{"podcast":{"title":"Bred to Perfection","slug":"bred-to-perfection-92813","podcast_index_feed_id":92813,"rss_url":"https://bredtoperfection.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.breedersacademy.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/4/c/a/94ca25840bf4078fd959afa2a1bf1c87/Banner_Bred_to_Perfection.png","author":"Kenny Troiano","episode_count":306,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bred-to-perfection-92813"},"episode":{"title":"Ep289 - Evolutionary Factors that can Change the Direction of Your Strain - Part 2","slug":"ep289-evolutionary-factors-that-can-change-the-direction-of-your-strain-part-2","published_at":"2026-05-11T08:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bred-to-perfection-92813/ep289-evolutionary-factors-that-can-change-the-direction-of-your-strain-part-2","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bred-to-perfection-92813","url":"https://www.breedersacademy.com","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bredtoperfection/Ep289_-_Evolutionary_Factors_that_Change_Your_Strain.mp3?dest-id=1510559","summary":"Have you ever wondered how we ended up with chickens that lay 300 eggs a year or grow to market weight in just a few weeks? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the science behind chicken breeds and commercial strains —and it's more than just DNA. Join us as we explore how evolutionary mechanisms like natural selection, artificial selection, genetic drift, gene flow, and mutation shape the chickens we know today. But we're going even deeper—into the world of epigenetics , where genes can be switched on or off by the environment, diet, stress, or even selective breeding itself. We'll uncover: How farmers and scientists use selective breeding to develop broilers and layers Why genetic drift and gene flow affect rare and local breeds The role of mutations in creating traits like feather type, color, and growth rate How epigenetic changes may influence productivity, behavior, and health—without changing a single base of DNA Whether you're a poultry enthusiast, breeder, student, or just curious about how science shapes our food systems, this episode is packed with insights on the biology of chicken breeding and evolution . 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 #ChickenGenetics #SelectiveBreeding #PoultryScience #Epigenetics #AnimalBreeding #BroilersAndLayers #GeneticDiversity #SustainableFarming #LivestockGenetics #FarmScience #FoodSystems #BredToPerfection Make sure to follow and watch our future shows. We plan to dive deep into the world of breeding and geneti…","meta_description":"Have you ever wondered how we ended up with chickens that lay 300 eggs a year or grow to market weight in just a few weeks? In this episode, we take a dee…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3894,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bred-to-perfection-92813/episodes/ep289-evolutionary-factors-that-can-change-the-direction-of-your-strain-part-2/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bred-to-perfection-92813/ep289-evolutionary-factors-that-can-change-the-direction-of-your-strain-part-2.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}