In this powerful continuation of our Smart Selection series, we dig deeper into how to make informed, effective breeding decisions for your poultry flock. Whether you're selecting for meat, eggs, show quality, or broodiness, this episode is packed with real-life examples, practical tips, and honest conversations about how to assess and improve your birds.

We cover the importance of early environment, tracking maturity rates, identifying “early bloomers” vs. late-developers, the power of journaling your observations, and the tools and techniques serious poultry keepers use to evaluate birds objectively and efficiently.

You’ll hear about managing emotional bias, selecting from the middle of the bell curve, using calipers, color-coded bands, and even lighting tips to enhance bird evaluation. Plus, we discuss trap nesting, pedigree mating, and creating sustainable, well-balanced flocks that meet your goals—whether you’re breeding for the table, the egg basket, or the showroom.

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