In this insightful episode of The Poultry Keepers Podcast , host Rip Stalvey is joined by Mandelyn Royal and John Gunterman to explore one of the most powerful yet misunderstood aspects of poultry breeding: Smart Selection . Whether you're raising birds for eggs, meat, show, or heritage preservation, this conversation breaks down how purposeful culling and intentional selection can make or break your flock's future. Discover when and how to begin selecting birds, how to use records and daily observations to evaluate progress, and why even small decisions during brooding can have long-term impacts on flock quality. From choosing which chicks to keep, to identifying hidden structural flaws, to weighing birds for growth tracking, this episode is packed with practical, proven strategies. If you're ready to move beyond maintenance and toward meaningful flock improvement, this is a must-listen. #PoultryKeepersPodcast #PoultryKeepers360 #SmartSelection #BackyardChickens #HeritageBreeds #FlockImprovement #PoultryBreeding #ShowProFarmSupply #ChickenGenetics #PurposefulCulling #BetterBirdsBetterFlocks #FlockManagement You can email us at -
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