Ep310 - Breeding a Better Laying Hen with Don Schrider

In this episode, we welcome back poultry expert Don Schrider to explore one of the most important topics for breeders and backyard chicken keepers alike: how to breed a better laying hen. It’s been four years since Don last joined us, and he returns with a wealth of knowledge drawn from decades of experience, research, and practical breeding success. This episode is packed with practical advice on selecting the best birds for your breeding program. Learn how to evaluate hens and roosters for egg production traits, body conformation, vigor, and reproductive health using hands-on techniques like pelvic spacing and the Hogan Method. We also cover Don’s essential “Rules of Breeding,” including how to offset faults, intensify desirable traits, and apply the Law of 10% to consistently improve your flock. Whether you're a breeder or backyard chicken keeper, this episode gives you a clear roadmap to building a more productive flock. If you’re serious about breeding, this is a conversation you can’t afford to skip. #PoultryBreeding #LayingHens #BackyardChickens #ChickenBreeding #EggProduction #HomesteadingLife #SustainableFarming #ChickenKeeping #BreedBetterChickens #FarmEducation #PoultryTips #HeritageBreeds 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 - Friday’s at 6 PM PST / 9 PM EST on YouTube - Join Kenny Troiano and guests as they explore advanced breeding techniques, poultry nutrition, health management, and genetic sustainability-all with one goal: helping you create high-quality, long-lasting strains. See ya there! Kenny Troiano Founder of "The Breeders Academy" We specialize in breeding, and breeding related topics. This includes proper selection practices and the use of proven breeding programs. It is our mission to provide our followers and members a greater understanding of poultry breeding, poultry genetics, poultry health care and disease prevention, and how to improve the production and performance ability of your fowl. If you are interested in creating a strain, or improving your established strain, you are in the right place. We also want to encourage you to join us at the Breeders Academy, where we will not only help you increase your knowledge of breeding and advance your skills as a breeder, but improve the quality and performance of your fowl. If you would like to learn more, go to: https://www.breedersacademy.com