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Host Douglas Bruce and Big Mike Fisher bring you the best of the gamefowl industry each week from the Philippines and around the world. Formally called the World Gamefowl Show we now have a new name and a new website. To watch all our content please join us each week for our live video show at TopSpur.tv. You'll be glad you did.
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Bred to Perfection is a podcast that will help you to master the art of selective breeding, and become a master breeder of chickens and gamefowl. The podcast is hosted by Kenny and Nancy Troiano. Kenny Troiano has more than 40 years of experience, and has authored two books on the subject of breeding. If you are interested in creating, maintaining, and improve your strain, this is the place for you.
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Breeding for the complete package involves selecting individuals that possess a combination of desirable traits. Overall, breeding for the complete package offers numerous advantages in terms of improving breed characteristics, as well as, improved health and better resistance to disease, better performance ability, and overall adaptability and sur…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Hey guys, we are doing something different over the next 8 weeks. I will be teaching from our Perfect Point Master Class series all about Pointing and Conditioning. If you would like a video copy of this teaching it is available on 8 disc DVD set or streaming video at www,topspur.tv ... as always we hope you e…
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To excel as a breeder, a deep-seated desire to perfect and improve your strain is essential. This relentless pursuit of excellence fuels continuous refinement and drives your success. Breeders who are committed to perfection pay meticulous attention to every detail, consistently striving to elevate their work. This dedication not only enhances the …
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Join us as we talk with Peter Brown, known as the “Chicken Doctor,” about Avian Influenza. Peter will guide you through the history of bird flu, shedding light on its evolution and impact. And, essential prevention strategies to safeguard your birds and yourself from this potentially devastating disease. In this episode, you’ll learn about the risk…
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Send us a text After five years, Top Spur's weekly video podcast has come to an end. In this episode, we look back over the journey that got us here. However, an audio version of the show will continue weekly with exciting educational information from Douglas Bruce's teaching and commentary. Thank you for making this last five years great and here'…
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As breeders, we all look forward to the breeding season as our favorite time of year. However, unpredictable storms can pose a serious threat, potentially jeopardizing the entire season. Each state faces its own unique weather challenges.Today, we'll discuss how to prepare for and manage adverse weather conditions, offering tips to help ensure a su…
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Send us a text Douglas and Big Mike have a huge announcement concerning the future of the show. This will not affect the audio podcast but does concern those watching the video version. Please enjoy the show. Try Rapido Rooster Gamefowl Supplement... you will be glad you did... available at www.rapidorooster.com Support the show…
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Join us as we talk with Peter Brown, known as The Chicken Doctor, as he delves into internal parasites and worms that affect chickens. In this episode, Peter will show you how to recognize and managing the various types of internal worms, including roundworms, eye worms, tape worms, gape worms, capillary worms, and cecal worms. Learn about the sign…
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Why Our Birds Need Extra Attention at this Time of Year When do our birds require the utmost care and consideration? The answer is during the molt. This crucial period is marked by significant stress as birds undergo a complex process of feather renewal, muscle replenishment, and bone repair. Both cocks and hens experience this challenging phase, m…
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Join us for an engaging discussion on Modern Breeding Practices and Their Pitfalls! After a brief hiatus, we returned with plans to explore the topic of molting. However, we ended up diving into the fascinating world of breeding methods instead. We covered a range of techniques and what it truly takes to successfully breed and create a new strain. …
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Success depends on you changing your mindset about health and disease prevention. As you know, I really like talking to breeders of all kinds. Breeding is breeding, and we can learn so much from great breeders, no matter the animal they are breeding. I too raise and breed pigeons, and having the opportunity to Interview a pigeon breeder has been on…
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This is an interview I did with Brian Reeder, on April 2, 2023. Since then, we did 4 more interviews, discussing the many aspects of chicken genetics and color of plumage. All these interviews will be available for our members of the Breeders Academy. The first interview was originally a 5 hour talk, and we talked about: Inbreeding and Hybrid Vigor…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text It's the final installment in our conditioning and keep series the "Last 3 Days". In this episode, we take on the final week of our keep plus, blacking out, final feeds, moisture control, hauling, and much more. We hope you have enjoyed this series and message us if you want to hear more episodes like these. T…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Part 2 of our three-part series on the last three days, prekeep, keep and getting them ready for the show. In this episode, Douglas & Big Mike discuss putting in the hard work of the first week of your keep and conditioning. We hope you enjoy the show and be sure to tune in next week for part 3. Try Rapido Roo…
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Join Kenny Troiano and his co-hosts Nancy Troiano, 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 insights to propel you to the next level. Don’t miss out on th…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text We sit down with feed designer and gamefowl enthusiast Carey Blackmon to discuss nutrition and the role feed plays in a flock's overall health. As always, we hope you enjoy the show. Try Rapido Rooster Gamefowl Supplement... you will be glad you did... available at www.rapidorooster.com…
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Join 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 husbandry, and the commitment to maintaining proper breed sta…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Big Mike and Douglas are recording a new series called the Last 3 Days covering conditioning and point. In part one we talk about the importance of selection and the pre-keep. We hope you enjoy and be sure to look for parts 2 & 3 coming soon. Try Rapido Rooster Gamefowl Supplement... you will be glad you did..…
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Join 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 insights to propel you to the next level. Don’t miss out on t…
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Join 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 address your questions and provide insights to propel you to…
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Send us a text Big Mike and Douglas discuss the best ways and the pitfalls of Americans coming to the Philippines to set up farms and participate in the Filipino gamefowl industry. We hope you enjoy the show. Try Rapido Rooster Gamefowl Supplement... you will be glad you did... available at www.rapidorooster.com Support the show…
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Join 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 of evolution, you can not only improve the way you br…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text We talk with Dwayne Ard, VP of the South Carolina Gamefowl Breeders Assc. and Board of Directors member for the UGBA. A very informative and educational discussion... enjoy Try Rapido Rooster Gamefowl Supplement... you will be glad you did... available at www.rapidorooster.com…
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Ep200 – 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 that of Prepotency. The problem is, for many breeders, Hybrid…
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Send us a text After traveling by sea and by air, Douglas and Big Mike finally meet up LIVE in Cebu. It was an incredible week of talking roosters, visiting the farm, swimming with the whale sharks and turtles and catching up on fun and gamefowl. We hope you enjoy. Try Rapido Rooster Gamefowl Supplement... you will be glad you did... available at w…
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Crossbreeding 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 crossbreeding, but also what's not so good about crossbre…
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Join 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 that I have asked my followers and members on my Faceboo…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text In this episode, Douglas and Big Mike discuss the different "dancing styles" of various bloodlines and how that plays out in different weapons. As always, we hope you enjoy the show. Try Rapido Rooster Gamefowl Supplement... you will be glad you did... available at www.rapidorooster.com…
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These 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 answers too. Not knowing whether they would work, and lacki…
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This 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 other hand, the breeders who did believe in creating …
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Most 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 little they know about the proper structure of the bird, the …
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Douglas and Big Mike take a look into the pros and cons of retiring in the Philippines. Everything from the cost of living to finding the right girl and should you bring your own bloodlines. Plus a lot more... We hope you enjoy the show Try Rapido Rooster Gamefowl Supplement... you will be glad you did... avai…
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What 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 controversial topic. This is a show you do not want to miss…
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What 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 true breeders, and most of the birds available are not p…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Douglas and Big Mike talk about the rules and traditions that govern our sport around the world. From Henry Wortham's American gaff rules published in 1961 to house rules and the variations from island to island in the Philippines. As always, we hope you enjoy. Try Rapido Rooster Gamefowl Supplement... you wil…
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Join 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 followers and members on my Facebook Page to contempla…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Probably one of the most informative shows we have ever done... Douglas and Big Mike sit down with poultry feed expert Jeff Mattocks to discuss what you should be feeding your gamefowl and why. We hope you enjoy this great episode. Try Rapido Rooster Gamefowl Supplement... you will be glad you did... available…
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The Misuse and Abuse of Antibiotics, and their Consequences – The question I have for you, are you using Medications, Antibiotics and Vaccinations Properly? Our Special Guest is Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo a Poultry Veterinarian, from UC Davis is here to address this very important and controversial subject. We all know how beneficial antibiotics and vacc…
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Join 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 followers and members on my Facebook Page to contempla…
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Send us a text Big Mike and Douglas take a look back at the gamefowl magazines from the past and discuss the question if the modern cocking world would support another future one. Please enjoy this bonus episode as we look back at some of the best gamefowl magazines that are no longer in business. Try Rapido Rooster Gamefowl Supplement... you will …
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There are many struggling beginners, who are having difficulty finding good, reliable and factual information. This includes topics such as husbandry practices, feeding and nutrition practices, health care and disease prevention practices, and yes, breeding. We’re not lacking teachers, but we are lacking good teachers who know what they are talking…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Thanks for joining us. This week Douglas and Big Mike tackle some of the questions from the live audience and also the email bag. So get your popcorn and let's talk chickens. Enjoy the show. Try Rapido Rooster Gamefowl Supplement... you will be glad you did... available at www.rapidorooster.com…
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