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I was very active in this group for 5-6 years. My wife and I started having kids about 6 years ago. We kept hunting but not nearly like I did previously. I'm slowly getting back to being able to hunt as much as I did 10 years ago. Question is where do y'all find pigeons for summer training? I've nev...

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It might be a little outside your desired driving range, but I would check out Bruce Shaffer at Almost Heaven GSP's. They are in Springfield WV which is about 4 1/2 hours from Virginia Beach. He breeds, raises, trains and handles GSP's. Her also trains other bird dog breeds. I have personally seen ...

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Anyone have 4'x4' plans. I have the phantom plans but its just too big for me to transport. I'd be more than happy to share the phantom plans for 4'x4' plans. I'm sure many can do this w/o a layout, but I'm a horrible carpenter and tend to do better while following a template.

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Looking into getting an above ground fence for a few months (just moved). Curious if anyone uses them. Anyone have thoughts on if it may cause confusion with the dogs in relation to there e-collar beeps. At this point I typically don't have to use stim just tone them every now and then, so i don't w...

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hmmmm.......

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Vet said everything looked great. Labs and Urinalysis normal along with everything else. She said it was Myoglobinurea, more than likely.

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Mountaineer wrote:Good name!...reminds me of Andy and the Mayberry crowd.

lol.....never thought of that, Aunt Bea sounds like a good nickname.

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Good...I'm sure that having less concern helps everyone rest easier and you have built up a bit of experience, for any dog change you witness, for what field conditions may deliver to a dog and...for the next time. A vet check is still your call.....the Vet may simply advise all is well w/o testing...

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fter my OP yesterday it got a little worse for about an hour, then it started clearing up. As of now she is urinating a slight yellow color and moving around not sore at all. I believe she is going to be fine, I just hope this didn't cause kidney problems . I'm going to probably take her to our fami...

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She is acting completely normal. It is a bit worse, now her entire urine is brownish instead of spotting, but she is acting like nothing is wrong. Also, she is the type of dog that whines when any small thing happens, but as of now she's bright eyed and sunshine. I just mixed a little pedialyte in h...

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Hunted my little female this morning, it was warm but she seems to be feeling fine. Noticed she is urinating a dark substance,almost the color of blood but not the consistency? Anyone ever had this happen? Looks just like urine just a little tinted brownish/red. After my OP yesterday it got a little...

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MO to VA ground, I do not want to Airship, cant make myself put a pup through that.

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Does anyone have suggestions on a pup transporter?

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Curious if anyone uses 2 whistles for different commands. Example being 1 pealess burst for whoa-1 ref whistle burst for hear. Curious if dogs can differentiate.

Most of the people Ive hunted with use 1 whistle with different burst for different commands.

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Nice video, did watch pretty much the entirety of the video. On a side note, I sure amy happy I do not have to deal with all those rocks and cedars. Nice looking dogs!

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SetterNut wrote:You need to set the field of view on a gopro to medium if you want to see the birds, and get rid of the fisheye look/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1uP1rUr5jc

Thanks for the advice, medium looks a lot better.

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Not great for bird hunting, IMO. Too small past at 10 yards.

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Looking for one with good surface area and durability. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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Covey Rise, Upland Almanac...

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brady124 wrote:
ben33127 wrote:Thanks for the suggestions. Just ordered Afield.
could you let know how the book is I am still looking for some good ones

will do.

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Thanks for the suggestions. Just ordered Afield.

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Just stories

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Anyone have a suggestion for a decent book about bird dogs? I couldn't make myself pull the trigger on Snakefoot with a $280 price tag.

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Im looking at some property thats not ideal, clear cut a few years ago with a lot of undergrowth trash coming up. Has anyone solely dedicated a rough property to a good bird hunting property, and how did you do it? I do not necessarily want to hold wild birds that is a little more of an undertaking,...

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I love these videos. What state do you live in, beautiful scenery.

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Looking into buying one. I've had the 1825 for a few years with no problems but want a track option. Can someone give me some feedback if you own one.....

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Thx for the advice guys. I've decided, going to buy a new pup.

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did the same for my SD 1825. thats why i keep going back to them.

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Thats essentially my question. Is it uncommon for someone in my position to pick and choose females? It seems like it is.

I think I will talk to the kennel I bought him from and and get their thoughts.

Thanks for the help.

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Wow, that is quite extensive. I should probably buy another puppy and make it easier. To your point, I was wanting one from Patton because of his pedigree. I paid a ton based on his bloodline.

Thanks for the input.

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I am looking within the next year to breed my oldest pointer. I have never bred him before and do not want to with my female. I really have no clue how to look for a female I would want to breed him to or even how that conversation goes? I have had a couple of hunting preserves ask me but I really w...

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I would relocate her.

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hahaha....... thanks for the info. I think I can grasp that

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Could someone give me a quick breakdown on how to use a whistle to train my pointer. All I want him to do it whoa when I whistle and come to me. He listens to voice commands including whoa very well. I noticed trainers use different blast, ex. 1 blast for here, 2 blast for whoa. I just have no clue ...

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I have 2 pointers in the house. When I am home they're typically in the yard. When they're inside and my wife and I are home they're typically relaxed and amiable.

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Don I couldn't make up my mind. I thought about placing it outside the fenced area but my wife didn't love the idea.

Also, if I place it in a forested area will the pigeons have a problem coming back, or does the coop have to be in the open?

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Can I place a coop in the backyard where my dogs roam freely? Not sure if they will be constantly bothering the birds and trying to get in the box?

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For some reason I thought I read somewhere Ferrel was no longer allowed to trial for some DNA issues, so did he trial at Ames this year? I am completely new to FT, I didn't start bird hunting until around 25 I'm 29 now so I am lost on a lot of FT ins and outs. I attended one last year just trying to...

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Could someone tell me the basic characteristics or the differences of Elhew, Miller, Honkeytonk, bloodlines? I have 2 Elhew bread pointers and love them and not sure if I want to go outside the Elhew bloodline.

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My wife has decided she wants another bird dog :D, I suppose I am not that upset about it. Anyway, it will be a part of the family inside/outside and will be sleeping inside. We have 2 Elhew Pointers that are great for us, great family dogs and hunting dogs so I have a disposition to them but really...

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electric fence.

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That was a good laugh, thanks!

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My pointer has been doing great, but lately he will point the bird about 3-4 yards away just like I would like, then he starts creeping in. I think he is creeping in so he can see the bird, he hardly ever busts a bird, I guess its very rare, but, I would like him to not creep in where he tries to se...

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I am setting up a nipple watering system in my Johhny House and have no clue how far out the ground the nipples should be, does anyone have suggestions?

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Whats the best way to correct when he doesn't comply the first command?

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A few years ago my male spent a summer in Mississippi with a trainer. When I got him back he was doing great didn't have any huge problems just wanted him a little steadier, he is just as steady today as he was when I picked him up BUT instead of him being on my time I feel like I have to be on his ...

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I was just looking for a place to lease. Im not going to be picky on land type.

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I know this may be a shot in the dark because it doesn't seem like a lot of you guys and girls live in Alabama but just curious if anyone has a contact or knows someone who is leasing land close to the Birmingham/Montgomery, AL area? Thanks for any help!

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Both of mine just like to dig! Not sure if it is field mice of just digging because of boredom…...

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Thanks everyone! I started out with 100 eggs and have had about 30 survive in the brooder…..From what I read thats not great or good but I am having a blast doing it. Only about 50 chicks hatched not sure what happened the incubator I have keeps the humidity and heat at what I set it at so it could ...

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