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by High Brass
Fri Feb 22, 2013 6:45 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Franchi Instinct SL
Replies: 11
Views: 10011

Re: Franchi Instinct SL

Recoil has been no problem. I feel a liight gun to carry is more important than the occaisional shot I take while hunting.
Thanks
Bob
by High Brass
Thu Feb 21, 2013 6:40 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Franchi Instinct SL
Replies: 11
Views: 10011

Re: Franchi Instinct SL

Carried an Instinct SL 20 ga this fall, great little gun. I feel that for its price quality and fit are a good value. Carrying this light weight o/u is a pleasure. I have had no problems with the operation of this gun at all to this point. Better get ya one!!!!

Thanks
Bob
by High Brass
Sun Aug 26, 2012 7:10 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Oozing sores after running dog?
Replies: 8
Views: 3171

Re: Oozing sores after running dog?

I took Holly to the vet yesterday and turns out it was a staph infection. He thinks that it began from a small abrasion on her muzzle which allowed her own staph to be introduced into her system. She is to be on 500 mg of Cefuroxime daily for three weeks initialy but may need to be continued for up ...
by High Brass
Fri Aug 24, 2012 5:50 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Oozing sores after running dog?
Replies: 8
Views: 3171

Oozing sores after running dog?

My Dad and I ran three setters on Sunday. As soon as we got home I washed my dog with warm water and oatmeal shampoo as I always do. By Tuesday evening I began to notice an occasional red raised area on her chest. By Wednesday evening the areas began to drain a small amount of fowl smelling clear li...
by High Brass
Sun Apr 15, 2012 2:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: a ? to setter fans
Replies: 18
Views: 7415

Re: a ? to setter fans

Angus
I should have said a kennel not some kennels. Sorry.

Thanks
Bob
by High Brass
Sun Apr 15, 2012 6:35 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: a ? to setter fans
Replies: 18
Views: 7415

Re: a ? to setter fans

Hey Eric I don't think a kennel has to be the biggest to necessarily produce the best pups. If that is the case a lot of people on this forum have no where near enough dogs to do a good job. Most of the more successful breeders of Ryman type dogs of today have built there kennel out of dogs that go ...
by High Brass
Tue Apr 10, 2012 7:41 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Cold Water Tail
Replies: 12
Views: 3675

Cold Water Tail

My daughter has a lab that after a swim Sunday had his tail go limp. Could this be what they call cold water tail? If so what can anyone tell me about this condition.
Thanks
Bob
by High Brass
Sat Feb 04, 2012 8:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: quail flight pens
Replies: 12
Views: 7344

Re: quail flight pens

Check E-Bay for netting there is usually a good selection at resonable prices. The pups are doing great, they will be six months old the 18th of February. My daughter and I each kept one of the girls. They are doing great: broke to the gun, begining to point a good population of wild birds we found ...
by High Brass
Fri Feb 03, 2012 4:38 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Do turkeys hurt game birds
Replies: 16
Views: 8041

Re: Do turkeys hurt game birds

I read an article a while back but can't remember what state it was done in. They autopsied 18 hen turkeys from an area that had both turkey and quail during the quail nesting season. Seventeen of the birds had quail chicks found in their gut. They felt that the clucking of the hen turkey drew the q...
by High Brass
Fri Feb 03, 2012 4:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: quail flight pens
Replies: 12
Views: 7344

Re: quail flight pens

Hey dog dr.
Search Quail Ranch of Oklahoma, and click on home they have instructions to build a very nice flight pen built on wire to prevent the build up of disease over time. They also show a very nice freeze proof watering system.
Good Luck
Bob
by High Brass
Mon Jan 23, 2012 2:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Predator hunters...
Replies: 17
Views: 6090

Re: Predator hunters...

Hey Dog Dr.
Noticed new Spitfires on E-Bay the other day for only $169.95 buy it now. Thats a pretty good price.

Bob
by High Brass
Fri Nov 18, 2011 7:06 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Wild birds on IL public land
Replies: 2
Views: 1371

Re: Wild birds on IL public land

We live in Sullivan, IL., where do you hide out.

Thanks
Bob
by High Brass
Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:49 am
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Lion Country Supply
Replies: 17
Views: 10602

Re: Lion Country Supply

Hey Ezzy

Pretty sad but some of these guys just don't get It, or understand what makes the world go around.

Thanks Bob
by High Brass
Mon Oct 24, 2011 12:50 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Lock Winged Pigeon Help !!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1629

Re: Lock Winged Pigeon Help !!!!

Hey Don
I am wanting to start some 9 wk old pups on birds with out having the wings slap them in the face and scaring them.
Thanks
Bob
by High Brass
Mon Oct 24, 2011 8:04 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Lock Winged Pigeon Help !!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1629

Lock Winged Pigeon Help !!!!

Can some one please provide something visual on how to lock wing a pigeon? I have read many descriptions of the process but it just won't sink in.

Thanks
Bob
by High Brass
Tue Oct 11, 2011 3:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Insight on breed selection...
Replies: 10
Views: 4154

Re: Insight on breed selection...

Thanks Redfish

Bob
by High Brass
Tue Oct 11, 2011 2:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Insight on breed selection...
Replies: 10
Views: 4154

Re: Insight on breed selection...

mykp13 I have just the pup for you. She is a Ryman Setter just 7 1/2 weeks old. Well started on being house broke. She was weanned at 5 weeks and the litter was taken out around the clock as needed since weaning. They are pretty well crate broke and can go 4 to 6 hours between trips out side. This t...
by High Brass
Tue Sep 27, 2011 5:57 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: setter trimming
Replies: 6
Views: 2150

Re: setter trimming

Don't forget trimming the feet closely with a clipper, this prevents picking up burrs, and balls of mud and ice. This also keeps a lot of mud out of the house.

Thanks
Bob
by High Brass
Mon Sep 19, 2011 11:09 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: dog dr some Pics for you
Replies: 3
Views: 1448

dog dr some Pics for you

dog dr We have been very busy chasing pups for the last four weeks, but finally am getting around to sending you some Pics of Maggies 4 Ryman Setter girls. These are the first English Setter pups for us since about 1975. As much as we are enjoying them I wish we had that part of our life to do over ...
by High Brass
Wed Sep 07, 2011 3:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Three Week Old Puppy Breath
Replies: 0
Views: 741

Three Week Old Puppy Breath

Just thought I would treat everybody to some puppy breath from these four Ryman Setter girls. Thanks Bob http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee464/highbrass63/th_IMG_1116.jpg http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee464/highbrass63/th_IMG_1113.jpg http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee464/highbrass63/t...
by High Brass
Mon Aug 15, 2011 3:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Super Dog Program for Pups
Replies: 7
Views: 2796

Re: Super Dog Program for Pups

Hey Knine how do I get info on the new Skete program modified for pointing dogs?

Thanks
Bob
by High Brass
Sat Aug 13, 2011 6:06 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Super Dog Program for Pups
Replies: 7
Views: 2796

Super Dog Program for Pups

Is any one using the Super Dog Program for early neurological stimulation of new born puppies?

Thanks
Bob
by High Brass
Fri Jul 22, 2011 3:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Career with Petsmart
Replies: 16
Views: 5406

Career with Petsmart

Just curious if anyone has been able to have a successful career as a manager with Petsmart?

Thanks
Bob
by High Brass
Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:36 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Nutritional Prepping a Female for Breeding
Replies: 8
Views: 2966

Re: Nutritional Prepping a Female for Breeding

Bred our four year old Ryman Setter June 13th. She hunts well at 46 lbs. Tends to weigh about 50 lbs during the off season. What should she weigh at the end of the first trimester, second trimester, and at whelping? Don't want those pups to big or to little either.

Thanks
Bob
by High Brass
Wed Jun 08, 2011 5:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Possibly Getting out ? Updated !!!!!
Replies: 38
Views: 11380

Re: Possibly Getting out ?

Sure could put that alpha pistol to good use.

Thanks
Bob
by High Brass
Tue Jun 07, 2011 6:20 pm
Forum: Tributes to the Departed
Topic: King Blizzard Duff a.k.a. "The Duff"
Replies: 3
Views: 5533

Re: King Blizzard Duff a.k.a. "The Duff"

Hey Phoenix check your PM's.

Bob
by High Brass
Fri May 27, 2011 6:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Best Setter
Replies: 44
Views: 16177

Re: Best Setter

Probably shouldn't forget those old Ryman lines.

Bob
by High Brass
Sun May 15, 2011 11:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: avatar check
Replies: 2
Views: 1135

avatar check

Just checking if my avatar is working.

Thanks

Bob
by High Brass
Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The surrogator
Replies: 4
Views: 1665

Re: The surrogator

Hey Mike where are you located in central ,IL. We are from Sullivan.

Bob
by High Brass
Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:12 pm
Forum: Help: Member Support
Topic: How to insert pedigree into profile
Replies: 0
Views: 7155

How to insert pedigree into profile

Please help me insert a perfect pedigree into my profile.
Thanks, Bob
by High Brass
Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Docking at Home
Replies: 13
Views: 7448

Re: Docking at Home

Can someone please share the info on dew claw removal please.

Thanks

Bob
by High Brass
Fri Jan 07, 2011 5:41 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Georgia Giant Quail for training
Replies: 8
Views: 5724

Re: Georgia Giant Quail for training

I need a little info please. Trying to figure out production schedules to meet everyones needs and I don't field trial: are there trials both spring and fall? If so when does the season start? Seems to me a few years ago I also called half the producers in the state and couldn't find birds for a joh...
by High Brass
Mon Jan 03, 2011 5:43 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Georgia Giant Quail for training
Replies: 8
Views: 5724

Georgia Giant Quail for training

Thinking of raising quail in central Illinois for training and the table. Is there room for another game farm near Decatur in your opinion? Is anyone traing with Georgia Giants (launchers, Johnny houses, etc.); I understand they weigh about a pound but still flush and fly well. I need your input. Th...
by High Brass
Fri Dec 10, 2010 4:41 pm
Forum: Forum News & Announcements
Topic: GDF CONTEST: CONGRATS: Ricky Ticky Shorthairs
Replies: 200
Views: 278660

Re: GDF CONTEST: Reply ONLY ONCE to Enter

Thanks a bunch. Count me in!!!

High Brass
by High Brass
Thu Oct 14, 2010 2:26 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Pottering Setter
Replies: 2
Views: 1047

Pottering Setter

Need help. Have a 3yr. old E Setter that gets fascinated with ground scent. Not a big running dog, very biddable but when not fired up reverts to pottering with ground scent. When worked on birds with launchers or other training situations acts like the real deal. As a very young pup went through a ...
by High Brass
Sat Sep 04, 2010 10:55 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Sudden Aggressive Behavior
Replies: 4
Views: 1384

Sudden Aggressive Behavior

Three year old in tact male lab is now occasionally aggressive with children about six years of age. He has never been abused. Part of the family since 6 weeks of age. Recently suffering from seizures and medicated for epilepsy with phenobarbital 60mg twice daily. House dog recently moved to new hom...
by High Brass
Sat Jul 24, 2010 7:51 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Browning Feathers
Replies: 2
Views: 2151

Browning Feathers

Anybody shooting a Browning 525, 625, or Cynergy 20 Guage Feather.

Please share your opinion both good and bad.

Thanks
Bob
by High Brass
Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:23 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Big Running Pointer needs a new home
Replies: 0
Views: 784

Big Running Pointer needs a new home

My grandson has a big running pointer that needs a new home. Three years old. Eight Hall of fame dogs in the last 5 generations. Great nose. Very stylish in the field and on point. Needs to go to a field trial Home. Must run everyday. I have no Pics. Please call and I will review the pedigree. We ar...
by High Brass
Mon Mar 01, 2010 3:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: IL Open Shooting Dog Championship
Replies: 23
Views: 6835

Re: IL Open Shooting Dog Championship

Sorry should have been clearer what time of day tomorrow for the first brace.
thanks
bob
by High Brass
Mon Mar 01, 2010 2:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: IL Open Shooting Dog Championship
Replies: 23
Views: 6835

Re: IL Open Shooting Dog Championship

Any idea when the first brace will be run?

Thanks
Bob
by High Brass
Tue Feb 16, 2010 1:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Arkansas bird hunting
Replies: 2
Views: 1281

Arkansas bird hunting

I have a job offer in the Little Rock, Arkansas area. What are the bird hunting and training opportunities in that part of the world. I hope it is better than central Illinois where we live now.
Thanks
Bob
by High Brass
Sun Feb 14, 2010 11:47 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Ghrist Veterinary Clinic....Pittsfield, ILL..
Replies: 12
Views: 3854

Re: Ghrist Veterinary Clinic....Pittsfield, ILL..

Question for Dog Doctor - Do you do digital X-ray for OFA pics? If I understand correctly they can be done then successfully with no sedation? Is there any advantage to the digital X-ray route?
Thanks
Bob

Sullivan, Illinois
by High Brass
Thu Jan 14, 2010 6:12 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: WARNING DEAD COYOTE PIC
Replies: 48
Views: 14888

Re: WARNING DEAD COYOTE PIC

Hey Coop what type call did you use?
Thanks Bob
by High Brass
Sat Jan 02, 2010 12:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Llewellin Rage ?
Replies: 16
Views: 6316

Re: Llewellin Rage ?

Don Can't say for sure but I think your dog may have become deaf. Depending on what stats you believe 6.9% to 12.4% of English Setters are deaf at birth or become deaf. It's a genetic problem with the breed. Years ago we had a setter that at probably 8 years of age became deaf. She didn't have a mea...
by High Brass
Mon Dec 21, 2009 8:37 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Remote sit help
Replies: 6
Views: 3349

Re: Remote sit help

Mikko I think the key to not confusing the dog is the drill mentioned and the continuos flank collar. After a while the collar can be transitioned to the neck with continuos until compliance being the key. Momentary stimulation [tap tap] on the neck should be used to correct things other than sittin...
by High Brass
Mon Dec 21, 2009 7:42 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Remote sit help
Replies: 6
Views: 3349

Re: Remote sit help

Mikko you may want to try a variation of the Smith whoa post method. I will try to explain this so you can understand, if not let me know. You need four 20 foot long check cords. this allows for the drill to be done in one session in three differant locations. Take a check cord and tie it to a tree ...
by High Brass
Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:36 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Eye Care When In The Field
Replies: 5
Views: 2062

Eye Care When In The Field

We are planning on spending about a week in Kansas hunting soon. Can anyone help with ideas for daily eye care? Eye washes, eye drops, or other ideas for normal eye care after hunting heavy cover. We also need ideas for an English pointer who ussually finishes the day with a bloody tail tip when in ...
by High Brass
Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:12 pm
Forum: Forum News & Announcements
Topic: Join Gun Dog Forum on Facebook!
Replies: 6
Views: 13433

Re: Join Gun Dog Forum on Facebook!

I guess I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but what's this Facebook stuff about?
Thanks
Bob
by High Brass
Sun Sep 06, 2009 7:24 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Kansas bird hunting during Firearms season on Public Land
Replies: 15
Views: 4382

Re: Kansas bird hunting during Firearms season on Public Land

What is the hunter safety license about? Don't need one in Illinois at my age. Does it apply to upland bird hunting?
Thanks
Bob
by High Brass
Thu Aug 27, 2009 5:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hunting in Alabama
Replies: 7
Views: 2308

Hunting in Alabama

I have a job oppertunity in Birmingham, Alabama. Can anyone tell my if there are any wild bird hunting, or dog training oppertunities near by? Will we like living there? Do you know if there is a small town near by we may enjoy living in.
Thanks a lot
Bob