# Ep283 - When Good Strains Go Bad: How to Fix Hidden Flaws in Your Bloodline

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Podcast: [Bred to Perfection](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bred-to-perfection-92813)
Published: 2026-03-30T08:30:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4541

## Resource

Unwanted Traits, Recessive Surprises, and the Genetic Tools Every Serious Breeder Must Master Every breeder eventually faces it, that moment when a hidden flaw suddenly appears in a line you've spent years refining. Is it a throwback? Bad luck? A hidden recessive? Or a deeper genetic issue waiting to surface? In this episode, we break down why good strains sometimes reveal bad traits , and more importantly, how to correct those problems without losing the heart of your bloodline. You'll learn how recessive genes operate, why purity creates predictability, and how disciplined selection can transform setbacks into improvements. We'll discuss how to identify monogenic vs. polygenic traits, why adding outside blood almost always makes things worse, and how to rebuild your strain from one cock and one hen, your Adam and Eve. Whether you're breeding chickens or gamefowl, for show, performance, or utility, this episode teaches you how to think like a geneticist and breed like a master. Good strains don't fall apart, they reveal what's been hidden all along. Your job is to read the clues, make smart decisions, and refine your line for generations to come. #PoultryBreeding, #GamefowlBreeding, #ChickenGenetics, #StrainBuilding, #RecessiveGenes, #Line-breeding, #SelectiveBreeding, #BackyardBreeders, #HeritagePoultry, #BreedersMindset, #GeneticPurity 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. Watch Bred to Perfection Live Mondays and Fridays at 6 PM PST / 9 PM EST on YouTube Join Kenny Troiano and guests as…

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