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by RYNO
Mon Apr 23, 2018 3:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What's the most unusual breed bird dog you ever saw?
Replies: 19
Views: 7282

Re: What's the most unusual breed bird dog you ever saw?

My buddy hunted the family's German Shepard a few times, she worked the field pretty good. My dad hunted behind a friends GSD a few times as well. We used to take our little wirehair terrier mix out when we were kids, she definitely helped us!
by RYNO
Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:34 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Seizures
Replies: 17
Views: 11301

Re: Seizures

I think it was this forum, maybe another, but I remember reading about someone's dog that was having seizures every 5-6 months or something along those lines. He eventually found that when he was filling his water softener tank he was spilling some salt and the dog was eating it causing the seizures...
by RYNO
Wed Feb 18, 2015 4:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Garmin Alpha question
Replies: 1
Views: 1042

Garmin Alpha question

Does anyone know if a Lake Master contour map SD card will work in a Alpha unit? Headed north for an ice fishing trip this weekend and if it works it would be helpful but don't want to corrupt the GPS or SD card. TIA
by RYNO
Wed Dec 17, 2014 8:28 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Zit like bumps
Replies: 20
Views: 11440

Re: Zit like bumps

Thanks all. They seem to be going away as quickly as they appeared.
by RYNO
Mon Dec 15, 2014 9:34 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Zit like bumps
Replies: 20
Views: 11440

Re: Zit like bumps

Staph infection . What causes a staph infection? I just noticed similar bumps, some with whiteheads on my dogs underside. She did run through a kinda of swampy area this weekend. I also ran out of her normal food. The feed store was also out. I had a small bag of something else here that she's been...
by RYNO
Thu Dec 11, 2014 5:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: gps average ground speed per breed
Replies: 34
Views: 21739

Re: gps average ground speed per breed

During hunts my little setter will usually average 7-8mph while putting on 10-20 'dog miles' over the span of a few hours hunting. When running the bike trails in the summer she'll average 12-13 mph while putting on 8-10 miles. Typically my brothers GWP's (60# & 70#) will have an extra mile or two a...
by RYNO
Fri Nov 28, 2014 11:32 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Branched Oak Hunt
Replies: 2
Views: 2522

Re: Branched Oak Hunt

The field trial grounds are only a small percentage of the land out there. I was out there this morning also, but stayed away from the area they release the birds. Dropped the only rooster I had a shot at but he must of hit the ground running, never did find it.. :( Those releases kind of suck IMO, ...
by RYNO
Sat Nov 22, 2014 3:52 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Leaving for Kansas tomorrow
Replies: 21
Views: 11404

Re: Leaving for Kansas tomorrow

My brother is in north central KS now, they're seeing some birds but it doesn't sound fast and furious by any means.
by RYNO
Thu Nov 20, 2014 4:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Chest/belly protector
Replies: 3
Views: 1879

Chest/belly protector

Looking for recommendations for a chest/belly protector for my little setter. Her nipples are getting rubbed raw on a long days hunt. I've read reviews on several brands and styles and a lot of them seem to cause chafing damage around the front leg pits, which already collect some cockle burrs. She'...
by RYNO
Tue Aug 26, 2014 9:37 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Thin Coat 13 month Setter
Replies: 15
Views: 7041

Re: Thin Coat 13 month Setter

My setter is about 18 months now, still a thin coat. Honestly I really like it, I don't have to trim her at all. She rarely catches any stickers except for early fall the 'beggers lice' we call them, but they stick to everything. She still sheds some but not real bad. Swims fast too, easily out swim...
by RYNO
Fri May 23, 2014 5:40 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Setter shaving
Replies: 12
Views: 5418

Re:

CTPaul wrote:Ryno if I didn't know better I'd think that is my setter in your photo. Any grouse ridge in her?
No Grouse Ridge on the pedigree.
by RYNO
Fri May 23, 2014 11:25 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Setter shaving
Replies: 12
Views: 5418

Re: Setter shaving

For you folks that have to shave your setters, did they have the long coat right away? Mine is almost 1.5 years old and has a fairly short coat, no shaving required...yet. just curious if it will fill in later? I'm hopeful it stays as is. Here's all 32lbs of her. http://www.nefga.org/forum/attachmen...
by RYNO
Fri Jan 10, 2014 4:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How many dogs?
Replies: 41
Views: 15884

Re: How many dogs?

Just one at a time for me, an almost 11month old English setter. When I was with my ex-girlfriend, she had 2 little ankle biters of her own and fostered up to three more at a time. So way too often there were up to six in the house. My old brittany at the time was the only one properly house trained...
by RYNO
Tue Dec 10, 2013 4:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Right time to spay my Brittany
Replies: 40
Views: 23160

Re: Right time to spay my Brittany

Hi everyone, My Britt is 4 months old and the vet started talking about getting her spayed at 6 months. I have read some places that say not to do it that early and others that say it is fine. I have no intentions of breeding her and want to make sure she is at the right stage in her development wh...
by RYNO
Mon Nov 18, 2013 7:38 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Classic SxS or O/U
Replies: 97
Views: 80248

Re: Classic SxS or O/U

Heck why settle for a either, get both, in one gun. :lol:
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by RYNO
Mon Nov 18, 2013 7:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sickle Tail
Replies: 43
Views: 23473

Re: Sickle Tail

I see a difference in my pups tail if shes pointing birds
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or pointing bugs in the backyard
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by RYNO
Wed Nov 13, 2013 4:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Waders?
Replies: 10
Views: 3290

Re: Waders?

I have a pair of the Cabelas 3mm w/400 gram thinsulate boots, had them for 3-4 years without any issues. I'll wear insulated pants and heavy socks if it's really cold out.
That said if you have a Scheels near you their return policy is excellent should they spring a leak.
by RYNO
Wed Nov 13, 2013 4:08 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: hunting southeast nebraska
Replies: 18
Views: 11255

Re: hunting southeast nebraska

LINCOLN - Several hundred pheasants will be released by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission at each of nine wildlife management areas (WMA) before Thanksgiving. These releases will provide additional opportunities for hunters and their families during the holiday weekend. The adult roosters will ...
by RYNO
Fri Nov 01, 2013 7:04 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Wobbly pup
Replies: 2
Views: 1446

Re: Wobbly pup

No, she's not spayed.

Since Wednesday night I have noticed that she's been shaking her head more, like she has something tickling her ear(s). I did find a small weed seed in one ear.
by RYNO
Thu Oct 31, 2013 10:57 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Wobbly pup
Replies: 2
Views: 1446

Wobbly pup

Last night my 8-1/2 month old setter pup was acting really weird. I took her for a short 20 min walk, and she ate dinner while I prepared mine. She was just laying there while I ate, but when I got up she started to follow me around as usual while doing clean up. When she got up she almost seemed dr...
by RYNO
Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Skunk Smell Removal - Collar
Replies: 17
Views: 9667

Re: Skunk Smell Removal - Collar

I used the peroxide/baking soda/dish soap on the dog and she's 99.9% odor free (and didn't turn orange from tomato juice :wink: ). I soaked her regular collar in the same solution all day and it still has a bit of a 'twang' to it. The Alpha collar got a scrubbing with the solution and it still flat ...
by RYNO
Mon Oct 28, 2013 3:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Skunk Smell Removal - Collar
Replies: 17
Views: 9667

Re: Skunk Smell Removal - Collar

Thought I'd give this thread a bump as my setter got nailed 1st thing opening day. She doesn't stink anymore but the Garmin Alpha collar sure does... Any ideas?
by RYNO
Sun Sep 29, 2013 7:17 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Puppy tooth
Replies: 12
Views: 4953

Re: Puppy tooth

It finally dropped either yesterday or today. I finally noticed a tiny bit of movement in it last week somtime.
by RYNO
Wed Sep 11, 2013 8:22 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Puppy tooth
Replies: 12
Views: 4953

Re: Puppy tooth

She's got lot's of chew toys and works them all over pretty good. Femer bones, nylabones, rawhides, rope, kongs, sticks, almost anything left within reach.... :lol:

Dog dr, what could be the long term issues? Tooth decay between the two canines I'd assume? Anything else?
by RYNO
Tue Sep 10, 2013 9:43 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Puppy tooth
Replies: 12
Views: 4953

Puppy tooth

My 6-1/2 MO setter pup still has one canine puppy tooth left. The opposite side dropped a solid 6 weeks ago if not longer. The adult teeth mate up fine, just the one "extra" tooth. Will this cause any issues to be concerned with? Everything else looks fine.
by RYNO
Mon Sep 09, 2013 5:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 738026

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

Took the pup out last week and found some quail! Got at least 6 decent points. If i ever figure out how to post it, I got some good video also.

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by RYNO
Tue Aug 27, 2013 5:38 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: hunting southeast nebraska
Replies: 18
Views: 11255

Re: hunting southeast nebraska

There's probably some pockets of birds around but I wouldn't expect to see many roosters in SE Nebraska. Heading for southwest Neb. would be a better bet. That's what I keep hearing anyway. I haven't been in that part of the state for a while, hope to go this season. Last year or so I've seen probab...
by RYNO
Mon Aug 19, 2013 5:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sad Day
Replies: 20
Views: 8129

Re: Sad Day

So sorry for your loss. :cry: Losing a old dog is hard enough let alone a pup.
by RYNO
Fri Aug 02, 2013 8:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 738026

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

Scuba at 5 months. Pointing chit flies. :lol:
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by RYNO
Thu Jul 18, 2013 4:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Beating the heat: Let's see water pictures
Replies: 25
Views: 9310

Re: Beating the heat: Let's see water pictures

Here's Scuba at about 16 weeks, she is a swimming fool.

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by RYNO
Fri Jul 12, 2013 10:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Favorite Dog names, Whats yours?
Replies: 89
Views: 60597

Re: Favorite Dog names, Whats yours?

My setter pups name is Scuba, I've had a lot of people that say they love the name.
by RYNO
Mon Jun 17, 2013 7:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Setter pup!
Replies: 12
Views: 4069

Re: New Setter pup!

Scuba met her first pigeon over the weekend.


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She really got into swimming this weekend also.
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by RYNO
Wed May 29, 2013 9:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Quail in Omaha area?
Replies: 5
Views: 1479

Re: Quail in Omaha area?

If you get out west of York sometime, heres an add I saw on CL for birds. http://lincoln.craigslist.org/spo/3792246055.html
by RYNO
Thu May 16, 2013 12:14 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Hunt of a different sort
Replies: 7
Views: 2803

Re: Hunt of a different sort

Yum! My brother found a bunch this year. We took some of the bigger ones and stuffed with a mix of crab, shrimp, green onion & cream cheese then breaded and fried. :mrgreen:
by RYNO
Wed May 08, 2013 1:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Need a Chukar - Omaha
Replies: 7
Views: 2422

Re: Need a Chukar - Omaha

I saw this posting on Craigs list for birds in Henderson Nebraska.
http://lincoln.craigslist.org/spo/3792246055.html
by RYNO
Fri May 03, 2013 8:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Setter pup!
Replies: 12
Views: 4069

Re: New Setter pup!

Sharon wrote:She's a baby.. perfectly normal. Beautiful front on that pup( first pic), , but that pink collar has to go. :wink:
Thanks! She'll be sporting a blaze orange collar by fall. :D
by RYNO
Fri May 03, 2013 7:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Setter pup!
Replies: 12
Views: 4069

Re: New Setter pup!

Just a quick update and a question. Scuba is doing great! With a name like Scuba I figured she should have a decent acronym for it. Super Cute Urban Bird Assassian. :mrgreen: (I'm also a diver) Typical biting puppy but she seems to be getting the going potty outside down. Chillin on the boat last we...
by RYNO
Wed Apr 17, 2013 10:12 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Setter pup!
Replies: 12
Views: 4069

Re: New Setter pup!

ThreeWires wrote:She's adorable--may I ask where you got her?
Fox Run Kennels from Brook Park, Mn.
by RYNO
Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Setter pup!
Replies: 12
Views: 4069

New Setter pup!

It had been over a year since my britt passed and I've been without a dog since. Last weekend my brother and I made a trip to Minnesota pick up this little fur ball. So far she's been doing great. She has a nice 12 O'clock tail and seems real bold. The name list is getting shorter :? . I don't have ...
by RYNO
Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:34 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Manti Te'o's hoax
Replies: 32
Views: 11194

Re: Manti Te'o's hoax

Him knowing this story was going to break is probably why he played like such crap in the NC game against 'Bama.
by RYNO
Sun Dec 23, 2012 9:31 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gotta Vent!
Replies: 51
Views: 15228

Re: Gotta Vent!

Sorry your dog had to endure the torchure it did.

One thing for sure, the kid would not have went home with his BB gun. It would have been wrapped around the nearest tree.
by RYNO
Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:31 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Hunting when it is snowing.
Replies: 10
Views: 5733

Re: Hunting when it is snowing.

I love hunting in the snow. I like seeing the fresh tracks and the birds seem to hold better.
by RYNO
Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Minnesota Setters
Replies: 7
Views: 2423

Re: Minnesota Setters

Anyone dealt with Fox Run Kennels in Brook Park Mn?
by RYNO
Tue Nov 20, 2012 4:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How much would you pay?
Replies: 20
Views: 8164

Re: How much would you pay?

If the organization paid for the neutering, shots, microchip and food thats not out of line to recoup their cost. My girlfriend volunteers for a "little dog rescue" :roll: and thats a pretty standard re-homing fee. She makes nothing from it BTW.
by RYNO
Fri Nov 16, 2012 4:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: IRWS
Replies: 8
Views: 2563

Re: IRWS

Just thought I'd give this a bump. I've recieved a few pm's and any more are sure welcome. I met with a couple owners of IRWS earlier in the year, but couldn't get out in a field then. I'm hoping to hear back from one of them soon to see his girl in the field.
by RYNO
Mon Nov 12, 2012 9:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: IRWS
Replies: 8
Views: 2563

IRWS

Hey all, I'd like to know your opinions and experiences with the IRWS. I'm not a field trialer, so a real big running dog is not real important to me. As I understand they are a closer working/ranging dog. The breeder I've been working with is not looking to put out show dogs but rather establish go...
by RYNO
Mon Oct 22, 2012 5:53 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Nebraska quail/phez hunting
Replies: 5
Views: 2386

Re: Nebraska quail/phez hunting

A lot of the private land enrolled in the Open Fields Open Waters program http://outdoornebraska.ne.gov/hunting/programs/CRP/maps/atlas.pdf has been mowed this year due to the extreme drought. Much of it is no more than grazed pasture anyway... I saw a couple pheasants in the sandhills last week but...
by RYNO
Fri Oct 19, 2012 4:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Link for National FT results
Replies: 13
Views: 4520

Re: Link for National FT results

The ES National Championships are being run in SE Nebraska this week also.


http://www.esaa.com/nft/2012esnftpremium.pdf
by RYNO
Thu Aug 30, 2012 5:13 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Occupations
Replies: 239
Views: 156199

Re: Occupations

Been working in a metal fab shop for almost 20 years, running and maintaining turret punches, lasers, press brakes, and some welding, currently the retail sales manager.
by RYNO
Tue Aug 28, 2012 1:55 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Pigeons in Nebraska
Replies: 5
Views: 3015

Re: Pigeons in Nebraska

PM sent with contact info.