Vitamin D and all of the ways your chickens need it and can get it. We share our recipe for delicious potato frittata, and find some retail therapy with chicken wheelchairs. Grubbly Farms - click h...
Ep202 - Bred to Perfection Live Q&A
Bred to Perfection - July 01, 2024 07:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsJoin Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts, Nancy Troiano and members of the Breeders Academy, as they delve into the art of selective breeding and the development of new strains, discussing critical issues that impact breeders like yourself. In this episode of Bred to Perfection Live, we aim to addres...
Episode 187 Magpie Duck / Surprising History of Vent Sexing / Rice Custard / Chicken Strollers
Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - June 25, 2024 04:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 248 ratingsIn this week's episode, we spotlight a beautiful member of the domestic waterfowl family, the Magpie duck. For our main topic, we take a deep dive into the history and origins of vent sexing. We share our recipe for simple and delicious rice custard and we get some retail therapy with chicken st...
Ep201 - Purity of Blood and the Evolution Factor
Bred to Perfection - June 24, 2024 07:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsJoin Kenny Troiano, Nancy Troiano and Frank Bradley, as they discuss what it takes to create, improve and maintain a pure strain.” In this episode of Bred to Perfection, we are going to talk about the many similarities between selective breeding and evolution, and by understanding the mechanisms...
Westminster 2024 Recap
About A Dog - June 24, 2024 01:06 - 57 minutes ★★★ - 7 ratingsAshley and Michael recap Westminster 2024 and pay tribute to Kaz Hosaka
Episode 186 Salmon Faverolles Chicken / Amprolium and Medicated Feed / Peach Jam Cake / Vitametz for Waterfowl
Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - June 18, 2024 04:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 248 ratingsIn this week's episode we spotlight one of our favorite breeds, the adorable Salmon Faverolles! Our main topic is a discussion on Amprolium and medicated feed - what exactly is it and what does it do? We share our recipe for delicious Peach Jam Cake, and provide some retail therapy with our revi...
Ep200 – The Powers of Prepotency or the Allure of Hybrid Vigor
Bred to Perfection - June 17, 2024 07:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsEp200 – The Powers of Prepotency or the Allure of Hybrid Vigor One is temporary, the other is long lasting, but which is best? As a breeder, you have many tools that you can use to create and improve your strain. None are more important, or have the force to move your strain forward than tha...
Episode 185 Ardennes Hen / Chickens at the Humane Society with Erin Long / Drop Biscuit Egg Bake / Hand Stamped Metal Jewelry
Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - June 11, 2024 04:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 248 ratingsIn this week's episode, we spotlight the Ardennes Hen, a very old European chicken breed. We're joined by Erin Long, Marketing Manager for the Harford County Humane Society, to talk about chickens in shelters. We share our recipe for delicious Drop Biscuit Egg Bake, and find some retail therapy ...
Ep199 - The Truth About Crossbreeding and Infusion
Bred to Perfection - June 10, 2024 07:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsCrossbreeding is a very common method of breeding, but many are using it for the wrong reasons. The truth is, there are some unintended consequences from using this method, many of them are long lasting, and could be detrimental to the breed. In this episode we will discuss what's good about cro...
Episode 184 Exchequer Leghorn / Chick Development with Fiona / Buckwheat Pound Cake with Chocolate Chips / Bright and Early Coffee
Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - June 04, 2024 04:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 248 ratingsIn this week's episode, we spotlight the beautiful Exchequer Leghorn and Fiona joins us for a round table discussion on chick development. We share our recipe for buckwheat pound cake with chocolate chips and find some retail therapy with Bright and Early Coffee. Grubbly Farms - click here for ...
Ep198 - Words that Creates Controversies
Bred to Perfection - June 03, 2024 07:30 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsJoin Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts, Nancy Troiano and Frank Bradley – as they talk about the Art of Selective Breeding, and what it takes to create a strain. We address issues that affect breeders, just like you. In this episode of “Bred to Perfection Live,” we are going to discuss questions th...
Episode 183 Cinnamon Queen Chicken / Backyard Flock Biosecurity with Dr Yuko Sato / Chili with Cornbread Topping / Murray Fest Midwest
Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - May 28, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 248 ratingsIn this week's episode we spotlight a hybrid variety chicken - the Cinnamon Queen. The wonderful Dr. Yuko Sato, Extension Veterinarian at Iowa State University, chats with us about keeping your backyard flock safe during fair and festival season. We share our recipe for Chili with Cornbread Top...
Ep197 - Breeding Practices are Wrong, But Never Go Away
Bred to Perfection - May 27, 2024 07:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsThese are practices that have been used for years, but are not based on good science or good selective breeding practices, but never producing favorable results. These practices, or beliefs, arose suddenly, shared as if they were true, and adopted by others who were desperately looking for answe...
Episode 182 Silkie Chickens / How to Feed Juveniles-Pullets with Nutrena's Mark and Twain / Cheesy Potato Hash / Cozy Chicken Mystery Series
Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - May 21, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 248 ratingsIn this week's episode, we spotlight the original pet chicken -the Silkie! Mark Eggers and Twain Lockhart from Nutrena Feeds join us for a great chat about the best ways to feed juvenile birds as they grow into pullets. We share our recipe for Cheesy Potato Hash, and find some retail therapy wit...
Ep196 - Is Purity of Blood a Reachable Goal?
Bred to Perfection - May 20, 2024 07:30 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsThis has been a controversial topic for as long as I can remember. When I was a kid, what I noticed was, the people who said there were no such thing as a Pure Strain, were the same people who were always adding new blood. They were only breeding best to best, and their fowl looked mixed. On the...
Episode 181 American Buff Goose / Caring for Adult Ducks with Marc and Katy Metzer / Duck Egg Pavlova with Strawberry Curd / Tidewater Chicken Sandals
Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - May 14, 2024 04:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 248 ratingsIn this week's episode, we spotlight the rare and beautiful American Buff Goose. Marc and Katy Metzer from Metzer Farms join us again to discuss the best care for adults ducks, plus all of the wonderful things ducks can add to your backyard or homestead. We share our recipe for delicious Duck E...
Ep195 - Selection: both an Art and Science
Bred to Perfection - May 13, 2024 07:30 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsMost breeders don’t know the importance of Selection. The truth is, selection is the difference between success and failure. You cannot create or improve a strain without some knowledge of selection. However, when you talk with breeders, even experienced breeders, it’s amazing to see how litt...
Westminster 2024 Picks
About A Dog - May 07, 2024 21:36 - 55 minutes ★★★ - 7 ratingsWestminster 2024 Picks Ashley breaks down her picks and some insider information about this year's Westminster Kennel Club dog show. For more information, please visit: www.westminsterkennelclub.org
Episode 180 Call Ducks / Duckling Care with Marc and Katy Metzer of Metzer Farms / Duck Eggs 101 / Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks
Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - May 07, 2024 04:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 248 ratingsIn this week's episode, we spotlight the adorable Call Duck and chat with Marc and Katy Metzer of Metzer Farms about how to take care of ducklings. We share some duck egg 101 info, and finish up with a book review of Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks. Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate...
Ep194 - What if your Chickens get Sick?
Bred to Perfection - May 06, 2024 07:30 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsWhat do you do when you see an occasional sick chicken? Everyone experiences the effects of disease on their farm. The question is, what do you do about it? There are many schools of thought on what is truly the right way to take care of your birds. Who is right? Join us as we discuss this contr...
Paws on the Couch - Bluey
About A Dog - May 01, 2024 01:17 - 1 hour ★★★ - 7 ratingsPaws on the Couch - Bluey In this new series, we cover the hit kids show "Bluey" and hear our commentary about a few of the episodes on Season 1. Paws on the Couch is a new type of episode where we watch a TV show or movie and give our honest feedback as we are watching it for accuracy, bre...
Episode 179 Delaware Chicken / Start a Veg and Egg Homestead with Stephanie Thurow and Michelle Bruhn / Rhubarb Tart / Grubbly Farm's Vitamins and Probiotics
Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - April 30, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 248 ratingsIn this week's episode, we spotlight one of the best all-around American breeds - the Delaware. Stephanie Thurow and Michelle Bruhn join us to talk about starting an egg and veggie based homestead, even in a small space. We share our recipe for Rhubarb Tart and review Grubbly Farm's Vitamins and...
Fan Favorite Episode (Ep134) Buying a Strain vs Making a Strain
Bred to Perfection - April 29, 2024 07:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsWhat are the benefits of buying someone else's strain vs creating your own strain? I’m a firm believer that it’s better to create your own strain, then to rely on others to do it for you. Anytime you purchase new birds you are taking a chance. Because the fact is, there are more peddlers than tr...
Episode 178 Malay Chicken / Caring for Crossbeak Chickens and Using Chickens in Therapy with Tricia Stone-Schumaker / Garlic Mayonnaise / Vintage Chicken Feed Bags
Coffee with the Chicken Ladies - April 23, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 248 ratingsIn this week's episode, we spotlight one of the oldest and most important foundation breeds of chicken - the Malay. Tricia Stone-Shumaker, mom to Poppy the Crossbeak Chicken, joins us to talk about caring for crossbeak chickens and using chickens in therapy sessions. We share our recipe for easy...
Ep193 - Improving Your Strains Resistance to Disease
Bred to Perfection - April 22, 2024 07:30 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsJoin Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts Nancy Troiano – as they talk about the Art of Selective Breeding, and what it takes to create a strain. We address issues that affect breeders, just like you. In this episode of “Bred to Perfection Live,” we are going to discuss questions that I have asked my ...
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