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Typically, most pen raised quail aren't good flyers. Even worse when you purchase quail other than bobwhites. Want good flying training birds, try some chukar.

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I use an old chicken coop for my pigeons and also keep a few pheasants and quail with them...no problems.

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Try looking into nuisance trappers. many times they are more than happy to sell what they trap to eliminate the need for them to dispose of them.

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If you already have data from another database in an Excel CSV file, you can do an import as long as your data columns line up correctly.

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I'd start by contacting the appropriate wildlife/law enforcement officer and report the first incident. Hopefully you remember enough details about the individuals and the vehicle they were driving. For a future occurrence, do all of the above. Video for evidence, take down license plate, call the a...

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About all of the "top end" cameras are good. Have your wife go to a camera store and handle them. Unless she's a knowledgeable photographer, the camera will most likely be in "auto" mode most of the time, so many of the pricier models may be just money out of your pocket. Find the one that fits best...

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Could an AKC Limited Registration could be compared to dogs deemed "non-breedable" by the parent organizations who limit the dogs eligible to breed and the resulting pups being registered with the organization? Instead of being done at the breeder level, it is being done at the top. To me it seems l...

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Released adult birds have a very high mortality rate and don't survive very long. If there were wild birds in the area, they may have a better chance. If you'd like to try to establish quail on the property, start with birds between 3-6 weeks old. Even at this age, you'll be luck to have 50% survive...

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I don't think dogs can be affected by poison ivy. They can transfer the oils to you though.

Depending on the dog and where you are exercising, it's possible it could be staph. Do the bumps look like they have any pus?

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Training partner and check cord. If you are trying to train steady to shot and fall by yourself, in the manner you described, you'll never get there. You need another individual flushing and shooting the bird while you work on keeping the dog steady through the sequence. It also doesn't hurt to let ...

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I like my DTs. If you do some searching, you can find them very reasonable. IIRC, I paid about $200 each for mine. What I like about them is the ease to add additional launchers and they are powered by an easily replaceable 9 volt battery.

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The best food for your dog is the one it does best on. All life stages should work well.

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If just using for shooter birds, get a 6X6X6 chainlink dog kennel and an extra panel to put across the top. Secure the top to the sides with hose clamps. Run a few 2X2X8 boards through the fence fabric and you have perches. You can also go another step and put a tarp across the top for a rain cover....

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How tall/thick is the grass? I've had young pups do the same thing because the grass is too tall or thick for them to efficiently get through and fall down because they are tired. If he's trying to get the pup to go through something similar, tell him to back down a little on the cover he's running ...

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Half of mine nest on the floor, even with more than an ample number of nesting boxes.

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Important to remember...there is no direct correlation between a PennHip measurement and an OFA rating. Each method evaluates a different aspect of the hip joint.

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Forced running is hard on their joints. Free running and swimming are the best exercises for a young dog.

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Wild or released? Depending on food availability they can move a lot. Released birds tend to have a very high mortality rate if released as an adult.

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We don't own cookie cutter dogs, so why follow cookie cutter programs. Read and review as many programs as possible and figure out what parts of each work best for you and your dog. There is no one right way to train a dog...

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Anything that puts pressure on a dog has the potential to affect search or drive. Some dogs fear that pressure and will not venture far from you to prevent the pressure being applied. I think some additional information about your dog would be beneficial for responses. Breed, age, exposure so far, e...

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I don't necessarily think it is scenting ability...rather knowing what to do when they smell the scent. As a dog's experience grows, so does it's trained responses to the desired stimuli. Many factors can affect a dog's ability to smell. Take a look at the information at the following link: http://r...

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Went duck hunting, but the private property I hunt in NC OK had quite a few quail whistling around sunrise. Not what you are looking for...

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The American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association, the AKC breed Parent Club, has deployed an online, non-individually owned, pedigree and health database for the breed. If you own or breed Griffons and they are registerable with one of the major registries (AKC, CKC, NAVHDA, Am Field, etc.) plea...

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I second the veteran service organization route (VFW, DAV, Legion). The process isn't quick by any stretch of the imagination. For example, action on disability claims for those leaving the service now are 6 months or more behind.

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Try a simple search on ancestry.com. You'll be surprised at the amount of information you can find on family members...even ones you didn't know you had.

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If you can export your data in a CSV (Comma Separated Value) file, you can import it into just about any commercially available product. Your output file may need some manipulation to match the order of the programs data columns, but isn't something that requires an engineering degree. I use Breedma...

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The system does require it's own power source to actuate the solenoid. The walkie talkie only sends a trigger signal to the component that actuates the solenoid.

There is a better solution to using walkie talkies. Send me a PM with your email address and I'll send you the info.

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Does it really matter how hard the dog hits the water; as long as it goes in? I would think a dog that leaps into the water only benefits its owners ego... There are more positives to a controlled entry than a flying leap. Once the pup is older, you can learn how to burn the dog to the water... Jay

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Haven't had a problem using Sport/Performance 30/20 from the start. The differences between Puppy and Sport are minimal...just do a comparison of the ingredients.

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How long have you had the birds in the loft? If recently introduced, it will take a while for your pair to feel comfortable enough in their new location to start nesting. From what I've experienced, moving pigeons from one loft to another (even mated pairs) the hens will lay whatever remaining eggs ...

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Seems to me when she comes in is when she's supposed to; just doesn't fit within your desired timeline. Not all females have a definitive time between cycles; they could vary by a few weeks to a few months. Bred, whelped and back in shape in about 2 months... whelping is 2 mos after breeding and the...

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Check around at some of your smaller car dealers. Sometimes you can pick up "take offs" relatively cheaply. I was able to get this top and bed slider for $600 a couple years ago. http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o293/jchoth/_JCH7291_zps4726c58f.jpg http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o293/jchoth/_J...

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1. Is there a website/ database somewhere that list when and where tests will be conducted in each region of the country? http://www.akc.org/events/search/index.cfm?action=refresh_index&active_tab_row=3&active_tab_col=2&fixed_tab=12 Select "Hunting Tests" from the "Competition Type" drop down. Also...

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OK-NAVHDA will be hosting a Handler's Clinic April 26 & 27. For more info and to register, review the document linked here http://oknavhda.com/docs/2014%20Handler ... 0flyer.pdf.

Any questions, just ask.

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Yes. I feed mine twice a week and if the weather is favorable, refill water one. With our recent cold weather, I've been watering every couple days.

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If you've never done it before, its not something you should experiment with without someone present who is adept at doing it. I've seen some unintended, ugly results from people trying to do it themselves the first time...

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First time at this location/pond? If so, then most likely the fact it is someplace new and unsure. Not all dogs are meant to have a leaping water entry...much more for show than utility. I think there is much more potential for injury if you don't know about underwater hazards at a new location. Wad...

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My current is a 4 door Dodge 1/2 ton 4wd with a utility cap and bed slider. http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o293/jchoth/_JCH7291_zps4726c58f.jpg http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o293/jchoth/_JCH7288_zps58c2f976.jpg http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o293/jchoth/_JCH7290_zpsf27d6be5.jpg http://i...

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Depends on the dog. Was it performing at a Master level at the end of the Senior runs or not quite there. If already there, move up. If not, get the dog ready to perform at Master level then go for it. Provided you did some tune up before test weekend, you could probably do both. I agree the dogs le...

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Shouldn't be a problem. I currently keep pigeons, chukar and pheasants in the same enclosure.

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Wind at your back and good concealment. If your dog isn't a reliable retriever, make sure you have some means to retrieve what you shoot.

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Research what your breed is susceptible to and test for it. Doesn't matter if field or show, the genetic challenges are the same.

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I feed Pro Plan Sport (30/20) from the first time puppies are fed softened/blendered food. It is an all ages food that prevents the need to switch. At 8 weeks my pups are typically eating 1.5-2.25 cups a day divided into three feedings; morning, noon, evening. As they grow and their exercise levels ...

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Its also possible they will never pair up. I currently have about 40 in a coop and have just 5 pairs. I've had the majority of the birds for 9 mos or more. I've even had some pair up, but never produce eggs... Unless they were mated pairs before you got them, it may take quite a while for them to ac...

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It would be pulled with a 1/2 Dodge w/ a Hemi. Doesn't get great gas mileage as it is. Personally, I don't like to use a trailer, but at this point I don't have much choice...more dogs than I can transport in any other fashion. I do currently have a dog trailer, but on the roads I travel, it allows ...

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Is anyone using a horse trailer as a dog trailer? I'm considering converting a fully enclosed, 2 horse trailer into a dog trailer in an effort to reduce the amount of dust the dogs have to deal with when driving on our dirt country roads.

Any inputs or pictures would be appreciated.

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Agreed...not very good. You could contact PennHp and find out what the median is for the breed and if you give them the measurements, they may tell you what percentile the dog falls within among the dogs evaluated. Keep in mind, there is no correlation between OFA ratings and PennHip measurements. B...

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Now. You can't have a bird dog without birds. This exposure needs to occur regularly, not just a couple times. The more the better. Of course this is all my opinion...

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I too feed twice a day and don't fee the morning of a hunt. I may provide a little extra the night before and then feed at the end of the hunt.

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OK-NAVHDA will hold their annual test Oct 12 &13 near Enid OK. As of today, there are a number of openings for each level. For more info, take a look at the website (http://oknavhda.com/testing.htm)

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