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by Chaingang
Thu May 06, 2010 4:36 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Heart worm
Replies: 45
Views: 12180

Re: Heart worm

Been using Ivomec as well for some time and no problems.

Do any of you treat for other parasites that Ivomec does not treat eg. (tapeworms, hookworms, roundworms etc..) I've started using "Safe guard" (Fenbendazole) twice a year a broad spectrum dewormer. It also works on Giardia.
by Chaingang
Fri Apr 16, 2010 6:48 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: predezone
Replies: 8
Views: 4411

Re: predezone

I'll assume were talking allergies here. There are some things you can try that may give some relief to the itching. Has your vet mentioned trying an antihistamine? They don't work for all dogs, but with some they may bring enough relief that you may be able to cut back or eliminate the use of stero...
by Chaingang
Fri Apr 02, 2010 3:51 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Flea and Tick preventative
Replies: 31
Views: 12760

Re: Flea and Tick preventative

Anyone tried this alternative to spot on's or collars: http://www.thesafepetshop.com/
by Chaingang
Fri Apr 02, 2010 9:17 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Prairie Storm
Replies: 20
Views: 10071

Re: Prairie Storm

It might be nice to have a box of these things when the wind is howling late in the season and the birds are jumping out at distance. The theory sounds nice, but If they can't keep the price down, I think most shooters will stick to the stuff already out there and albeit cheaper for Pheasants. Here ...
by Chaingang
Fri Apr 02, 2010 8:54 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Panacur
Replies: 24
Views: 5234

Re: Panacur

Is Panacur normally used when a worm infestation is diagnosed or can it also be used as a preventative periodically?
by Chaingang
Fri Mar 19, 2010 8:19 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: Ford, Dodge, chitty
Replies: 65
Views: 77219

Re:

I will admit, my F-150 is getting me about 13 mpg city and 19 highway. I hear that in the 2006 F-150 there is supposed to be a better engine (hybrid, flex-fuel, whatever) that will make it get a ton better gas mileage. I read that in a Popular Mechanics magazine a few years back though, and haven't...
by Chaingang
Tue Mar 02, 2010 11:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Flea And Tick Control
Replies: 5
Views: 1872

Re: Flea And Tick Control

To be honest with ya, I have used Frontline products and have had ok results with them. I have still pulled ticks off though that were attached on occasion . Since I have switched to using the "Preventic" collars I have yet to pull one off the dogs. They seem to do a much better job of keeping the t...
by Chaingang
Sat Feb 20, 2010 4:15 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Native dog food
Replies: 45
Views: 21084

Re: Native dog food

I also used native for my GSP.my partner used it for his brittanys and we both had the same problems. they were,loose stool and lost weight.so I switched to purina proplan and now have no issues except the price. What level were you feeding and how much? Could the loose stools have been from the tr...
by Chaingang
Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:14 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Feedback on 3 Midwest GSP Breeders
Replies: 19
Views: 8703

Re: Feedback on 3 Midwest GSP Breeders

windswept wrote:Rob,
No, the breeding Steve suggested I wait for was between Money and Henry.
Now that's one breeding that I would love to get my hands on a pup from. Henry is the future of Top Gun.
by Chaingang
Tue Feb 16, 2010 5:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog Crates ... Dog Trucks?
Replies: 8
Views: 5308

Re: Dog Crates ... Dog Trucks?

I Bad - stink Yeah, I feel for the guy who has to drive a couple hours in a SUV after their dog has been sprayed by a skunk. :P Bad - little temp control back there - hard to reach over tailgate to get to dogs. (I'm short) - hard to access gear though the cap windows I had that problem till I rigge...
by Chaingang
Tue Feb 16, 2010 5:33 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: GSP Always hungry...
Replies: 6
Views: 2978

Re: GSP Always hungry...

GSP's are always hungry. :D If you aren't already try splitting up his feedings e.g (Am & PM).

I'd be careful about him eating his toys, you may just have an emergency situation on your hands some day.
by Chaingang
Tue Feb 16, 2010 5:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog Crates ... Dog Trucks?
Replies: 8
Views: 5308

Re: Dog Crates ... Dog Trucks?

I have two dogs and a pickup with a cap on it. I leave two plastic vari-kennels in it all times. If you want something a little sturdier that will last you forever, than a metal box is the way to go. Either one, if your going to leave a portable in the vehicle then you'll want a lockable cap if you ...
by Chaingang
Fri Feb 05, 2010 4:47 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: My new Thunderhead Puppy
Replies: 119
Views: 44929

Re: My new Thunderhead Puppy

I just want to say that I have met the original poster and his puppy. He happens to live not far away and we hooked up to to give the dogs a run. He's a fine young man who is excited about his new prospect and he should be. What started out as a proud new owner wanting to share his enthusiasm on his...
by Chaingang
Fri Feb 05, 2010 3:43 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Native dog food
Replies: 45
Views: 21084

Re: Native dog food

I feed my 2 year old BLM Native Level 3 during the season and Level 2 in the off season. Diesel does great on it. Only issue is nearest dealer is 45 miles from where I live... For those of you who are having trouble finding a Native dealer close to you, go to the link below and type in your Zip to ...
by Chaingang
Sat Jan 23, 2010 7:17 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Drop ducks like rain!!! Really?
Replies: 15
Views: 8111

Re: Drop ducks like rain!!! Really?

WOW !! that's a little unnerving to say the least. I still have half a box left of the Black Cloud, I think you just gave me a complex... :o
by Chaingang
Mon Jan 18, 2010 6:59 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Native dog food
Replies: 45
Views: 21084

Re: Native dog food

bsaw001 wrote:Can you give me more explanation about native dog food? As I am not familiar with it and I'm planning to adopt a dog soon.
Dentist Norwalk | Dentist Norwalk
http://www.nativedogfood.com/
by Chaingang
Sun Jan 17, 2010 11:14 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: When to get the pup neutured.
Replies: 24
Views: 6106

Re: When to get the pup neutured.

I was referring more to marking in the house. He's house broken, but I've heard horror stories about male dogs marking indoors. Have these people had these issues as a result of inadequate house breaking from the start or is this behavior actually common and necessary to take action to prevent it? ...
by Chaingang
Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:15 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Native dog food
Replies: 45
Views: 21084

Re: Native dog food

I should probably consider switching to level 2 (other than the pups) now that the season is over. Not to hijak the thread but do you all switch to a lower protein formula durring the lower activity periods? In the Eukanuba days I just fed the performance level stuff year round. Really depends on t...
by Chaingang
Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:11 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Native dog food
Replies: 45
Views: 21084

Re: Native dog food

I have been feeding it for over a year. Good results.
by Chaingang
Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:05 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: When to get the pup neutured.
Replies: 24
Views: 6106

Re: When to get the pup neutured.

Here is another Vet's perspective. : http://www.showdogsupersite.com/kenlclu ... ndogs.html
by Chaingang
Sat Jan 16, 2010 9:55 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: beretta 303
Replies: 5
Views: 2476

Re: beretta 303

Being a 20ga in good condition they may fetch even more as they even harder to come by than the 12.

Ballpark on 85-90% = $400-$550
by Chaingang
Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hunting gloves
Replies: 22
Views: 10828

Re: Hunting gloves

I have not used them... Yet, but have heard nothing but good about GripSwell gloves: http://www.gripswell.com/
by Chaingang
Tue Dec 29, 2009 7:43 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Drop ducks like rain!!! Really?
Replies: 15
Views: 8111

Re: Drop ducks like rain!!! Really?

I used some Black Cloud in 1oz #3's this year for Phez and they did a pretty good job. I wouldn't say any better than my favorite lead load, but certainly adequate for steel.
by Chaingang
Tue Dec 29, 2009 7:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: how much to feed a gsp
Replies: 42
Views: 12487

Re: how much to feed a gsp

My 6y/o male eats 6 cups a day and eats like he just got out of prison. I do have freak GSP that is ripped at 76 to 80 lbs during hunting season. During off season he is about 90 lbs and still looks skinny. WOW.. how tall is he at the withers? You sure he's a pureblood GSP and doesn't have some Gre...
by Chaingang
Fri Dec 25, 2009 7:36 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: how much to feed a gsp
Replies: 42
Views: 12487

Re: how much to feed a gsp

birddogger wrote:
Chaingang wrote:
mcbosco wrote:did i read that a 50lb dog was eating 8 cups of dry food?

wow
You read that post correctly. Reba posted that his/her dog is eating 8 heaping cups per day. It takes what it takes. I just thought I would remind you that it was two different posts.
Whoops... MY bad.
by Chaingang
Fri Dec 25, 2009 12:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: how much to feed a gsp
Replies: 42
Views: 12487

Re: how much to feed a gsp

What if you have both (very active and high metabolism) :mrgreen: I think you would have a lot of trouble keeping weight on the dog. But I am still curious how you know the metabolism is high? Are you sure the dog isn't just super active or somewhat hypo? To actually check metabolism I think you ar...
by Chaingang
Thu Dec 24, 2009 5:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: how much to feed a gsp
Replies: 42
Views: 12487

Re: how much to feed a gsp

ezzy333 wrote:I would be my guess that the activity level of different dogs makes a lot more of a difference than metabolism.
Ezzy
What if you have both (very active and high metabolism) :mrgreen:
by Chaingang
Thu Dec 24, 2009 5:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog weights, how much does your dog weigh?
Replies: 29
Views: 8960

Re: Dog weights, how much does your dog weigh?

3 year old male GSP- 64 lbs Fit
12.5 year old male GSP - 55lbs fit.
by Chaingang
Thu Dec 24, 2009 5:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: how much to feed a gsp
Replies: 42
Views: 12487

Re: how much to feed a gsp

big steve46 wrote:I understand GSPs have a high metabolism
You understand correctly. At least with my 3 year old. :wink:
by Chaingang
Thu Dec 24, 2009 5:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Automatic clay target throwers ?
Replies: 3
Views: 941

Re: Automatic clay target throwers ?

Looking for an automatic clay target thrower that I can take out & use by myself. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend the one Cabella's sells - the "White Wing Automatic Trap Thrower". Pro's & con's - thanks. Do All which manufacturers the White Wing makes decent throwers. They have manual throwe...
by Chaingang
Thu Dec 24, 2009 4:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: how much to feed a gsp
Replies: 42
Views: 12487

Re: how much to feed a gsp

mcbosco wrote:did i read that a 50lb dog was eating 8 cups of dry food?

wow
I read 32oz per day for a 40-50 pound dog. Too me that is equal to 4 - 8oz cups. The standard being 1 cup equivalent to 8 ounces (you do the math). That's what I feed mine.
by Chaingang
Sat Nov 28, 2009 10:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: non-insulated or 200g thinsulate
Replies: 15
Views: 6181

Re: non-insulated or 200g thinsulate

So what is a good boot for no more than $200. I've had good luck with the Irish Setter Wingshooters from Red Wing. They come in a couple different heights. Also, Danner makes some good boots. I must say that I have an older pair of Irish Setters in 400 gr insulation, but they don't get used much, u...
by Chaingang
Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: non-insulated or 200g thinsulate
Replies: 15
Views: 6181

Re: non-insulated or 200g thinsulate

Not sure what you consider mild up their in WA, but if temps rarely get below freezing, I would opt for an uninsulated pair. Just get them big enough to allow a mid weight sock.
by Chaingang
Sat Nov 21, 2009 5:25 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Toughest bird to knock down
Replies: 43
Views: 19339

Re: Toughest bird to knock down

Come on guys... were not talking about waterfowl here. The original poster stated:
Which upland species of bird in your experience is the toughest to knock down?
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
by Chaingang
Sat Nov 21, 2009 9:46 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: New Native Dog food formula and Distributor
Replies: 27
Views: 8152

Re: New Native Dog food formula and Distributor

I agree Greg, nothing like that Level 4 for those extended hunting trips. I've even mixed in some Sardines on top of that for added fat. how much do your dogs drool when they get of whiff of sardines? Ha Ha! I dunno about drooling, but no matter how tired they are when I set the bowls down, they ma...
by Chaingang
Sat Nov 21, 2009 6:45 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: New Native Dog food formula and Distributor
Replies: 27
Views: 8152

Re: New Native Dog food formula and Distributor

I agree Greg, nothing like that Level 4 for those extended hunting trips. I've even mixed in some Sardines on top of that for added fat.
by Chaingang
Fri Nov 20, 2009 7:40 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: New Native Dog food formula and Distributor
Replies: 27
Views: 8152

Re: New Native Dog food formula and Distributor

Actually Matt I have a couple other sources for Native that are within 20 miles of me so getting Native is not too much of an issue. The only reason I brought up TSC is that one of the closest places I normally get it was out of level 3 and I just happened to check TSC as I remember they used to bri...
by Chaingang
Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:21 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: New Native Dog food formula and Distributor
Replies: 27
Views: 8152

Re: New Native Dog food formula and Distributor

Visited my local Tractor supply this afternoon and no Native in sight. Saw Purina, but also saw Diamond. They had the Diamond Naturals Chicken and Rice (26/16 ratio) priced at $27 and change. Seemed like a decent food for the price. So apparently it would seem like a Kent thing as there was more tha...
by Chaingang
Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:42 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: New Native Dog food formula and Distributor
Replies: 27
Views: 8152

Re: New Native Dog food formula and Distributor

I don't understand the tractor supply not being able to do both. I get purina at Theisen's and they have both. Maybe tractor supply just doesn't have shelf space for both. Dog food prices are getting out of controll. Purina is higher in price but I dont have to feed as much per dog, which makes it ...
by Chaingang
Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:33 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: New Native Dog food formula and Distributor
Replies: 27
Views: 8152

Re: New Native Dog food formula and Distributor

Crystal kennels wrote:Price is about $33. for 40#
Available in 8lb, 20lb and 40lb bags. NATIVE: LEVEL 3
That's a good price. About $5 less a bag than I am paying.
by Chaingang
Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:30 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: New Native Dog food formula and Distributor
Replies: 27
Views: 8152

Re: New Native Dog food formula and Distributor

I was told by our local Tractor supply that they are no longer carrying or supplying the Native brand food. Didn't really go into details other than to say that Kent refused to sell to them because they are selling the Purina line in store.

Anyone else hearing similar things?
by Chaingang
Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:19 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Toughest bird to knock down
Replies: 43
Views: 19339

Re: Toughest bird to knock down

Hands down a rooster pheasant. Cagey old roosters have a will to survive more than any other game bird I can think of. If they are not anchored by a lethal hit you can count on that bird doing what ever it takes to escape. How many times have you thought that the bird took a hard hit only to go over...
by Chaingang
Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:49 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pheasant Hunting ND
Replies: 15
Views: 5139

Re: Pheasant Hunting ND

BigShooter wrote:I hear Mott can be tough on a young dog ... too many birds at one time! :wink:
Most definitely. Sensory overload and not always just the young ones either. 8)
by Chaingang
Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:48 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Non-toxic shot
Replies: 12
Views: 5624

Re: Non-toxic shot

Last weekend I picked up some Federal "Black Cloud" FS Steel in a 2 3/4" 1oz #3's. ($16.99/box of 25). These are supposed to be the real deal on ducks, so we'll see how they do on late season Phez.
by Chaingang
Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:55 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pheasant Hunting ND
Replies: 15
Views: 5139

Re: Pheasant Hunting ND

I'm going to take a wild guess and say Mott..... :D
by Chaingang
Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:44 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: late season loads/chokes
Replies: 18
Views: 5416

Re: late season loads/chokes

Take it easy on Ezzy, those older guys just take a little longer to get the gun to their shoulders :mrgreen: .
by Chaingang
Thu Nov 05, 2009 2:04 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Eye Care When In The Field
Replies: 5
Views: 2063

Re: Eye Care When In The Field

I normally will carry a small bottle of Walgreens eye wash to flush out debris and soothe the eyes : http://img.walgreens.com/dbimagecache/31191705438_220x220_a.jpg I also have a couple of small tubes of Puralube eye lubricant. http://www.petnutritionproducts.com/PuralubeVetEyeOintmentforPets1/8ozTu...
by Chaingang
Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:46 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Non-toxic shot
Replies: 12
Views: 5624

Re: Non-toxic shot

The least expensive option is steel shot which will work quite well for Phez. You should be able to find a good variety of brands. With steel I always abide by the 2 shot sizes larger rule of thumb when comparing to lead shot. If you normally would be using #6 lead go to steel #4 , #5 lead then try ...
by Chaingang
Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:21 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Safe to Pheasant hunt in MN??
Replies: 7
Views: 4631

Re: Safe to Pheasant hunt in MN??

Seems like all too often we hear of someone shooting a cow or a horse and claiming they thought it was a deer. :roll:

In fact I remember an incident a few years back where a bow hunter sitting in a ditch was shot. Some in this state prefer to shoot first then identify their target....