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by h20fwlkillr
Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pigeon Coop Floor
Replies: 23
Views: 14384

Re: Pigeon Coop Floor

I use straw over the dirt floor in mine. As it becomes soiled, I just add another layer of straw. When it reaches a depth of ~12" I scoop it out , heavily lime the dirt to kill pathogins and lay new straw. My coup is 15' X 21' X 8' and it takes me about 4 hours from start to finish on a full cleaning.
by h20fwlkillr
Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Choosing a pointing breed...
Replies: 32
Views: 8121

Re: Choosing a pointing breed...

There are plenty of good breeders for just about any of the hunting breeds in the area. Don't rule out a pup that isn't from FT lines. There are plenty of good pups from guides and breeders that hunt their dogs, but don't test or trial. Just because one doesn't play the doggie games, doesn't mean th...
by h20fwlkillr
Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy Contracts
Replies: 43
Views: 18017

Re: Puppy Contracts

IMO, selling a pup under contract is more like renting than owning. It's like buying a car and the dealership telling you they are gonna repo it if you don't wax it, or put it in a car show. I feel that once something is sold, the original owner is forfeiting their rights. If one wants to maintain c...
by h20fwlkillr
Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question for Weim owners
Replies: 11
Views: 2447

Re: Question for Weim owners

As a rule of thumb, weims are a close to medium ranging breed. That was what they were bred to do. If you aren't tripping over him and he is actively hunting, then I wouldn't worry about it much. As he ages and builds confidence, he may range a bit farther, but I wouldn't count on it.
by h20fwlkillr
Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:08 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dogfood Going Up, Up, Up
Replies: 70
Views: 16084

Re: Dogfood Going Up, Up, Up

I went to my local feed store last weekend to pick up some more feed for my birds and noticed they had some ProPlan. I found it a little strange, as they aren't a Purina dealer. I asked them about it and they said they bought out an elevator that went out of business and got stuck with the "stuff". ...
by h20fwlkillr
Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:16 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Shotgun Recommendations
Replies: 17
Views: 9181

Re: Shotgun Recommendations

Might look at a Charles Daly 20 ga. I bought one for my 10 yo son this year and he can handle it well. It is light for a pump with little recoil. Think it ran around $220.
by h20fwlkillr
Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: MO. MIDDLE ZONE DUCK OPENER
Replies: 2
Views: 1012

Re: MO. MIDDLE ZONE DUCK OPENER

The fog didn't break here until noon Sat. Heard birds, but couldn't see my hand in front of my face. Seen a big pack of woodies and a few green heads this morning, but they wouldn't work. Almost all the birds around me are resident birds. Not very many migraters here yet. The cold front coming later...
by h20fwlkillr
Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:52 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: How to get pup to range out???
Replies: 12
Views: 4024

Re: How to get pup to range out???

So, I'm out with my 3 month pup yesterday, in the great outdoors, no lead. He won't venture out more that 10 feet, and alot of the time is right at my feet. How do I get him to get out in front of me and not behind me Was the cover heavy? Had your pup been exposed to the type of cover? Most likely ...
by h20fwlkillr
Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Black Pointing Labs.
Replies: 8
Views: 4120

Re: Black Pointing Labs.

I have worked with a few PL's and was unimpressed. The one's I worked with may or may not be the norm, but were enough to sour me on them. IMO, if God wanted labs to point, he would have given them fingers. I think that if one was mainly a waterfowler and didn't upland hunt much, they would be fine....
by h20fwlkillr
Wed Oct 15, 2008 10:53 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Kansas City Training
Replies: 3
Views: 1341

Re: Kansas City Training

http://www.blackwaterretrievers.com/

They are about 50 miles southeast of KC off of 50 hwy. They have trained a lot of very nice dogs.
by h20fwlkillr
Sat Oct 04, 2008 1:25 am
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Check Cords
Replies: 30
Views: 27312

Re: Check Cords

I like the ones lcsupply.com carries. They are very stiff and durable. As a bonus they are very inexpensive. $10 for a 20 footer.
by h20fwlkillr
Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:49 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: 2nd season same bacterial infection
Replies: 9
Views: 2273

Re: 2nd season same bacterial infection

Is your dog wet a lot? I have had problems with bacterial infections in the past with dogs that stayed in the water too much. It seemed like the muzzle was the place it would manifest itself the most. Vet had me go with Baytril topical and would clear up in a week or so. I started limiting time in t...
by h20fwlkillr
Tue Sep 23, 2008 2:12 am
Forum: Training
Topic: artificial bird scents
Replies: 8
Views: 4238

Re: artificial bird scents

I messed around with scents for a while, a short while. Don't know if it was how it smelled or if it tasted bad, but the dogs started refusing retrieves. Stopped using the scent and they went back to retrieving. Worked the same way with the 3 scents I tried (duck, pheasant and chukar)
by h20fwlkillr
Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: LOST DOG
Replies: 10
Views: 4353

Re: LOST DOG

How do you lose your dog? I'm not trying to judge anyone but dogs are like kids you must protect them from harms way!!! Sounds like this owner is not responsible dog owner..I hope everything works out and the dog is found. I hate to see or hear about this.. Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thing...
by h20fwlkillr
Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How old were you when you got your first gun?
Replies: 30
Views: 9032

Re: How old were you when you got your first gun?

When I was 11, I got a Trapper's Special bolt action single shot .22. It was a hand me down from my uncle. The ejector was broken on the dang thing, so you had to carry a screw driver to get the shells out. It was and still is the most accurate .22 I've ever shot. When I was 12, my Grandfather gave ...
by h20fwlkillr
Fri Sep 12, 2008 11:25 am
Forum: Training
Topic: any training when in season
Replies: 6
Views: 1909

Re: any training when in season

I have had much more trouble with my males keeping their "heads in the game" when one of the females is in heat..than with the female themselves.
This has been my experience as well. I can usually work the females in heat, but gotta give up on most males if there is a bitch in heat around.
by h20fwlkillr
Fri Sep 05, 2008 11:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What breed?
Replies: 13
Views: 3875

Re: What breed?

I'd go w/ a Boykin.
by h20fwlkillr
Fri Sep 05, 2008 12:51 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Brown Growler
Replies: 36
Views: 8787

Re: Brown Growler

I agree that the dog should probably not be bred. Pointers should have an even temperment, not an aggressive one.There is a big difference between fearless or protective and aggressive.
by h20fwlkillr
Mon Aug 25, 2008 11:27 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Do you keep your birds near your dog?
Replies: 8
Views: 3892

Re: Do you keep your birds near your dog?

Unless the birds are right next to the side of the pen, my dogs tend to ignore them.
by h20fwlkillr
Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pigeons
Replies: 0
Views: 747

Pigeons

I found this on Craigs List and thought someone might be interested. The price is pretty good if you have room for 250 birds. Maybe some people can get together on a purchase. http://kansascity.craigslist.org/grd/778000032.html
by h20fwlkillr
Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:31 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Home made launcher
Replies: 4
Views: 1974

Re: Home made launcher

The next ones I make, I'll do a step by step with pictures. It really was pretty easy to make.
by h20fwlkillr
Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:41 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Home made launcher
Replies: 4
Views: 1974

Home made launcher

I needed a new launcher for throwing ducks. The prices of launchers big enough are way to high for me, so I built my own. All I need now is the receiver I have on order. In testing, I can throw a dokken mallard dummy 30+ feet in the air. I can increase or decrease the power by changing springs. Ther...
by h20fwlkillr
Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:00 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Why did you decide to pick the breed you picked??
Replies: 24
Views: 5503

Re: Why did you decide to pick the breed you picked??

I spent a week in Ks hunting behind a weim and fell in love. I just had to have one. Their personalities are one of a kind.
by h20fwlkillr
Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:54 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Neoprene Vests
Replies: 17
Views: 6426

Re: Neoprene Vests

I really like the deluxe vests from BPS. They are very durable. I went thru several of the Avery's ( wouldn't make it one season ) before trying them out.
by h20fwlkillr
Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:31 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Quail recall pen vs. chukars
Replies: 4
Views: 1473

Re: Quail recall pen vs. chukars

I prefer chukar. Much much hardier than quail. They recall very good. Hawks don't bother with them as much as quail. If you plant the chukar in heavy cover, they hold and flush very well.
by h20fwlkillr
Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:26 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: i think a client has been hoodwinked
Replies: 40
Views: 11502

Re: i think a client has been hoodwinked

Auntie Weimaraner is a twit.
I agree. Came across some of her Q&A's a few years ago and couldn't believe some of the crap she came up with. Read the one about "inbreeding" (aka line breeding). Refers to it as incest and thinks it should not be allowed. Lots and lots of crazy stuff.
by h20fwlkillr
Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: i think a client has been hoodwinked
Replies: 40
Views: 11502

Re: i think a client has been hoodwinked

There is a lot of color variation in weims. Grey is a diluted liver. I have no doubt that the dog is pure bred, but it's color alone could be a DQ in the ring depending on how dark the liver color is. The WCA states that any color darker than mouse grey is undesirable and any distinctly blue or blac...
by h20fwlkillr
Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:32 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: weimaraner/gsp
Replies: 34
Views: 11204

Re: weimaraner/gsp

dust gsp wrote:i do not hunt much water foul just the 1st ad 2nd weekend and it is not that cold then
Then either breed will work. Decide which breed you like better and pick a pup from good parents/lines.
by h20fwlkillr
Sat Jul 05, 2008 1:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: weimaraner/gsp
Replies: 34
Views: 11204

Re: weimaraner/gsp

Both will get the job done, but if you do much waterfowling in extreme temps, you will be disappointed in either. Don't have the coats or build for the cold water. GWP, or a retriever would be a better choice. It is easier to find great gsp's than even good weims. On average, a good weim will cost a...
by h20fwlkillr
Sat Jul 05, 2008 1:13 am
Forum: Training
Topic: To Force or Not to Force - That is the question
Replies: 10
Views: 3344

Re: To Force or Not to Force - That is the question

If she is retrieving when "it's out there" and you aren't trialing or running tests, then I wouldn't FF her. I wouldn't worry about a dog not picking something up at my feet.
by h20fwlkillr
Sat Jul 05, 2008 12:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: i think a client has been hoodwinked
Replies: 40
Views: 11502

Re: i think a client has been hoodwinked

It most likely is a pure bred weim. I've seen quite a few of the mouse (liver) colored weims. My female is one. When here new fur comes in, it is a very dark greyish brown. She looks a lot like a solid liver GSP. It is short lived however. The sun fades it very quickly.
by h20fwlkillr
Tue Jul 01, 2008 12:46 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: pregnant female pointer
Replies: 16
Views: 3362

Re: pregnant female pointer

I give all stock milk replacer with their feed to my bitches after whelping . I don't know if it actually helps with milk production, but it sure helps keep weight on them while nursing and makes sure they don't get depleted of calcium and other minerals. If the bitch is in good shape, milk producti...
by h20fwlkillr
Fri Jun 27, 2008 6:36 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dogfood Going Up, Up, Up
Replies: 70
Views: 16084

Re: Dogfood Going Up, Up, Up

Greg: Add $13.00 on your price for the same bag in Canada ( ON ) plus 15 percent tax . Why?? Our dollars are about par now aren't they? I wonder if I just get a really good price on the PP here. Canidae, I noticed, was $48 for 40 lbs. Have you noticed an sharp upward trend? Greg J. I have to pay $3...
by h20fwlkillr
Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:28 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog food around the country
Replies: 155
Views: 31843

Re: Dog food around the country

I've been trying out the Red Flannel Prime. Dogs are on their 4th bag and so far so good. Their coats look great, good stools and low feed amounts to maintain weight. I am very pleased so far. Price is very good too. Every 7th bag is free, so cost is about 38 cents a pound.
by h20fwlkillr
Thu May 29, 2008 11:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What kind of snake is this?
Replies: 32
Views: 10101

Re: What kind of snake is this?

I am going to guess you have some water around you there cause what you have there is a Diamondback water snake. It is a non-venomous snake.
I agree. Looks like one to me as well. They are quite active this time of year. You will probably be seeing more.
by h20fwlkillr
Fri May 23, 2008 12:04 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Help with wacky weim!
Replies: 7
Views: 3543

Re: Help with wacky weim!

3 years for the lightbulb to come on!!??? Y'all are way too forgiving. I'd be very worried if they weren't pointing and chasing birds by 3 months. While it isn't the norm, it does happen. Seen several weims that took 2-3 years to get it. They were well worth the wait. I think most would be proud to...
by h20fwlkillr
Thu May 22, 2008 12:16 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Raising Quail and game birds?
Replies: 17
Views: 6919

Re: Raising Quail and game birds?

What size flight pens do you all suggest? I was figuring on 30' by 70'. You need a minimum of .70 square feet per bird. So, you could hold ~1470 birds in a 30x70', maybe a few more if there is sufficient cover provided. Keep them too tight and cannabilism will be a problem. If I were you, I would t...
by h20fwlkillr
Wed May 21, 2008 11:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Raising Quail and game birds?
Replies: 17
Views: 6919

Re: Raising Quail and game birds?

Regardless of what others say about the little giant. I have had a thermostat with too much temp variance. One that the egg turner froze up and the heater not working after 10 days into the incubation. Each in its first year of use. Did not know about other brands at the time. Sorry for having bad ...
by h20fwlkillr
Wed May 21, 2008 12:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog Pics
Replies: 11
Views: 3008

Re: Dog Pics

Here's a few of my pup Zephyr in training http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h25/H20fwlkillr/Zephyrtraining4-19-08b.jpg http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h25/H20fwlkillr/DSCN2436.jpg Athena http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h25/H20fwlkillr/DSCN2046.jpg Zeus checking to see if the woodducks are home. ...
by h20fwlkillr
Tue May 20, 2008 12:35 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Raising Quail and game birds?
Replies: 17
Views: 6919

Re: Raising Quail and game birds?

I've found a incubator for $500 that rotates the eggs
Unless you are planning on raising a ton of birds, the expensive incubators are over kill. You can get a little giant or a hovabator with egg turners and fans for about $150. You can hatch about 75 quail at a time with them, or 50 pheasants.
by h20fwlkillr
Sat May 10, 2008 9:35 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Help with wacky weim!
Replies: 7
Views: 3543

Re: Help with wacky weim!

I've seen weims take as long as 3yo for them to finally "get it". I agree with Cherrystone, lots of birds.
by h20fwlkillr
Thu May 08, 2008 11:03 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ohio Weimaraner
Replies: 5
Views: 1615

Re: Ohio Weimaraner

I'm hoping to get some birds next week. I have to finish my quail pen,should be done this week. I hope to find some older birds but if not I can get quail chicks in Larue,Ohio from Ridgeway Hatchery. I have a chance to get a couple of Pheasant hens but i would rather have Quail. I would avoid the p...
by h20fwlkillr
Mon May 05, 2008 11:58 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Quail for a call back pen
Replies: 5
Views: 1713

Re: Quail for a call back pen

KC craigslist has some day olds listed in farm and garden section. Price is a little steep though ($1.50 each).
by h20fwlkillr
Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:37 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog food around the country
Replies: 155
Views: 31843

Re: Dog food around the country

While I agree the labeling on dog food bags are deceptive, who cares? The dog doesn't, and he's the one eating the food. Labels are for marketing and to satisfy laws. The food is what goes into the dog. If a dog does well on a particular feed, no matter what it's made of, that is a good food. Heck, ...
by h20fwlkillr
Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: WHAT DO PIGEONS EAT
Replies: 24
Views: 10110

Re: WHAT DO PIGEONS EAT

I feed my quail, pheasants,mallards and pigeons the same thing- a mix of cracked corn and milo, with milo being the main ingredient. Sometimes in very cold weather, I'll mix in some soybeans. I used to feed a lot of millet, but prices have gotten outrageous on it. At my local mill, I pay $6.75 for t...
by h20fwlkillr
Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:07 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog food around the country
Replies: 155
Views: 31843

Since ProPlan has hit almost $38 for a 37.5# bag here, I've been trying out the Red Flannel Prime by PMI. It seems to be a pretty good feed ( 26/18 ) at an affordable price ($21 per 50# bag). As a bonus with them, after you buy 6 bags, the 7th is free. I am having to feed a bit more ( 1 cup) than th...
by h20fwlkillr
Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:36 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Snake Training Near KC
Replies: 8
Views: 2114

Was it poisinous? Snake breaking isnt critical around these parts, thats why no one knows of any training classes for it. I havent ever heard of anyone around here that worries about it, if you are try the vaccine first. I agree. While there are some copperheads and rattlers around this area, they ...
by h20fwlkillr
Fri Apr 18, 2008 1:20 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pointing Labs - Why?
Replies: 46
Views: 11495

If God wanted labs to point, he would have given them a finger. :P

I've had a few pointing labs in for training. They were from supposed "good" lines. IMO they wouldn't be able to compete w/ a mediocre GSP,EP or setter on their best day.
by h20fwlkillr
Mon Apr 14, 2008 11:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Releasing Birds
Replies: 18
Views: 6625

QUOTE: "Pen raised birds can carry diseases that they are immune to, but wild population may not. Most states prohibit releasing birds for just that reason." I'm curious what states don't allow releases and for those interested here's what a professional bird biologist wrote about pen reared bird d...
by h20fwlkillr
Sun Apr 13, 2008 11:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Releasing Birds
Replies: 18
Views: 6625

If you have any wild birds at all, I would not release. Pen raised birds can carry diseases that they are immune to, but wild population may not. Most states prohibit releasing birds for just that reason. As Wildrose stated, most released birds run 90% + mortality under good conditions. If habit is ...