This is true with everything I teach about breeding and improving your strains. I’m sure you will find it interesting, practical and extremely valuable. Take it in, and really think about the information you are listening to. I would not give you information if I didn’t think you would benefit from it.Īs you listen to this show, I urge you to open your mind. Trust me, I value the American Game breed and their preservation for future generations. Now, I’m not going to lecture you, I went on a pretty good rant on the last episode, but I do want to emphasize the importance of keeping an open mind to information outside your circles. Yes, the breeds are different, and have different purposes, but the breeding methods and genetics are the same. The only difference is the traits we select and the purpose for which they are bred. I say it all the time – we gamefowl breeders can learn a lot from domestic chicken breeders, and domestic chicken breeders can learn a lot from gamefowl breeders. This information is good for all breeders. Selecting for good temperament and what to do about man fighters or man haters?īefore we get started with the show, let me say this.Īlthough Don is a breeder of Leghorns (which is a domestic breed), and not a gamefowl breeder, don’t let this discourage you from listening.The importance of selecting for good vigor.The benefits of focusing your attention on one strain only.The benefits of looking at the strain as a whole.Modern commercial breeding methods that we can learn from.
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