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by Equismith
Mon Mar 23, 2015 7:22 am
Forum: Training
Topic: New Brittany, New to Gun Dogs, and Commendation
Replies: 14
Views: 6177

Re: New Brittany, New to Gun Dogs, and Commendation

Not sure on another Britt. I have a male Britt also. No pups are in the future from them. Libby will be 8 soon and she still thinks she's two. She's 100% energy when out and running.
by Equismith
Fri Mar 20, 2015 7:07 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New Brittany, New to Gun Dogs, and Commendation
Replies: 14
Views: 6177

Re: New Brittany, New to Gun Dogs, and Commendation

I've been absent for a long while. Just an update on Libby. She'll be 8 this year. When lead went sky high and shells did too, I went back to my bows.

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by Equismith
Thu Oct 29, 2009 4:57 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Raw Rash on Brit's neck
Replies: 2
Views: 1255

Re: Raw Rash on Brit's neck

All healed. Cone removed. Fingers crossed...... :D
by Equismith
Sat Oct 24, 2009 7:57 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Raw Rash on Brit's neck
Replies: 2
Views: 1255

Raw Rash on Brit's neck

My Brit got a raw spot from her collar. I noticed it about two weeks ago. I removed her collar and found that one of the brass rivets had a snag to it. I washed the area and covered it in anti-biotic ointment but her scratching has it spreading. It started out about the size of a dime. Now it's a bi...
by Equismith
Sat Aug 15, 2009 12:32 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: North Carolina Guys and Gals
Replies: 38
Views: 13979

Re: North Carolina Guys and Gals

I'm up for a Camp LeJune hunt. What would I need to do? Do they require a safety class prior to hunting on post? I have my NC license without problem. Do they hassle you about bringing firearms on the installation? Weblinks? My wife's folks are from Trenton and Pollocksville. And I'd like to hear mo...
by Equismith
Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:08 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: North Carolina Guys and Gals
Replies: 38
Views: 13979

Re: North Carolina Guys and Gals

Just want to bump this up to get some thoughts of any hunts this fall in NC.

Dove

Quail

Grouse
by Equismith
Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:44 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: North Carolina Guys and Gals
Replies: 38
Views: 13979

Re: North Carolina Guys and Gals

No gators in this part of NC. MAybe down WIlmingtom way and south of there, but the Sandhills don't have any. We have copperheads, rattlesnakes, and some cottonmouths, although brown water snakes are commonly mistaken for a cottonmouth. Cottonmouths are kinda rare. We also have coral snakes, but eve...
by Equismith
Mon Jan 05, 2009 8:54 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: North Carolina Guys and Gals
Replies: 38
Views: 13979

Re: North Carolina Guys and Gals

just bought a box of quail from chriscoe farm in seagrove. it was really nice, easy to find, friendly people, good prices, and flight conditioned quail. i know, because one already flew away from me. playing a little fetch with one now, lacey is getting better and better at retrieving. she has gone...
by Equismith
Tue Dec 23, 2008 3:44 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: North Carolina Guys and Gals
Replies: 38
Views: 13979

Re: North Carolina Guys and Gals

webfoot, where do you get birds? im in chapel hill and cant find any. I can't answer for webfoot, but Kennedy Game Farm in Robbins sells quail. So does Chriscoe Game Farm in Coleridge/Seagrove. I'm sure there's someone close to Chapel Hill that sells. You may even want to look at this link... http:...
by Equismith
Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:22 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: North Carolina Guys and Gals
Replies: 38
Views: 13979

Re: North Carolina Guys and Gals

I bagged everyone she pointed except one. When it flushed, it went straight for the house across the road and was about 10 yards from the road when it flushed. I just watched it fly away. I was way too close to the house to even think of trying a shot in that direction. I'll go back. But better prep...
by Equismith
Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:52 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: North Carolina Guys and Gals
Replies: 38
Views: 13979

Re: North Carolina Guys and Gals

The photos will follow this post. You can form your own opinion of Anderson Creek Hunting and Preserve, LLC. Here's how the day went: A short story. I called Anderson Creek on Thursday to confirm my arrival time of around 11:30am on Friday. I was a bit early, arriving around 11:10am. I arrived to fi...
by Equismith
Fri Dec 19, 2008 11:29 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: North Carolina Guys and Gals
Replies: 38
Views: 13979

Re: North Carolina Guys and Gals

I had a decent time, but I'll relay the details later. I have a few photos. It's 0030 hours and I'm pooped. Gotta get some rest.
by Equismith
Wed Dec 17, 2008 6:32 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: North Carolina Guys and Gals
Replies: 38
Views: 13979

Re: North Carolina Guys and Gals

I'm set for Friday ty 11:30.

If anyone else might go, I'll see you there.
by Equismith
Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:15 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: North Carolina Guys and Gals
Replies: 38
Views: 13979

Re: North Carolina Guys and Gals

I called and spoke with Kyle at the preserve. Man what a nice fellow. He's busy with college exams so replying to my emails isn't top priority for him. I can completely understand! As for as I am planning now, Friday it is. $70 for ten birds released. No guide fees. I'm trying to get the wife to go ...
by Equismith
Mon Dec 15, 2008 7:57 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: North Carolina Guys and Gals
Replies: 38
Views: 13979

Re: North Carolina Guys and Gals

I'm trying to arrange a trip to Anderson Creek this Friday if they will ever answer my emails. I wish they'd remove the email link from their website if they will not answer them.

I'm going to try their phone numbers.
by Equismith
Sat Dec 13, 2008 5:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stopping one dog from chewing the other's collar
Replies: 7
Views: 7847

Re: Stopping one dog from chewing the other's collar

I guess I want the collars on the dogs in the rare chance they get out of the kennel. That way my name and number are on the collars. Although the top of the kennel is wired and electric, they have not escaped.... yet... I guess I could chip'em. Neither are. Where might I find the bitter apple stuff?
by Equismith
Sat Dec 13, 2008 7:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stopping one dog from chewing the other's collar
Replies: 7
Views: 7847

Stopping one dog from chewing the other's collar

My feamle Brit will not stop chewing my male Brit's collar. I've gone through one nice leather one and a ragged nylon one. I've gone to a chain collar for the male. Any suggestions on how to stop the female from this habit? I'm scared she's going to lose some teeth when they play. Aside from buildin...
by Equismith
Sun Dec 07, 2008 5:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stay of Execution...
Replies: 27
Views: 8215

Re: Stay of Execution...

Just so you guys know how I got Beacon, this is the photo my sister sent me out of the blue before I went to the pound to get him.

I was kinda hooked from the start....

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He's much happier now. So am I.
by Equismith
Sat Dec 06, 2008 2:44 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: North Carolina Guys and Gals
Replies: 38
Views: 13979

Re: North Carolina Guys and Gals

luke0927 wrote:Im in GA I thought about coming up to NC to try and find some grouse i hear its a little better than GA how far are you from the GA line?
Maybe 5 hours or more. Quite a haul.... :|
by Equismith
Sat Dec 06, 2008 6:49 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: North Carolina Guys and Gals
Replies: 38
Views: 13979

Re: North Carolina Guys and Gals

Thanks MCHD. I figured folks could post their whereabouts in this thread and then who knows what could happen. I need to get my Brit out this fall/winter. She's nearing a year-and-a-half and I want to get her exposed to a real hunting situation (at least as real as it gets around here :oops: ). Acco...
by Equismith
Fri Dec 05, 2008 4:47 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: North Carolina Guys and Gals
Replies: 38
Views: 13979

North Carolina Guys and Gals

Just wanted to start a thread for any NC folks who might want to try to get connected for a hunt. I am thinking about trying to go here: http://www.andersoncreekhunting.com/ There really aren't many wild birds in NC anymore. Hunting preserves are about the only option. I have sent Anderson Creek an ...
by Equismith
Fri Nov 28, 2008 1:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stay of Execution...
Replies: 27
Views: 8215

Re: Stay of Execution...

I just found this thread today....Great job Equismith! Kudos to you for giving him a second chance in life! Kristi Thank you. I'm sure if he were close by to any of you all and y'all knew he was there, you'd all have done the same thing. It was hard leaving all the others behind. My wife cried for ...
by Equismith
Wed Nov 26, 2008 9:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stay of Execution...
Replies: 27
Views: 8215

Re: Stay of Execution...

Equismith, any updates for us? How is it going? No boos and hisses please.... I took him to the vet this morning for a gelding.....he's recovering in his crate right now. I've been feeding him morn and eve but he's dropped about 3 pounds. I gotta give him more. He and Libby play all day in the outs...
by Equismith
Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:24 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Training older dog that has had zero training...
Replies: 12
Views: 5491

Re: Training older dog that has had zero training...

drugs dont solve mental problems they mask them I would use that course as a last result I hear ya bobman. I have not filled the script yet. I doubt I will. He's bonding well. I think that's some of the reason for the crate anxiety. We're slowly making progress. He's becoming palyful and has taken ...
by Equismith
Tue Nov 18, 2008 7:37 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Training older dog that has had zero training...
Replies: 12
Views: 5491

Training older dog that has had zero training...

I rescued a Brit from a local shelter. He's not been neutered and I'm guessing he's about 4 years old. He's currently 35lbs. He doesn't do anything. Lead, whoa, here, no, etc... I have the Delmar Smith/Bill Tarrant book and several others as well as a few DVDs. I have not had time to review them yet...
by Equismith
Sun Nov 16, 2008 8:51 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stay of Execution...
Replies: 27
Views: 8215

Re: Stay of Execution...

kninebirddog wrote:In other words beacon has found a wonderful rescue forever home

Did he worm his way into your hearts that quick :wink: :mrgreen:
Yep. No denying it. :oops:
by Equismith
Sat Nov 15, 2008 9:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stay of Execution...
Replies: 27
Views: 8215

Re: Stay of Execution...

Hey all, just so you know, I'm keeping Beacon. I'm sorry if I gave the impression he was available for adoption.

I plan on helping the guy for good. :)
by Equismith
Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stay of Execution...
Replies: 27
Views: 8215

Re: Stay of Execution...

They had named him Sunbeam.

I am calling him Beacon.

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by Equismith
Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stay of Execution...
Replies: 27
Views: 8215

Re: Stay of Execution...

I'm guessing he's about 4 years old. Right now he's about 35lbs. Maybe 40 at the most. He's ribby and his hip bones are visible. His teeth are in great shape, but he needs a cleaning on the back ones. He paws constantly at his crate floor near the crate door. He howls when I'm not visible to him. Th...
by Equismith
Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stay of Execution...
Replies: 27
Views: 8215

Stay of Execution...

I rescued this guy from certain doom today. They thought he was a springer Spaniel. He's a great little Brit...

He was to be destroyed on Tuesday.

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by Equismith
Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:46 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: First heat.... when??
Replies: 8
Views: 1773

Re: First heat.... when??

Hey gar, Libby will be 1 year old the 23rd of Aug. She just finished her first heat cycle about two weeks ago. I think she may have had a silent one about two months ago, but I'm not sure. I'm still debating the spay route. Right now I'm leaning towards spaying. After her first "season" of hunting (...
by Equismith
Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:09 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog first-aid kit...
Replies: 5
Views: 2008

Re: Dog first-aid kit...

by Equismith
Tue Jun 24, 2008 3:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: $$ Field Trial Horse? $$
Replies: 48
Views: 16735

Re: $$ Field Trial Horse? $$

Well, I must be lucky. I attended my first field trial as a spectator a month or two ago and jumped in the saddle for the first time in 20-odd years and rode for a couple of hours. I had a great time and obviously had a great horse. It has been giving me the horse bug - but after reading this threa...
by Equismith
Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:19 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog food around the country
Replies: 155
Views: 31843

Re: Dog food around the country

I'll ask the local WM if they will stock the 40lb bags. As for a 20lb bag, I have three dogs, not high on the physically active meter, and that 20lbs will last about a week and a half. Roughly $10 per week I guess. They ain't skinny and their coats are nicely shiny.
by Equismith
Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:44 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog food around the country
Replies: 155
Views: 31843

Re: Dog food around the country

Equismith, My gosh, what part of the world do you live in?! For WalMart to be the cheapest place to buy food is hard to believe. You should be able to buy P. ProPlan or Diamond Performance for what you are paying for Maxximum, and I would think they are comparable of quality. I don't think WalMarts...
by Equismith
Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:51 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog food around the country
Replies: 155
Views: 31843

Re: Dog food around the country

You can't tell how good a feed is by looking at the bag, but it's a good start. Good list of ingredients, but I wouldn't pay .80 a lb.. As I've said before, WalMart is a horrible place to buy dog food. Around here Wal-Mart's prices can't be beat. Better than Food Lion, all the vet clinics, Lowe's F...
by Equismith
Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:05 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog food around the country
Replies: 155
Views: 31843

Re: Dog food around the country

Maxximum Lamb and Rice

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less than $16 for 20lbs.....for now.
by Equismith
Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:04 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog food around the country
Replies: 155
Views: 31843

Re: Dog food around the country

I'm now feeding this: http://walmart.triaddigital.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid14650.aspx I was listening to a local radio talk show a few weeks ago and they were having folks call in about dog foods and the ingredients within. I went to the local stores and did a comparison of ingredients. The Wa...
by Equismith
Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Slogans
Replies: 25
Views: 9945

Re: Slogans

Front of T-shirt are the words, "Man's best friend" with your choice of dog breed beneath it.

Back of T-shirt are the words, "Man's second best friend!" and the oval GDF photo in the left side of this as the centerpiece:

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by Equismith
Tue May 27, 2008 7:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bubba Gump Dog.....
Replies: 15
Views: 3342

Re: Bubba Gump Dog.....

Petersville Rd goes west from the main highway to Fairbanks from Anchorage. It's south of the entrance to Denali. There were lots of gold claims back there with plenty of No Trespass signs. We never bothered the gold claims, just enjoyed the great outdoors and the ptarmigan. We used .22s to shoot th...
by Equismith
Mon May 26, 2008 8:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bubba Gump Dog.....
Replies: 15
Views: 3342

Re: Bubba Gump Dog.....

Ah Anchorge!

I used to live on Orange Leaf Circle right next to Fort Richardson.

I left in 88.

I sure miss it up there. Petersville Rd is a good place to take the dog during Ptarmigan season in early fall. Just watch for bears. And take a gas can with you.

:lol:
by Equismith
Mon May 26, 2008 2:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: First Aid
Replies: 7
Views: 2876

Re: First Aid

by Equismith
Sat May 24, 2008 8:44 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Older dog with joint needs
Replies: 8
Views: 2700

Re: Older dog with joint needs

Just an update, I have had Petey on Happy Jack brand joint supplement since the first post here. He's quite a bit peppier and has more spring in his step. If this stuff does this for him, I may just stay with it. We'll see. A side note: He had a dental visit to the vet. He lost one top K9 tooth, one...
by Equismith
Sat May 24, 2008 2:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking for photos to use for sporting dog artwork
Replies: 32
Views: 12531

Re: Looking for photos to use for sporting dog artwork

American Brittany Rescue is always needing help raising funds.

You are certainly welcome to use any photo of mine here:

http://s45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/Equismith/

This one's my favorite; Her first photo; first day home.

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by Equismith
Sun May 18, 2008 8:03 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Hip Dysplasia symptoms
Replies: 16
Views: 5833

Re: Hip Dysplasia symptoms

kninebirddog's description of the bunny hop is exactly what I see in the 9 year old Britt I'm fostering. Great frontal strength; tiny hips.
by Equismith
Sun May 18, 2008 7:08 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Fly Control
Replies: 7
Views: 1964

Re: Fly Control

My apologies.

I see that the above post was your first.

Welcome to a great forum!

Bud
by Equismith
Sun May 18, 2008 7:07 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Fly Control
Replies: 7
Views: 1964

Re: Fly Control

Try this article: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IG133 And here are some products for your dogs: http://www.allpetsconsidered.com/xq/aspx/id.1/catid.38/subcatid.76/qx/products.htm I would also contact the local Ag department and seek their input. If these are the blood thirsty type of flies, then with Okl...
by Equismith
Thu May 15, 2008 3:52 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Older dog with joint needs
Replies: 8
Views: 2700

Re: Older dog with joint needs

The Equinyl is $32 for 32oz. I figured 1/3-1/2oz a day for Petey. He's 66lbs. It could last at least two months and would be MUCH more cost effective the the current 100 tablet bottle I have for dogs which is 1 tablet for every 10 lbs. At only 5 tabs a day it's a 20day supply at $20 for the bottle. ...
by Equismith
Thu May 15, 2008 7:32 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Older dog with joint needs
Replies: 8
Views: 2700

Older dog with joint needs

I am fostering an older Brit from ABR. Petey. Petey has severe hip dysplasia and arthritis and the vet has advised glucosamine and either Rimadyl or Previcox. We own horses. We have given Equinyl to our old mare and it did wonders for her. Would this be safe for an old timer like Petey? Petey has te...