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by Ditch__Parrot
Mon Oct 05, 2009 11:58 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog died
Replies: 32
Views: 11903

Re: Dog died

My condolences.
by Ditch__Parrot
Mon Oct 05, 2009 11:08 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Wanted to share a new favorite photo of Winnie
Replies: 14
Views: 3531

Re: Wanted to share a new favorite photo of Winnie

Nice pic. She's lookin like she's ready for business..
by Ditch__Parrot
Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Walkin On Water
Replies: 2
Views: 906

Walkin On Water

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Oh Well, She seemed to give it her best shot at least. :lol:

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by Ditch__Parrot
Thu Oct 01, 2009 11:55 am
Forum: Training
Topic: How to punish a puppy?
Replies: 30
Views: 6056

Re: How to punish a puppy?

So our 11 week old french pointer is coming along nicely. She's mostly house trained, quiets down in her kennel without too much fuss and is doing some very basic fetch, come and stay work in the house. For the less than desirable stuff, like grabbing stuff off the coffee table jumping up toward th...
by Ditch__Parrot
Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:46 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New Puppy, Pics inside.
Replies: 9
Views: 2503

Re: New Puppy, Pics inside.

That's a good lookin pup you have there.
by Ditch__Parrot
Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Scott's TV series launches
Replies: 22
Views: 6215

Re: Scott's TV series launches

Watching it now. So far it looks great !!
by Ditch__Parrot
Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Exceptional Littermates
Replies: 20
Views: 7290

Re: Exceptional Littermates

off topic, but I have a hard time posting one picture and you just posted 200 in the same post. Very impressive! Photo bucket.. Sign up for a free account. Sometimes the ads get annoying, but it makes it really easy to add photos to the forum. Load the photo or photos. Copy the img code and paste i...
by Ditch__Parrot
Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:36 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: A little about you...
Replies: 1099
Views: 846596

Re: A little about you...

Thanks TEX-X... With the liver shorthairs you just have to get used to people accusing you of starving your chocolate lab :roll: :twisted: :lol:
by Ditch__Parrot
Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Exceptional Littermates
Replies: 20
Views: 7290

Exceptional Littermates

http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr150/sadie__marie/Littermates/th_75415ff8.jpg http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr150/sadie__marie/Littermates/th_d11284ac.jpg http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr150/sadie__marie/Littermates/th_dd818256-1.jpg http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr150/sadie__mar...
by Ditch__Parrot
Tue Sep 29, 2009 3:01 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: A little about you...
Replies: 1099
Views: 846596

Re: A little about you...

Hello, Hello, Hello. I've been a member for over a year now and a lurker before that for a while so I thought maybe I'd finally get around to posting something in the Welcome forum. I'm Justin, http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr150/sadie__marie/663838017_uZgYX-O-1.jpg My wife is Lindsey. http://i...
by Ditch__Parrot
Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:56 pm
Forum: Wild Game Recipes
Topic: Bear
Replies: 8
Views: 8494

Re: Bear

I have eaten it in ground meat form but with sloppy joe sauce on a bun just like you would Manwich or sloppy joes. Was delicious. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Bear Manwich :D classic, love it :D Here I was thinking if I were t...
by Ditch__Parrot
Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:39 pm
Forum: Wild Game Recipes
Topic: dlfl's Snipe
Replies: 0
Views: 4218

dlfl's Snipe

This one definately needed unburied from within the recipe topic. Now i'm just going to have to go Snipe hunting so that I can try this recipe. :lol: dlfl wrote: "Snipe Breast Mediterranean *12 aged Snipe Breast, boned 6 slices Thick Bacon, one slice for two breast ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar ¼ cup low s...
by Ditch__Parrot
Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:32 pm
Forum: Wild Game Recipes
Topic: Honey Roasted Pheasant
Replies: 2
Views: 5917

Honey Roasted Pheasant

Honey Roasted Pheasant 1 pheasant 3/4 cup honey 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce Combine all ingredients but the pheasant in a medium saucepan. Cook over low heat until peanut butter is melted, stirring frequently. Place the pheasant in a roasting pan....
by Ditch__Parrot
Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:30 pm
Forum: Wild Game Recipes
Topic: Butter Quail
Replies: 0
Views: 4702

Butter Quail

Butter Quail Ingredients: 4 quail 1/4 cup butter 1 tablespoon light vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper Preparation: Prepare the grill for medium high heat direct grilling. Lightly coat the quail with vegetable oil, then season with salt and pepper. Place the quai...
by Ditch__Parrot
Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:27 pm
Forum: Wild Game Recipes
Topic: GROUSE IN SOUR CREAM
Replies: 0
Views: 5440

GROUSE IN SOUR CREAM

GROUSE IN SOUR CREAM 1 grouse, cut into serving pieces Flour Salt Pepper 1 cup sour cream 3 tbsp. dry onion soup mix 1/2 cup milk Coat bird with flour; salt and pepper to taste. Brown grouse in hot fat. Combine sour cream, soup mix, and milk; pour over bird. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F. for 1 ho...
by Ditch__Parrot
Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:24 pm
Forum: Wild Game Recipes
Topic: Pheasant & Wild Rice Soup
Replies: 0
Views: 4785

Pheasant & Wild Rice Soup

This recipe is out of Essential Game Bird Recipes from Pheasants Forever. It was submitted by Juania Gale of Phillipsburg KS and happens to be a favorite of mine. (hopufully PF doesn't mind me sharing the state secrets) I'ts a fantastic cook book with many more wonderfull recipes. the $$$ goes to a ...
by Ditch__Parrot
Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:46 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Sage grouse
Replies: 8
Views: 4538

Re: Sage grouse

Jeesh it even looks hot in those pics. Thanks for sharing. Didn't realize those Sage Grouse were that large of bird, very cool.
by Ditch__Parrot
Sun Sep 27, 2009 11:56 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Chickens Round Two.
Replies: 11
Views: 3427

Re: Chickens Round Two.

Great Pics. Pup with 4 finds and a limit bagged. Sounds like a great day. I've decided that chicken hunting is the scenic route of hunting in KS. Nothing like a nice long walk threw the Flint Hills behind a couple of bird dogs. Next time I go I'm taking a better camera. I took a few with my phone an...
by Ditch__Parrot
Sun Sep 27, 2009 11:06 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Evan Graham's Puppy Program
Replies: 4
Views: 1535

Re: Evan Graham's Puppy Program

:lol: LOL :lol: Very Nice, Welcome to the forum. Great first post. :lol:
by Ditch__Parrot
Sat Sep 26, 2009 12:34 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Hunting Vest for dog
Replies: 15
Views: 9646

Re: Hunting Vest for dog

A couple of posts that helped change my mind regarding the usefulness of vests and chest protectors. http://www.retrievertraining.net/forums/showthread.php?t=20888&highlight=neoprene+vest don't know if a vest could of prevented this but it might have. the dog ran something right into the left side o...
by Ditch__Parrot
Wed Sep 23, 2009 5:51 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Kansas Prairie Chickens
Replies: 9
Views: 3263

Re: Kansas Prairie Chickens

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by Ditch__Parrot
Fri Sep 11, 2009 9:44 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Aluminum Dog Box
Replies: 16
Views: 7369

Re: Aluminum Dog Box

weight also --- it is easy to throw a 2 dog aluminum box in the back of the truck by myself without throwing out my back.
by Ditch__Parrot
Tue Sep 08, 2009 2:48 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Member's Mark Exceed Recall
Replies: 158
Views: 62881

Re: Member's Mark Exceed Recall

good stuff here but what does it have to do with the availability of Exceed.

http://www.gundogforum.com/forum/viewto ... 88&t=20228
by Ditch__Parrot
Tue Sep 08, 2009 2:41 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Tricks for getting a dog to take a pill.
Replies: 21
Views: 7031

Re: Tricks for getting a dog to take a pill.

Scunching up a slice of cheese around the pill has worked in the past for me.
by Ditch__Parrot
Tue Sep 08, 2009 2:34 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Corn Based Feed And The Alternatives
Replies: 37
Views: 7870

Corn Based Feed And The Alternatives

How about you guys hash it out here instead of hijacking every thread that has anything to do with dog food.
Opinions are fine but please refrain from presenting them as fact.
by Ditch__Parrot
Sun Sep 06, 2009 9:23 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 It is a hunter education certificate. If over 16 and born after 1957 you are supposed to have one to obtain a hunting license. Though after age 27 you no longer neen to ca...
by Ditch__Parrot
Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: who needs pigeons-when you have deer
Replies: 11
Views: 3683

Re: who needs pigeons-when you have deer

:lol: that was fun to watch.
by Ditch__Parrot
Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: SPCA exec's dog dies after being left in hot car
Replies: 12
Views: 3937

Re: SPCA exec's dog dies after being left in hot car

I think it just goes to show that a momentary lapse in judgement that ends in tragedy can happen to anybody..
by Ditch__Parrot
Wed Aug 26, 2009 3:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: SPCA exec's dog dies after being left in hot car
Replies: 12
Views: 3937

SPCA exec's dog dies after being left in hot car

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32569213/ns ... ?gt1=43001

"The board of the SPCA says it still supports Starr, who has been CEO since 1997 and does not plan to resign. It was unclear whether she would be charged."

This could get interesting............poor dog.
by Ditch__Parrot
Wed Aug 26, 2009 2:31 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: picture test
Replies: 8
Views: 2232

Re: picture test

brdhntr wrote:North Dakota requires your dogs to be licensed, so I assumed they were each allowed their own limit.

:mrgreen:
by Ditch__Parrot
Tue Aug 25, 2009 11:59 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: picture test
Replies: 8
Views: 2232

Re: picture test

brdhntr wrote:Image
nice pic but your lookin a little over limit there :?
by Ditch__Parrot
Mon Aug 24, 2009 12:46 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Interesting ingredient information on bag
Replies: 31
Views: 6577

Re: Interesting ingredient information on bag

OK OK all this my food is better than your food blah blah blah is just plain getting annoying. Why not just put an end to it with a little friendly competition. Bird season is right around the corner. Ezzy can put down one of his scrawny little obviously malnutritioned Britts. mcbosco can put down h...
by Ditch__Parrot
Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:48 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: G3 combo or pro 100 ???
Replies: 7
Views: 1871

Re: G3 combo or pro 100 ???

I have the sport combo G3. Although I am very happy with it; thinking about it now. I was already dropping a sizable chunk of cash I should have just saved a few more weeks and spent the extra $180 on the Pro 100 with the extra features and extra range.
by Ditch__Parrot
Thu Aug 20, 2009 11:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: COI Questions
Replies: 47
Views: 13994

Re: COI Questions

I always find these discussions interesting. Setting traits is done by breeding tight, both good and bad, most people do not have the "ability" to bred tight and cull hard. CH Erin's Bad River http://www.erinkennels.com/pedigrees/30.pdf Grandfather to granddaughter is fine if you have no "like" faul...
by Ditch__Parrot
Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Springapeakes?
Replies: 18
Views: 3699

Re: Springapeakes?

Ha...ya, "Droppers". Speaking of "Droppers", short hair is dominant over long hair so if a Purebred Pointer is bred to Purebred Setter, all of the pups will have short hair I doubt things are so cut and dried. I have a good friend that got a pup from a litter of shortney's ( Shorthair/Brittany) tha...
by Ditch__Parrot
Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:26 pm
Forum: Wild Game Recipes
Topic: Recipes
Replies: 38
Views: 38462

Re: Recipes

Cooked up some deer the other day, use beef broth enough to cover the roast, cook on low all day at least 10 hours till that meat falls apart, then add homemade egg noodles, thicken the sauce with corn startch or mix some water and flour, mash a bunch of taters and spread the deer.noodles over them...
by Ditch__Parrot
Tue Aug 18, 2009 12:04 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Help with down command/sitting in a duck blind
Replies: 10
Views: 1837

Re: Help with down command/sitting in a duck blind

Sadie_Marie: How come your dog has a green tongue? :wink: :lol: There is a green rabies vaccine tag on her collar. I guess I should tighten that up a little so it doesn't bounce around so much.... ....... I'm looking at it now. I think its a bit of an optical illusion. It's on a pretty small ring a...
by Ditch__Parrot
Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:46 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Help with down command/sitting in a duck blind
Replies: 10
Views: 1837

Re: Help with down command/sitting in a duck blind

For those of you who duck hunt your GSPs, how do you get them to sit still for hours while you sit in a duck blind? Does head movement become an issue? She lays down but her head is generally up and moves a bit. Do I need to get one of those dog blinds to put her in, would that help? First time duc...
by Ditch__Parrot
Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:58 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: stopping car chasing
Replies: 32
Views: 8157

Re: stopping car chasing

I don't think I would want to call the dog away but rather shock it heavy enough that it wont get near a moving car again. This is completely different than training with a collar. Ezzy Although I agree with ezzy here, in that you want to trash break the dog off of chasing cars just as you would ch...
by Ditch__Parrot
Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:15 am
Forum: Wild Game Recipes
Topic: Thank You Grant
Replies: 2
Views: 5898

Thank You Grant

:idea: Hello I pm'd grant suggesting a seperate section on the board index for recipes. Then I thought that it might be putting the cart before the horse. So I'm hoping to start a thread (hopefully popular) for everbody's favorite recipes for the game that we devote so much time pursuing. :idea: Se...
by Ditch__Parrot
Thu Aug 06, 2009 12:48 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Shivers shakes
Replies: 17
Views: 7987

Re: Shivers shakes

mcbosco wrote:what the dog eating?
:roll:
by Ditch__Parrot
Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:56 pm
Forum: Wild Game Recipes
Topic: Recipes
Replies: 38
Views: 38462

Re: Recipes

Venison & Noodles... YUM!!!! I tried the chuckar caserole, it was great.

Anybody getting any good recipes in the offseason?? Does anybody eat those pigeons?
by Ditch__Parrot
Sun Aug 02, 2009 9:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: First Post and another puppy question
Replies: 4
Views: 1222

Re: First Post and another puppy question

Congrats on the pup. Lets see some pics. I don't post much mostly just read but I thought I'd respond since you weren't getting much feedback on your questions. Although I'm a big fan of the Perfection Training series. They really start off for dogs somewhere around 6 months. I watched the first dis...
by Ditch__Parrot
Fri May 15, 2009 11:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: DIY Owens Box Question
Replies: 7
Views: 6321

Re: DIY Owens Box Question

I have not built one. Just looked at them online. In the picks of the kit; it looks to me as if the front including doors, the vents and the edge rails are what you get. The rest (red part) is wood that you provide.

http://www.owens-pro.com/photobook_sear ... s_number=7
by Ditch__Parrot
Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP folks
Replies: 55
Views: 14755

Re: GSP folks

:lol: I gave one of those to my older dog when she was a pup. She carried it around for along time. Then one day she shook it untill the head popped off then quickly dug all the stuffing out of it. I remember thinking , I hope she doesn't do that to the real pheasants. :lol: :lol: It hasn't been a p...
by Ditch__Parrot
Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP folks
Replies: 55
Views: 14755

Re: GSP folks

Kerplunk105 welcome to the forum. Nice first post. Everybody likes pictures here. Is that a stuffed pheasant she's chewing up ? LOL Nice Pics. Good looking pup
by Ditch__Parrot
Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP folks
Replies: 55
Views: 14755

Re: GSP folks

aylaschamp wrote:
Sadie__Marie wrote:
Thank you for the compliment. That boy of yours is a bit of a looker himself.
You were talking about the dog, right???? :oops: lol

umm YA :? I'll rephrase that. That Liver & White GSP of yours is a nice looking dog also :?
by Ditch__Parrot
Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:01 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP folks
Replies: 55
Views: 14755

Re: GSP folks

aylaschamp wrote:Daisy is an amazingly beautiful girl!
Thank you for the compliment. That boy of yours is a bit of a looker himself.
by Ditch__Parrot
Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP folks
Replies: 55
Views: 14755

Re: GSP folks

My Girls

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by Ditch__Parrot
Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GSP folks
Replies: 55
Views: 14755

Re: GSP folks

The problem is that once everyone breeds to their own wants and desires you no longer have a breed but a whole lot of dogs that were bred from GSp's but no longer are. Some are big, some are little, some are white, some are black, some run real big, some are very slow and close, some don't hunt at ...