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by Birddog3412
Fri Dec 07, 2018 10:56 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Kansas
Replies: 3
Views: 4881

Re: Kansas

duckn66 wrote:It’s wet all over. Temps ahead this week are below freezing at night and at or above freezing daytime temps. Make sure you have a good set of MUD tires on your 4x4.
Thanks. The ground was froze enough to walk but bird numbers were way down.
by Birddog3412
Sat Dec 01, 2018 10:25 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Kansas
Replies: 3
Views: 4881

Kansas

Heading to Kansas this weekend to hunt private ground between Russell and Hoisington. I talked to the land owner yesterday and he said it was a swamp. My hope is with the snow and freezing weather that started this morning will freeze the ground. Are other parts of Kansas as bad if we need to move t...
by Birddog3412
Wed Feb 24, 2016 7:24 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How to look up pedigrees FDSB
Replies: 5
Views: 3008

Re: How to look up pedigrees FDSB

You can't. If you call they will give you a generation or two.
by Birddog3412
Sat May 04, 2013 7:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Thought it was weird
Replies: 8
Views: 3817

Re: Thought it was weird

If they were both braced with other females it shouldn't have been an issue. I assume dog A was braced with a female since she was labeled in season......how bout dog b? I had a situation last fall where I called in my entry on Wednesday, on Friday before the trial i noticed swelling. Saturday morni...
by Birddog3412
Thu Feb 28, 2013 11:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: English Pointer Coloration
Replies: 24
Views: 10086

Re: English Pointer Coloration

Am I the only one who gets sick to their stomach looking at pics of showdogs with their tails straight back??? :D
by Birddog3412
Wed Feb 20, 2013 1:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Where there were birds
Replies: 34
Views: 10301

Re: Where there were birds

The coyote, dog, turkey, deer.....whatever, they dont have to catch the covey birds to kill them. They bust a covey by accident or on purpose at dusk (heck even in the middle of the night) and the birds dont have time to covey up before dark and freeze. But like several of you I do not think this is...
by Birddog3412
Wed Jan 30, 2013 4:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Wormer
Replies: 6
Views: 2376

Re: Wormer

http://www.bigdweb.com/SAFE-GUARD-10-SU ... nfo/1850S/#

I use this.....1ml/4lbs


I use to use the paste at 1/2 tube/50lbs but the liquid is much cheaper.
by Birddog3412
Thu Jan 24, 2013 9:17 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Red flannel dog food
Replies: 10
Views: 8245

Re: Red flannel dog food

Big Dave wrote:I have had pretty good luck with the PMI Prime formula, 26-18.
Me too, just bought some today, 4 50lb bags for $117. Been feeding it for 3 years. My dogs do Great on it. I tried Diamond Extreme Athlete for about 3 months 2 years ago. I couldnt tell a difference and it was $38 for a 37.5lb bag.
by Birddog3412
Wed Jan 02, 2013 3:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Illinois ready to introduce gun ban BIG TIME!
Replies: 32
Views: 9516

Re: Illinois ready to introduce gun ban BIG TIME!

And people wonder why I hate Illinois so much. Gosh, just put up a 15ft fence around the state with razor wire around the top and drop the lifers off in this state and move the rest of us out to decent states. Corry Or maybe all counties from I 80 south should vote for an Ordinance of Secession !! ...
by Birddog3412
Tue Jan 01, 2013 7:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Illinois ready to introduce gun ban BIG TIME!
Replies: 32
Views: 9516

Re: Illinois ready to introduce gun ban BIG TIME!

Im am not sure if this is true or not. Illinois has a big gun issue at this point. Illinois is the only state without a conceal carry permit (thanks Cook county for this and everything). Two weeks ago the Supreme Court said this is unconstitutional and you have 180 days to do something about it. So ...
by Birddog3412
Tue Jan 01, 2013 5:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ferrel Miller
Replies: 69
Views: 27855

Re: Ferrel Miller

Gauge, Not sure who you are??? I kind of agree with with Ron......I have wondered if you are Ross stirring the pot. I kind of know Ross.....I bought a daughter of Guard Rail from him last summer. I have seen Caladens Rail Hawk, and he is a very nice dog but he will be competing against a lot of very...
by Birddog3412
Thu Dec 06, 2012 8:21 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Strength Training
Replies: 6
Views: 2864

Re: Strength Training

From what I have read and been told....18 months at the earliest before roading or adding weights.
by Birddog3412
Sun Oct 21, 2012 12:23 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Can I teach my young ES to whoa without birds
Replies: 7
Views: 2222

Re: Can I teach my young ES to whoa without birds

you are fine to teach a dog to whoa without birds. To me whoa means stop, nothing to do with birds but Different training books/people do it different ways.
by Birddog3412
Wed Sep 26, 2012 10:16 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What do I need to bring?
Replies: 15
Views: 4875

Re: What do I need to bring?

Phone number and address of the local Vet! Had a dog get in a barb wire fence in SD one year.
by Birddog3412
Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:46 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: How long do you feed puppy food
Replies: 22
Views: 7956

Re: How long do you feed puppy food

I never feed puppy food. I have read a lot of articles about how puppy food is a manufactures bread and butter. Most talked about the only difference is the size of the kibble. I feed the same thing to everything. No problems.
by Birddog3412
Sat Sep 08, 2012 2:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Give State in your profile.
Replies: 8
Views: 3056

Re: Give State in your profile.

It would also eliminate the most freauently asked question on this board "WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?" :D
by Birddog3412
Tue Aug 14, 2012 2:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pigeons
Replies: 2
Views: 1304

Re: pigeons

Thanks, I saw his add. Hes 4 plus hours North of me. I would like to find something a little closer.
by Birddog3412
Mon Aug 13, 2012 5:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pigeons
Replies: 2
Views: 1304

pigeons

Looking for some in Southern Illinois.
by Birddog3412
Fri Jun 29, 2012 9:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Coyotes and Birddogs.
Replies: 52
Views: 15287

Re: Coyotes and Birddogs.

Never had any issues with a dog getting hurt but I have killed several while hunting. 4 years ago I was free running two of my dogs off my 4 wheeler. A coyote was running along with us. He was within 20 or so yards at one point. I headed to the house with the dogs, put them up and grabbed a shotgun....
by Birddog3412
Tue Jun 26, 2012 7:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: at what age do they point?
Replies: 25
Views: 8373

Re: at what age do they point?

If you are talking sight pointing a wing or rag, anytime. But do not worry if they wont. I have had pups scent pointing a pidgeon at 8 weeks or so but usually at that age they just want to catch it.
by Birddog3412
Tue Jun 26, 2012 12:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New laws proposed by the USDA.
Replies: 8
Views: 4031

Re: New laws proposed by the USDA.

Illinois already has a similar law. If you have 5 or more breeding females you are suppose to be registered with the state, pay fees, get inspected, etc. Not really inforced, how could they? In most cases the only way it is applied is if someone is selling whole sale to a pet store.
by Birddog3412
Mon Jun 04, 2012 8:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Wild Birds Holding For Pointing Dogs - A Misconception
Replies: 46
Views: 11231

Re: Wild Birds Holding For Pointing Dogs - A Misconception

Your buddy who has always owned flushing dogs says your rangy pointing dog is busting birds out of his/her gun range. Is he/she absolutely correct? Will all species of wild birds hold perfectly in any type of cover & weather conditions, at any point during a season, regardless of whether they've be...
by Birddog3412
Wed May 23, 2012 8:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: HELP, FROZEN SEMEN
Replies: 5
Views: 1678

Re: HELP, FROZEN SEMEN

Cajun Casey wrote:Didi you contact the University of Illinois Vet College?
I was hoping to find something a little closer but it looks like that is what I will have to do. Thanks
by Birddog3412
Wed May 23, 2012 6:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: HELP, FROZEN SEMEN
Replies: 5
Views: 1678

HELP, FROZEN SEMEN

I am looking for a vet in central Illinois or Indiana that has experience AIing using frozen semen. My normal vet wont even mess with using fresh semen.
by Birddog3412
Sun May 20, 2012 8:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Elhew Sinbad?
Replies: 13
Views: 7503

Re: Elhew Sinbad?

I believe Sinbad is 8. He has two littermates that are champion shooting dogs as well, Merrihills Carolina and Merrihills Dakota. Along with a littermate brother Merrihills Brute who has shooting dog and all age wins. His sire Crocket (Island Grove Brute) is a really good dog and his littermate Isla...
by Birddog3412
Tue May 15, 2012 7:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Breeding sight-unseen, would you?
Replies: 41
Views: 9078

Re: Breeding sight-unseen, would you?

I wonder if it has ever happend that a dog win the National and that was his first Championship. Could happen with this dog as I don't think he is a Champion. That would be interesting to find out if it has ever happend before. You are correct he has not won a championship but I would be willing to...
by Birddog3412
Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How close is to close?
Replies: 65
Views: 14806

Re: How close is to close?

Does the registry have and guidelines about line breeding or inbreeding, i mean would FDSB register a breeding of littermates or Sire/daughter? Fester No you can register whatever, littermates, mother to son, dad to daughter. The field just want their money. I have a litter due in a month that the ...
by Birddog3412
Thu Apr 05, 2012 5:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How close is to close?
Replies: 65
Views: 14806

Re: How close is to close?

SCT wrote:I think half brother/sister is close but a good plan, especially with both pups from the same father. At least it sounds good to me.
What is your reasoning for same sire and not the same dam?
by Birddog3412
Wed Apr 04, 2012 12:57 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: can you worm....
Replies: 4
Views: 1897

Re: can you worm....

The dose I give is .1 cc per 10 lbs year round. If you are giving ivomectin for heartworms only it is a smaller dose yet. I use to use the ivomec .27% (basically 1/4 the strength as the 1%) but they quit making it. It was alot easier to measure and give to smaller dogs. I believe my dose on it was ....
by Birddog3412
Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:41 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Puppy shot question
Replies: 7
Views: 3548

Re: Puppy shot question

My pups get 3, 5 way shots between 6 and 12 weeks. I read a posting a few months ago from the American board of Vet (something like that). I believe it recommended 3 shots at 8, 12, and 16 weeks.
by Birddog3412
Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:37 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: can you worm....
Replies: 4
Views: 1897

Re: can you worm....

kninebirddog wrote:yes
Safeguard is safe for pregnant dogs
This is true, I usually worm with Panacur (same thing) about half way through gestation. I also continue with ivomec monthly while preagnant.
by Birddog3412
Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: DNA
Replies: 2
Views: 958

Re: DNA

I had a female DNA'd last summer and it was $60
by Birddog3412
Sat Feb 25, 2012 5:31 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Setter guys
Replies: 8
Views: 2857

Re: Setter guys

Wildweeds wrote:chest thing is more than likely because the dog get's pissy about it
No thats not it, cause we shaved off that billy goat beard a few days later and he didnt move.
by Birddog3412
Fri Feb 24, 2012 9:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Setter guys
Replies: 8
Views: 2857

Setter guys

I have been running dogs alot with another guy. He has a setter male owned by an older gentlemen. The older guy shaved him all but the tail, which I know is pretty common. One thing though, he left a strip of hair on the front of the dogs chest just below the neck. I guess it is some time of traditi...
by Birddog3412
Mon Feb 13, 2012 2:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Possible Future Breeding/Your Thoughts?
Replies: 35
Views: 11757

Re: Possible Future Breeding/Your Thoughts?

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by Birddog3412
Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel Setups
Replies: 16
Views: 6632

Re: Kennel Setups

Birddog3412 i like the setup! I cannot tell the type of flooring though from the pictures off my phone. Please let me know. I have checked out the plastic slotted ones from farm tek but cost was crazy for.the amount i needed. Thanks One of them has the rubber coated scott kennel flooring. I think i...
by Birddog3412
Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Kennel Setups
Replies: 16
Views: 6632

Re: Kennel Setups

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by Birddog3412
Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Release word
Replies: 14
Views: 5220

Re: Release word

I had a Cheasapeake that released on her name. It was so neat teasing her with other names close. Her name was Reba, you could yell rebel, red, retard, whatever, she wouldnt move until she heard Reba.
by Birddog3412
Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: need feedback!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1422

Re: need feedback!!

If it is a young dog I would wait until it warms up. You want him to love the water.
by Birddog3412
Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bits of Advice for New Trialers By Tom Ward
Replies: 2
Views: 1398

Re: Bits of Advice for New Trialers By Tom Ward

Good article. I read it the other day.
by Birddog3412
Wed Jan 04, 2012 7:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Would you buy a Garmin 320
Replies: 14
Views: 4312

Re: Would you buy a Garmin 320

All these companies are searching for the next best thing. There is always going to be something new that the companies are claiming is better. Buy it now and get some use this season, really learn to use it over the summer. Then in a couple years buy the newer better one. :D
by Birddog3412
Mon Jan 02, 2012 4:43 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Rabies
Replies: 11
Views: 5219

Re: Rabies

wems2371 wrote: I've yet to read anywhere, where the 1 year and 3 year vaccine differentiate in composition, and would be open to knowing if they are.
I am very curious on this also. I have been told there is not a difference???
by Birddog3412
Sun Jan 01, 2012 12:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Erin's Pointers
Replies: 21
Views: 7952

Re: Erin's Pointers

You will not go wrong buying a dog of of Sean or Sean Pat. FIRST CLASS PEOPLE....FIRST CLASS OPERATION....FIRST CLASS DOGS. I was up their last week to pick up my female Jewel, she was bred to Erins Braveheart. I have a male and female out of her and Stoney River from last year, great pups. I plan o...
by Birddog3412
Thu Dec 15, 2011 9:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: FDSB Ch Rotolactor
Replies: 7
Views: 2295

Re: FDSB Ch Rotolactor

I believe Ch Rotolactor would have been a maternal great-grand sire of HOF Ch Smart.
by Birddog3412
Sat Oct 22, 2011 10:01 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Tetanus
Replies: 10
Views: 2885

Re: Tetanus

I had a dog step on a sharp piece of metal. I called my vet to ask about a tetnus shot. He said in 35 years he had never given a dog a tetnus shot but if I wanted one to bring her in. I didn't. What are the signs of tetnus?
by Birddog3412
Thu Oct 20, 2011 4:32 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: coyotes
Replies: 55
Views: 12501

Re: coyotes

Ive seen and killed them in the 30 to 60 lb range. They very in size, and sometimes look alot bigger in the winter when they have a full coat of hair. The very in color from light brown to very dark, almost black. My uncle has one mounted and it looks black. I have never seen any first hand attacks,...
by Birddog3412
Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: All Age Dogs
Replies: 58
Views: 11615

Re: All Age Dogs

Vision wrote:
Vonzeppelinkennels wrote:This is probably a question for the Old Timers but I thought you were an Old Timer? :lol: :P
I went to my first field trial in 1976. Does that make me an old timer?
Well yes :mrgreen: I wasn't born yet and my parents had only been married a year!!
by Birddog3412
Wed Oct 12, 2011 1:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Which line of Pointer do you think is the most intelligent?
Replies: 51
Views: 14640

Re: Which line of Pointer do you think is the most intelligent?

I don't think this question can have an honest answer, just personal preference. It is like asking which nationality is the smartest human? :D I really like and have had great luck with dogs that are 1/2 to 3/4 elhew, with an outcross to joe shadow or island grove brute. My uncle owned igb mom, isla...
by Birddog3412
Sun Oct 02, 2011 6:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Perfect Pedigree Issues
Replies: 13
Views: 4936

Re: Perfect Pedigree Issues

I am very confused. Why do you need to edit a pedigee? Did it change or are you just wanting to add titles and ch? I don't believe that you can edit any pedigee. Only the ones u create. Just make a new one. I don't believe grant is running this site anymore. Get ahold of one of the mods for more in...