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by birddog98
Sun Nov 02, 2014 2:09 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Question for Hunters
Replies: 6
Views: 3728

Re: Question for Hunters

Yes we have insurance on the land 5 million plus we have a game preserve lic if we put on pen raised birds plus our game bird breeder lic, 600 acres of land to hunt planted etc for pheasant wild game birds have to go by laws of the state
by birddog98
Wed Mar 19, 2014 6:55 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Need Advise on two setters
Replies: 5
Views: 1832

Re: Need Advise on two setters

Thanks for advice
by birddog98
Wed Mar 19, 2014 12:05 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Need Advise on two setters
Replies: 5
Views: 1832

Need Advise on two setters

Number one setter...Does everything good in my eyes great dog etc bird to hand etc now I want him to steady to wing and shot or when the bird drops dead...Any suggestions how? Number two setter ..She is steady to wing was running trials where they just shot blanks and off to the next bird...Now I wa...
by birddog98
Sat Feb 01, 2014 3:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Need Setter Hauled ASAP
Replies: 0
Views: 988

Need Setter Hauled ASAP

Looking for a reliable company to haul 50 pound female setter from Waco Tx to Princeville IL...PM me if you can do this with quote etc..Thanks
by birddog98
Tue Nov 12, 2013 1:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Need Young Pup Hauled
Replies: 0
Views: 1552

Need Young Pup Hauled

Can anyone haul from NH to IL....Looking at a new setter pup...Personal Pm me if you can and cost etc..Thanks
by birddog98
Sun Nov 10, 2013 5:41 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training High Strung Setter Pups
Replies: 15
Views: 5547

Re: Training High Strung Setter Pups

Thanks they are getting better running them with out the check cord kinda like speed demons but that is ok..
by birddog98
Sat Nov 09, 2013 7:09 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training High Strung Setter Pups
Replies: 15
Views: 5547

Re: Training High Strung Setter Pups

and another female
by birddog98
Sat Nov 09, 2013 7:08 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training High Strung Setter Pups
Replies: 15
Views: 5547

Re: Training High Strung Setter Pups

here is one female
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by birddog98
Sat Nov 09, 2013 7:00 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training High Strung Setter Pups
Replies: 15
Views: 5547

Re: Training High Strung Setter Pups

Thanks for the tips guys! I said launchers more of a kick cage type of deal or a hobble...Put good advise and thanks...Will download some pics
by birddog98
Fri Nov 08, 2013 11:08 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training High Strung Setter Pups
Replies: 15
Views: 5547

Re: Training High Strung Setter Pups

So letting them be pups what would you suggest if you don't mind me asking? Thanks in advance.
by birddog98
Fri Nov 08, 2013 11:06 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training High Strung Setter Pups
Replies: 15
Views: 5547

Re: Training High Strung Setter Pups

Good point maybe for this line......I have hunted birds over 4 month old Rymans and Llewellins but that is me and of course these were not steady wing and shot but to flush but for the most part a more mellow pup close working gun dog...Thanks
by birddog98
Fri Nov 08, 2013 10:18 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training High Strung Setter Pups
Replies: 15
Views: 5547

Training High Strung Setter Pups

I have always worked close working setters and usually had my own way with training them etc or heck I was lucky and they have all been naturals which I know the case is not, my problem now I have two young about 3.5 months old Field Setter pups very high energy, they point should know the word whoa...
by birddog98
Thu Oct 31, 2013 10:18 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Trial Dogs
Replies: 60
Views: 16229

Re: Trial Dogs

I have always hunted close working setters, still have a few and love them, but also got into the American Field trial runs and learning it amazes me how my field setters so called runs but they just shoot a blank gun over the dog and no retrieve ...Me personally always wanted the setter to retrieve...
by birddog98
Thu Oct 31, 2013 3:34 pm
Forum: Birds & Bird Supplies
Topic: French Red Leg/Chukar Partridge Question
Replies: 2
Views: 4482

French Red Leg/Chukar Partridge Question

100_0433 (2).JPG Was wondering if anyone in the Il or surrounding area would be interested in French Red Chukar Cross Partridge and the Tenn Red Bobwhites for next fall of 2014 was wondering if anyone would be interested and how many I should raise love these birds, they will be well flight conditi...
by birddog98
Tue Oct 15, 2013 12:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Thinking about/ looking for Dual type setter
Replies: 13
Views: 5801

Re: Thinking about/ looking for Dual type setter

ryman setters all the way.... find a good breeder that does ofa for hips etc.....
by birddog98
Fri May 24, 2013 5:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Old Style Ryman/Old Hemlock Pup
Replies: 26
Views: 10051

Re: Old Style Ryman/Old Hemlock Pup

Thanks.....I will we all like what type of breed etc...I also have Llewellins as long as a bird dog is doing what it is suppose to do, I have no problem with any of the breeds! Although I will just enjoy the pups for eight weeks what ever I have they are going to repeat buyers in the past most anywa...
by birddog98
Fri May 24, 2013 4:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Old Style Ryman/Old Hemlock Pup
Replies: 26
Views: 10051

Re: Old Style Ryman/Old Hemlock Pup

You are correct we both could name BIG Kennels all day! Some people tend to think they are higher class if they have a dog from there etc... For me when I have a litter which this will be my first in three years, we both know if you take in account all you time etc...You do not make a dollar off you...
by birddog98
Fri May 24, 2013 2:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Old Style Ryman/Old Hemlock Pup
Replies: 26
Views: 10051

Re: Old Style Ryman/Old Hemlock Pup

Excuse my typos I tend to type to quick and at work!! lol!!
by birddog98
Fri May 24, 2013 2:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Old Style Ryman/Old Hemlock Pup
Replies: 26
Views: 10051

Re: Old Style Ryman/Old Hemlock Pup

Yes he was trying to control!! And people even tol me I cant sell my pups because Old Hemkock Blood!! To me you look to better the breed, Do OFA Thyroid Elbows Hearing which is all past on...I wonder how many people do that on hear?....Maybe hips! I have heard alot of people say I know my line I don...
by birddog98
Fri May 24, 2013 2:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Old Style Ryman/Old Hemlock Pup
Replies: 26
Views: 10051

Re: Old Style Ryman/Old Hemlock Pup

I believe it was Chance and Todd will have to look again since these are some of the older dogs! Old Hemlock now they only breed to who they want and have say to who you breed to in their conmtract etc!!! These older dogs were Georges
by birddog98
Fri May 24, 2013 9:23 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: recall pen finished
Replies: 8
Views: 2607

Re: recall pen finished

Im sure you know this but if your train in spring and summer months I have the permits to I have noticed either let all hens out or all males if you let both out most will not return as they will go looking for a mate and breeding! This is not always the case but found it out to be true a lot! Good ...
by birddog98
Fri May 24, 2013 9:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Old Style Ryman/Old Hemlock Pup
Replies: 26
Views: 10051

Re: Old Style Ryman/Old Hemlock Pup

CC spent many of days at the zoo they had in your town!! Lived in the area for many years!!
by birddog98
Fri May 24, 2013 9:17 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Old Style Ryman/Old Hemlock Pup
Replies: 26
Views: 10051

Re: Old Style Ryman/Old Hemlock Pup

Top: Alder Run, Old Hemlock, October, Pinecoble,

Bottom: Setters West, Setter Hills, German
by birddog98
Thu May 23, 2013 7:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Old Style Ryman/Old Hemlock Pup
Replies: 26
Views: 10051

Re: Old Style Ryman/Old Hemlock Pup

Thanks...There will be a littler soon expecting the same look with blues and tris!!!
by birddog98
Tue May 21, 2013 7:32 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Summer Camp Training ???
Replies: 11
Views: 4801

Re: Summer Camp Training ???

Thanks for all the post...No Im not running any big field trials but I did want to do AKC HUNT TEST.....Like I was always told cant make a bird dog without birds! I hunt grouse and woodcock our wild birds then of course liberated quail,huns, partridge and pheasants
by birddog98
Tue May 21, 2013 3:01 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Summer Camp Training ???
Replies: 11
Views: 4801

Re: Summer Camp Training ???

Thanks! Im just not sure have to make up my mind pretty quick already spent a good bit into training and was wondering if the summer camp would make her that much better!

Of course so many factors come into play!
by birddog98
Tue May 21, 2013 11:48 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Summer Camp Training ???
Replies: 11
Views: 4801

Re: Summer Camp Training ???

Thanks~~~
by birddog98
Tue May 21, 2013 11:16 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Old Style Ryman/Old Hemlock Pup
Replies: 26
Views: 10051

Re: Old Style Ryman/Old Hemlock Pup

Oh breeding foe a smaller weight so right there and what I have done! I have seen from other kennels go as much as 80 +++ pounds!!!
by birddog98
Tue May 21, 2013 11:02 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Summer Camp Training ???
Replies: 11
Views: 4801

Summer Camp Training ???

What does going to Summer Camp on the priaries mean to you?

I know more training can you shoot birds? Just pigeons etc?

Or just them pointing wild birds?

May not seem like the peferct question! Just wanted to see what others thought!
by birddog98
Tue May 21, 2013 10:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Old Style Ryman/Old Hemlock Pup
Replies: 26
Views: 10051

Re: Old Style Ryman/Old Hemlock Pup

Old Style Meaning! From George Bird Evans and George Ryman Close working Hunting Setter!

Thanks love them! They are not big runners...Males 70lb females 58 or so!! Of course this can range!!
by birddog98
Sun May 19, 2013 7:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Old Style Ryman/Old Hemlock Pup
Replies: 26
Views: 10051

Re: Old Style Ryman/Old Hemlock Pup

Thanks all my setters are spoiled! Just like family members!!
by birddog98
Sun May 19, 2013 1:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Old Style Ryman/Old Hemlock Pup
Replies: 26
Views: 10051

Old Style Ryman/Old Hemlock Pup

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by birddog98
Sun May 19, 2013 11:56 am
Forum: Training
Topic: COST OF TRAINING??
Replies: 71
Views: 17751

Re: COST OF TRAINING??

Agree it is the age of the dog! I have seen people not do a thing with a setter until two years old( I don't believe in that but its me! When I do have a litter my pups go in a quail field flight covered and can chase and point and this gets their motor going when I see that is all they are thinking...
by birddog98
Sun May 19, 2013 6:50 am
Forum: Birds & Bird Supplies
Topic: Qoturnix Quail
Replies: 6
Views: 5257

Re: Qoturnix Quail

Hi..The Cortinnux quail will not sit they wont fly either maybe 5 feet or so....Some bobwhites will set if left along and have enuff room I had the Mexican speckel hens last year do it~ Better off buying GQF genisus pre set incubator with turner it is preset for temp turns eggs and holds 120 of them...
by birddog98
Sun May 19, 2013 12:16 am
Forum: Training
Topic: COST OF TRAINING??
Replies: 71
Views: 17751

Re: COST OF TRAINING??

Yes def agree with you there! I know what I want may be different then what another wants and I for one no even out of the same litter each pup can be different that is for sure!
by birddog98
Sat May 18, 2013 11:51 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: COST OF TRAINING??
Replies: 71
Views: 17751

Re: COST OF TRAINING??

birddog98 Just a question on the path you took... I see you spent a good chunk of money and may or may not have a dog up to your expectations. If you were to seek another dog, would you follow a similar path where you purchase a pup and pay to train it, train it yourself, or buy a finished dog? I h...
by birddog98
Sat May 18, 2013 11:45 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: COST OF TRAINING??
Replies: 71
Views: 17751

Re: COST OF TRAINING??

Anyone expecting a 2yr old to be a "finished" dog is expecting too much whether the dog is with a pro or self trained. Comes the question A two year old what does the word finish mean? I see that in so many terms and always get different answers! Winning Field Trials I have no clue....Out hunting w...
by birddog98
Sat May 18, 2013 8:42 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: COST OF TRAINING??
Replies: 71
Views: 17751

Re: COST OF TRAINING??

All is good! Im just glad that there are people out there to help!! Pic of a pup of mine
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by birddog98
Sat May 18, 2013 7:56 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: COST OF TRAINING??
Replies: 71
Views: 17751

Re: COST OF TRAINING??

Hey Guys and Gals Maybe, All I was asking for was a good Setter that could get the job done! I have always raised Ryman,Old Hemlock Setters not your field trial type! And I never wanted them steady to wing so when that grouse came up my setter was after it in case of cripple etc! So why I got a pro ...
by birddog98
Sat May 18, 2013 4:56 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: COST OF TRAINING??
Replies: 71
Views: 17751

Re: COST OF TRAINING??

Does anyone know if you can shoot birds during the summer months on the Prairies? Not just pigeons!! Thanks
by birddog98
Sat May 18, 2013 3:59 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: COST OF TRAINING??
Replies: 71
Views: 17751

Re: COST OF TRAINING??

It depends somewhat with what's going on with the dog, how many dogs are being worked, what's going on in their personal lives & the weather. Time zones make a difference too. When a trainer gets done at 8:30 - 9:00 pm on the West Coast, do you want a call at midnight? More striking news merits a c...
by birddog98
Sat May 18, 2013 3:55 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: COST OF TRAINING??
Replies: 71
Views: 17751

Re: COST OF TRAINING??

For all of you out west when they do summer camp on the prairies....Can you shoot birds there since it is summertime? I would not think,but I never been!
by birddog98
Sat May 18, 2013 3:42 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: COST OF TRAINING??
Replies: 71
Views: 17751

Re: COST OF TRAINING??

Ok...I get the point! I never called this guy out or anything was just asking for advice! Yes if Im paying thousands of dollars I would like a email to shows that he cares or a photo or video on how the Setter is doing...I see this guy online all the time if he can be online I would think the money ...
by birddog98
Sat May 18, 2013 2:16 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: COST OF TRAINING??
Replies: 71
Views: 17751

Re: COST OF TRAINING??

I t sounds to me like you want a reason to leave the dog in hopes it will turn into something the trainer has already told you it's not. Oh no the trainer already told me that she would not make it in Field Trials! I know that now and I'm ok with but I could at least do AKC Hunt test with her....Ma...
by birddog98
Sat May 18, 2013 1:09 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: COST OF TRAINING??
Replies: 71
Views: 17751

Re: COST OF TRAINING??

Update Finally a Video!!! Looking ok! Says it is getting to hot to train where he which I do believe and they just train on pigeons why he wants to go to summer camp again....I do think you can get bobwhites out west or raise some if your a trainer esp....I raise thousands, but that's me maybe there...
by birddog98
Sat May 18, 2013 10:02 am
Forum: Training
Topic: COST OF TRAINING??
Replies: 71
Views: 17751

Re: COST OF TRAINING??

Thanks for letting me know where that is ...Would like to see one myself! If I could get away!!
by birddog98
Sat May 18, 2013 9:58 am
Forum: Training
Topic: COST OF TRAINING??
Replies: 71
Views: 17751

Re: COST OF TRAINING??

Sent Pm...Thanks for everyones input!!
by birddog98
Sat May 18, 2013 9:43 am
Forum: Birds & Bird Supplies
Topic: Silver Bobwhite Chick
Replies: 0
Views: 3201

Silver Bobwhite Chick

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by birddog98
Sat May 18, 2013 9:41 am
Forum: Birds & Bird Supplies
Topic: silver golden
Replies: 0
Views: 3108

silver golden

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by birddog98
Sat May 18, 2013 9:32 am
Forum: Training
Topic: COST OF TRAINING??
Replies: 71
Views: 17751

Re: COST OF TRAINING??

Four Brookes went over my head!!! If people want me to list the trainers name I will.. I was just not going to bash anyones name if it was something that, he just does n ot talk or want to email but once a month etc!! I just don't know what is up! Anyway I will go with my gut and see where it gets m...