#Vigor twitch how to

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.The proper breeding age and limits of breeding.Improving your strain by reducing the size of your flock.The relationship between dark meat and fast twitch muscle.

#Vigor twitch how to

How to properly cook your fowl to achieve great flavor and tender meat.

The importance of conformation of body.

So if you have not listened to Part 1, stop what you are doing, listen to that one first, then come back and listen to part 2.

Breeding and other breeding methods, such as – rolling matings and spiral matings.

The problems associated with bringing in new birds.

A breeding method, that all gamefowl breeders should about, known as Recumbent Reciprocal Selection.

The benefits of reducing the gene pool.And how culling may be more important than breeding.The importance of using proper breeding methods.Welcome to Part 2 of our interview with Master Breeder and author, Don Schrider.