Master Exhibitor Tyrel Thurston Talks Saxony Ducks, Waterfowl Breeding & Show Secrets

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! In this episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, we welcome a passionate and knowledgeable guest — Tyrel Thurston — for his first-ever podcast appearance ! Based in Montana and soon relocating to Wisconsin, Tyrel is a Master Exhibitor with the APA and ABA , known for his dedication to quality waterfowl and poultry breeding. We dive deep into: The Saxony duck breed — history, temperament, egg production, and show potential What makes Saxony ducks the quadruple threat : egg layers, meat birds, beautiful for exhibition, and pet-worthy personalities Tyrell's thoughts on line breeding, outcrossing , and how he’s increasing size and quality in his flock Incubation tips and hatch rates (including a 204/209 duckling hatch rate success!) His waterfowl breeding projects, including Black East Indies, Welsh Harlequins, and Gray Rowans How he balances full-time concrete work, poultry breeding, and national shows Tyrell shares stories from the road, earning exhibitor awards, and practical advice on raising ducks successfully — whether you’re breeding for show, utility, or backyard pets. 💬 Interested in Saxony ducks or want to connect with Tyrell? Reach out to him on Facebook . 👉 Subscribe and hit the 🔔 for more in-depth poultry episodes with breeders, experts, and true poultry nerds. Saxony duck breed, Tyrell Thurston, poultry breeder interview, duck breeding tips, waterfowl for show, APA master exhibitor, ABA master breeder, Saxony ducks for show, exhibition poultry podcast, duck hatching tips, best ducks for backyard, Saxony duck egg production, line breeding vs outcrossing, how to breed ducks for size, friendly duck breeds, Saxony ducks personality, poultry nerds podcast Join Carey of Show Pro Farm Supply and Jennifer of Bryant's Roost as we delve into chickens and quail (mostly) to help you enjoy your birds more and worry less. Backyard chicken keeping shouldnt be stressfull, let's get back to the simple days IncubationMAsterclass.com is an online course designed to walk with you during your incubation journey to maximize your efforts. Invest in yourself with Incubaiton Masterclass Support the show Feel Free to email us at - info@poultrynerdspodcast.com Join us on Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/PoultryNerds Sign up for News at PoultryNerds.com EggFoam.com get your egg shippers and live shipping boxes and always get free shipping! ShowPro feed supplement for all your feathered friends! Grow them bigger and healthier with the best ingredients. Coturnix Quail hatching eggs from Bryant's Roost, including jumbo celadons! Quail cartons and Supplies from Double R Farms Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a review, we appreciate you. And if you have a subject request, email us. PoultryNerds@Gmail.com