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V-John

I'm sorry to hear this Bill. May God be with you, wherever and whatever happens.

V-John

I'm probably too late to the party, but I'll tell you that I've had terrible times with DT remotes. Going back through old emails, I've sent back remotes in 2012, April of 2016, July of 2016, (I think one in 2019) and recently 2021. The one in 2021, I sent a remote back and two receivers and got a 2...

V-John

As a pigeon fancier I'll tell you that you have it backwards. You're more likely to make your pigeons sick or kill them. No way I would put pigeons in with game birds especially quail. There's not much dirtier than a quail. I was thinking the same "bleep" thing. I don't want to introduce disease to...

V-John

Godspeed Al.

I spent a lot of time on the phone with Al talking pigeons and racing pigeons. I'm grateful for that time I spent with him chatting on the phone.

https://www.thejonesfh.com/obituaries/Allan-Esgar/

V-John

Agree with Shags - Talk to the judges - and if you approach it in a way that you ask "how can I improve or help my dog improve" as opposed to a "why didn't you use my dog" point of view, the judges will be more likely to help you. At least that's been my experience anyways.

V-John

I’m not trying to start a debate by any means, i was just curious on the reason why he got so defensive about feeding puppy food compared to adult food. My bet would be he was going to try to sell me the science diet they had out front until I told him I would contact my breeder and ask his opinion...

V-John

My apologies for any confusion - I was kinda distracted and jumping around quite a bit and my mind was moving a bit faster then my fingers. To clarify - I really liked a lot of what CJ had to say. I am right in line with what he was saying. WIHA in Kansas - I understand the hunting opportunities in ...

V-John

As someone who lives in Kansas, and hunted quite a bit of WIHA this year, I saw a lot of WIHA being pulled from the program, or leased out. Yes it looks good on paper from the outside looking in, but a lot of the ground isn't worth a hoot, getting pulled from the program to be leased out. More and m...

V-John

What has worked for me...when the dog starts up, I give the crate a good shake and tell the dog KNOCK IT OFF! Repeat as necessary ( usually once or twice). We use airline style crates, being enclosed seems more conducive to the dog settling rather than in a wire 'dog jail', so that might make a dif...

V-John

A good breeder would take the dog back.

V-John

Gordonguys post was a good one. I'll add one more thing to his post. It takes ground. Lots and lots of training ground to be able to to develop a HB type of dog. Grounds where the land owner (if it isn't you) doesn't mind horses on their grounds. The ability to get the dogs, horses, equipment, etc e...

V-John

I was actually worried about this too. I put comforters in the dog boxes for them and doubled them up in the dog boxes. I was still worried about them but they were fine. I completely understand wanting them to be comfortable though. As an aside, I don't know when your trip is, but this weekend is s...

V-John

We have thread "Are Field Trialers Afraid of Wild Birds" and "Are Bird Hunters Afraid of Field Trial Dogs" so I thought I'd ask "Why are Bird Hunters Afraid of Field Trials"? I run NSTRA trials and in my home region, the Mid-North (Minnesota, South Dakota & North Dakota) we struggle to get new peop...

V-John

Oh...and those of you who think my dogs aren't trained well, you are showing your ignorance of hunting a half section(or more) of 2' + tall milo stubble in a good wind. It's so noisy you can't hear the voices in your head if you have any. :wink: And for those of you who haven't hunted in tall grass...

V-John

Just saw this. PM coming.

V-John

2 people shot, only hunt with 3. nobody shout at the single. and that is how I gun broke him while he was chasing birds. and yes a vizsla. Also, i'm trying to make sure its still fun for him and thats why i'm asking to make sure it stays fun. Ah. You didn't say that is how you gun broke him in the ...

V-John

How many is "we" when you say you shot at a covey that got up going back to the truck? This is another reason why I gun break dogs while chasing birds. So the relationship from gunfire to birds is there... And not just an arbitrary loud noise that is brought closer to the dog. I've never heard of a ...

V-John

Facebook has a lot to do with it, I'm sure.

V-John

If you get a V, look VERY carefully into the parents for aggression issues. Both to people and to other dogs. I LOVE mine, but I am seeing more aggression in the breed on a regular basis. I see between 40-50 a year at my trainer's place. I've been bit multiple times in the past couple of years by V...

V-John

I was having the conversation last night about pigeon racing with a couple of guys who have never heard of it. One thing that people really don't realize is how in depth it can be. Most of these pigeons have pedigrees like dogs. We can go back and look at the parents, grandparents, etc. Their perfor...

V-John

When you let them loose did you open the door and let them out on their own or did you force them out?

V-John

Congrats! We had a bird win the combine a couple weeks back for the 450, I believe. For the 300 we had a few birds place in the top ten percent so we were happy with that. Finally seeing some consistency in the birds too which is nice. Is the Avian Flu going to affect your young bird season? Sounds ...

V-John

ezzy333 wrote:
greg jacobs wrote:Separating them. Is that what most people do?

Greg
That's how most breeders do it but I don't know what most dog trainers do.

x2. I'm in the process of seperating them out now, actually. Once they finish this round, they are seperated out.

V-John

My dad has a graduate degree in horticulture from KSU... I once asked him about the usage of pigeon poop for fertilizer and he also stressed the importance of composting it first. Said it was "too hot" to put straight on the garden etc. "Too hot" meaning having too high of nitrogen levels.

V-John

Mine is outside of the yard.
Buddy of mine has his in the backyard, and has had issues with the dogs killing pigeons, or pulling legs off. he has since fortified the aviarys, but accidents have occurred.

I would put it in a clear open spot, so the pigeons can get in faster, but that's just me.

V-John

I had permission to trap on top of a truck stop off of I-70. There were so many pigeons there, I was catching easily twenty a day, every day. I'm pretty sure I was catching the same ones more then once, as I didn't have the heart to simply euthanize them. I would use them, give them to buddies to us...

V-John

Does he like birds? Can you do something that he would really enjoy outdoors, like just putting him on a bird or two? Maybe the association with outdoors and fun would help?

V-John

gonehuntin' wrote:John, I' talking about bird guides, preserves specifically. They are paid considerable more than a minimum wage waiter.

My bad. Other posts alluded to the service industry.

On an other unrelated topic, Jane's land went up for auction. You should buy it.

V-John

I can live with 20%, it's easy to figure! :D I still feel you don't tip a person for doing the job they're paid to do, you tip them for exceeding your expectations. If they don't like it, let them go get a high paying job. I'm not going to add to their income just because they don't want to work a ...

V-John

I know what its like to be a server, a bartender and a guy that carries someone's golf bag around and that is why I am a 20% tipper. In those day's I did my level best to give great service with a smile because my lively hood depended on it. We can complain about tipping until the cows come home bu...

V-John

CDN_Cocker wrote:You're wrong. Not all homers are bred for racing. They are completely different I have owned both.

X2.

It's a completely different ballgame when comparing the two.

Especially the very best racers.

V-John

CCBIRDDOGMAN, I hope you don't mind me piggy-backing your post with a follow up question... But will only feral pigeons born in your coop return to it, or once they're established there, or what? I've always bought pigeons and am looking to raise some myself now. You can settle ferals to your loft ...

V-John

SCT wrote:This might give you an idea of how they differ.

http://www.shewmaker.com/digest94.pdf

I read that on the other forum. Thanks for posting that, I'm currently at a point where Im trying to decide where we want to go with our breeding program. (Pigeons that is)

V-John

Yes, there is a difference structurally. You can tell a difference, in the way they feel, and the way that the head is shaped.
Generally, racing homers will home from further, faster then a feral will. Generally.

V-John

Allows the birds to sunbathe and increases airflow through the loft keeping the birds healthier and keeping the loft drier.

They love it. And likely you'll have healthier birds too.

V-John

Its at the corners of her mouth? Yeah that can be feeding young related. Id still look in her mouth to double check for canker.

V-John

V-John, where do you get those cotton seed hulls? I scrape and scoop every day. I buy it at the local co-op. It's about fifteen bucks for a fifty pound bag. http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg110/V-John/th_Cotton-Seed-Hull_zpsb4d3d381.jpg This is what it looks like. Super absorbent, and like I sa...

V-John

Agree with Duckdog and Don. Get some different type of flooring OSB will sponge up. I also painted the walls and everything too. Not for aesthetic reasons, but rather to add some more protection to the loft itself from the elements. Another thing is that we use cotton seed hulls as an absorbent litt...

V-John

I didnt see it, but I would build a door in front of your bobs, very similar to a drawbridge that castles had. That way the birds have something to land on, and you can build a settling cage and set it on there. Also you can lock it up so predators can't get in. I had left our door open, and a hawk ...

V-John

Thanks for posting that.

V-John

Mary, that is a nice loft and nice looking birds. You did A good job. Put some dishes in the boxes for them to lay in. I use to use dog dishes and they work well. It will help to keep the eggs from being rolled out and the chicks will also stay in place better. Ezzy Spot on. Another thing, is that ...

V-John

What Ezzy said.

And don't name them, that dooms them as soon as you name them.

V-John

Without upland bird hunting opportunities, there is no avenue for a father to introduce his children to the thrills of upland hunting, encourage them to come afield with dogs and ultimately to light the fire of bird hunting over dogs in their souls... that it takes to carry on. I don't believe it. ...

V-John

I would agree with a lot of the comments that have been posted here, but the thing I see being the biggest issue is the loss of hunting ground. Not only does it make it further for people to drive to go hunting, it is that much further to get to areas to train your dogs. If you can find a place clo...

V-John

We have quite a few that we have banded. It's pretty cool to see, the lengths that the parents will go to keep their chicks warm. As far as the other egg not hatching out, Sometimes the mom will lay the first egg, and not sit it, and thus, it will freeze. She/the parents will start sitting them once...

V-John

The above method can backfire. I've seen it happen. Just sayin'.

V-John

I like this one.

http://gizzmovest.com/

V-John

Really convincing, looking more into Vizslas before I make my final decision. How do they compare in size to a GSP? Are there lines that are bigger/smaller? Just depends. I've seen 90 pound vizslas, (way out of standard, and not a "well bred" vizsla) and I have one that might be right at 40. She's ...

V-John

Chukar12 wrote:I just want a t shirt that says this

Winner.

V-John

Have five in the house. Have fostered around at least 20... What do you want to know?

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