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by BoJack
Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Inbreeding or Linebreeding?
Replies: 7
Views: 2807

Re: Inbreeding or Linebreeding?

Most of the Top dogs and also some National Champions(field trial)were out of those type breedings back in the 70's -80's.(Same father but different mothers) Don't know why knowedgable breeders don't do it anymore.I always considsered them line breedings.If you breed a male and female from the same ...
by BoJack
Tue Aug 02, 2011 8:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog lonelyness
Replies: 10
Views: 4943

Re: Dog lonelyness

Get him a bottle of Daniels and put some George Jones music on for him,it'll help for a while :lol:
Seriously the old saying Time will heal the hurt.
by BoJack
Tue Aug 02, 2011 8:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Has Anyone Bought Quail From This Man?
Replies: 18
Views: 6210

Re: Has Anyone Bought Quail From This Man?

Thanks all.It may just end up being one of those unsolved mysteries.I can still get birds from a reliable source.Not worth the headache for the small deposit I sent.But I will keep an eye out for him in the future on the net(If he's still alive),if not may he RIP :)
by BoJack
Mon Aug 01, 2011 6:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Has Anyone Bought Quail From This Man?
Replies: 18
Views: 6210

Re: Has Anyone Bought Quail From This Man?

Thanks.
by BoJack
Mon Aug 01, 2011 10:15 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Has Anyone Bought Quail From This Man?
Replies: 18
Views: 6210

Has Anyone Bought Quail From This Man?

Has anyone ordered Quail from setterman on here?- Jim Scott from Flatwoods WV? Sent a deposit Months ago on 20 Tenn Reds for June.Contacted him by e-mail May 30th.Said he had me down for 20 and would get back to me when his son's baseball season was over (4 more games).That's the last I heard from h...
by BoJack
Mon Jul 25, 2011 1:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: birds an heat
Replies: 9
Views: 3046

Re: birds an heat

What mudhunter said
by BoJack
Sat Jul 23, 2011 9:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Who would you look at ?
Replies: 31
Views: 9239

Re: Who would you look at ?

Bruce Shaffer-Almost Heaven GSP.
http://almostheavengsps.netkennel.com/C ... for%20Sale

Bruce is a breeder of dogs that are proven on both,and he's a dedicated Grouse and Woodcock hunter himself.I've seen his dogs work many times and they are Bird Dogs.
by BoJack
Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:25 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What is most important??
Replies: 35
Views: 9971

Re: What is most important??

Bonding,Here and Whoa
by BoJack
Sun Jul 17, 2011 9:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pointing pup question
Replies: 10
Views: 4570

Re: Pointing pup question

She's still a Baby.Setters take longer to mature.Really can't understand the trainer being disappointed,especially if he's a Setter guy.Her potential and devlopement will come with Time.
by BoJack
Fri Jul 15, 2011 7:40 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Backyard Pigeon coop - check it out
Replies: 10
Views: 4414

Re: Backyard Pigeon coop - check it out

You need more Ventlation in it for sure.Don't let the dog badger the birds.
by BoJack
Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Time for a HOF Sticky on Pigeon Health, I NEED HELP
Replies: 13
Views: 17097

Re: Time for a HOF Sticky on Pigeon Health, I NEED HELP

Yes I'd start the Amoxicillian.
by BoJack
Sun Jun 19, 2011 9:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Time for a HOF Sticky on Pigeon Health, I NEED HELP
Replies: 13
Views: 17097

Re: Time for a HOF Sticky on Pigeon Health, I NEED HELP

There are four different forms of the disease: Intestinal Form: This form causes diarrhea with slimy/aqueous brownish to greenish droppings, the droppings will be surrounded by fluid and may contain pulpy undigested feed. The intestines are inflamed, feed cannot be broken down for its nutrients. Sin...
by BoJack
Sun Jun 19, 2011 9:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Time for a HOF Sticky on Pigeon Health, I NEED HELP
Replies: 13
Views: 17097

Re: Time for a HOF Sticky on Pigeon Health, I NEED HELP

Bruce,
Paratyphoid/Salmonella.Will post some links.Make sure mice isn't getting into your loft or feed.
by BoJack
Mon Jun 13, 2011 6:36 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Skunk odor help :(
Replies: 25
Views: 9051

Re: Skunk odor help :(

Try a tomatoe juice bath or straight White Vinager bath.
by BoJack
Sun May 29, 2011 4:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tick War is On! Questions
Replies: 9
Views: 4996

Re: Tick War is On! Questions

You're right casey,tics won't attach with the Preventic collar on.For fleas I give two brewers yeast tabs(Wal-mart brand)in the feed every day.Haven't seen a flea since I started doing this a few months ago.A freind who has cats told me about it.It's works for me.
by BoJack
Sun May 29, 2011 9:23 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tick War is On! Questions
Replies: 9
Views: 4996

Re: Tick War is On! Questions

The best thing I've found is a Preventix collar.
by BoJack
Sat May 28, 2011 9:23 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Recall pen
Replies: 9
Views: 4139

Re: Recall pen

I have the LCS Quail Condo.It'll only hold eight birds comfortably.Probably all you need if you only have one dog.Then again as stated a johnny house keeps your birds flight conditioned.May also depend on how much land you have to work your dog(s) Here where I live(Md.)you can't use a call pen or jo...
by BoJack
Sat May 28, 2011 9:04 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New pup
Replies: 15
Views: 5471

Re: New pup

Nice Pup.
by BoJack
Wed May 25, 2011 12:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Is my trainer telling the truth?
Replies: 25
Views: 8538

Re: Is my trainer telling the truth?

What Wagonmaster and Topher40 said.
by BoJack
Sun May 22, 2011 1:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My New Setter Pup
Replies: 8
Views: 2893

Re: My New Setter Pup

Thanks for the comments.Bruce,I like her better then Cass.By the way Cass won 3rd in a Puppy Classic in Pa.a couple of months ago for her new owner.
by BoJack
Fri May 20, 2011 9:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My New Setter Pup
Replies: 8
Views: 2893

My New Setter Pup

Clear Spring Reba(13 mos) Bred Ch Ragged Hill Nip on top(Long Meadow Luke) and (HOF) Ch Bozann's Mosley on the bottom(Long Meadow Lilly).Looking forward to hunting her this Fall(mixed bag including Grouse)And possibly a couple of walking trials.She has Plenty of Nose,along with Class moving and poin...
by BoJack
Mon May 16, 2011 6:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: First point at 9 weeks
Replies: 8
Views: 2565

Re: First point at 9 weeks

He's gonna be a Bird Dog! Nice.
by BoJack
Tue May 03, 2011 1:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Help I need a dog trailer. Car is too small
Replies: 3
Views: 2160

Re: Help I need a dog trailer. Car is too small

Cost of the box-0(Made it from a wooden shipping crate.Ventilation- ajustable floor vents-6.00 from Lowe's.Only used it one Fall.You can insulate all you want and even add a fan(s).I padded the floor with 2" of foam rubber.With a single axle trailer it's not a smooth ride for the dogs.
by BoJack
Mon May 02, 2011 1:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Help I need a dog trailer. Car is too small
Replies: 3
Views: 2160

Re: Help I need a dog trailer. Car is too small

I have a Honda CRV wagon with a large crate in it that I used for my retired patrol dog.I use it for my Setter now. If that Malinois is from good breeding with good nerves, a ride in a trailer sure shouldn't bother it,and shouldn't have anything to do with it's drive.By a 4x6 trailer from Tractor su...
by BoJack
Sun May 01, 2011 3:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Awsome Young Setter
Replies: 1
Views: 1109

Awsome Young Setter

Merrit's Spud-Winner of the USCSDA Mid Atlantic Derby Classic last week.And not quite a YEAR old yet! Was told he has a Head Full Of Brains and the maturity of a Four year old.Owned and Handled by Terry Merrit.Terry has a string of winning Setters. http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/Czechboy95...
by BoJack
Thu Apr 28, 2011 2:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pigeon Food
Replies: 19
Views: 11074

Re: Pigeon Food

Feed what's good for them the same as you do for your dogs.Commercial pigeon feed- it has everything they need.They're an invaluable training tool,Take care of them the same as you do your dogs and other equipment. All whole corn is too hot in carbohydrates(especially in the Summer)and it adds extra...
by BoJack
Sun Apr 24, 2011 7:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: which would you like to own,use?
Replies: 34
Views: 10728

Re: which would you like to own,use?

# One
by BoJack
Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Another Spring Day on the Prairies
Replies: 11
Views: 4395

Re: Another Spring Day on the Prairies

Now that's one Class Setter.All Jacked Up and sucking that sweet bird scent nector into those nostrils.Awsome.
by BoJack
Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: homing pigeons
Replies: 4
Views: 1736

Re: homing pigeons

You start them out gradually when young after they've loft flown for about two weeks.Release at one mile a couple of times then 2-3 miles,then 5,10,15,25 up to about 40.After returing from 40 they'll return from Any distance,if they're good birds with good homing instinct.Sounds like the 400 mile tr...
by BoJack
Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:14 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Training Pics from Today
Replies: 28
Views: 7288

Re: Training Pics from Today

NICE.
by BoJack
Mon Mar 28, 2011 6:04 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Needs Recomendations of a GSP
Replies: 41
Views: 11437

Re: Needs Recomendations of a GSP

Bruce Shaffer Almost Heaven GSP.Seen his dogs work many times and you couldn't go wrong.
http://www.almostheavengsps.netkennel.com/
by BoJack
Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Looking for a Stud
Replies: 18
Views: 6422

Re: Looking for a Stud

First time for me also hearing of someone wanting a weak nose.I wouldn't feed a dog with a weak nose.A dog that'll point and stand their birds from a long distance is a Virtue that many would like to have in their dogs and don't.Sounds like someone could be a little lazy in the flushing effort.If sh...
by BoJack
Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:34 am
Forum: Birds & Bird Supplies
Topic: Sexing Pigeons
Replies: 15
Views: 10013

Re: Sexing Pigeons

Put some kind of mirror in the pen.Males will strut back and forth in front of the mirror cooing and dragging their tails,challenging what they Think is another male in the reflection.
by BoJack
Wed Mar 23, 2011 11:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: late bloomer?
Replies: 20
Views: 7108

Re: late bloomer?

PATIENCE my man,see what it can do?? They all mature and come into different stages at different ages.
by BoJack
Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:09 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: "What we are paying for is genetics..."
Replies: 2
Views: 1491

Re: "What we are paying for is genetics..."

Yes bred for Genetics-Working Ablilty,which has been Lost in the last sixty years with the American bred Shepherds,Being bred for the Show Ring and losing the Working Ablity along the way. Renko- Sch3 IPO3-1995-2008,Imported from Slovakia.The European dogs have better trainabilty,stronger nerve,less...
by BoJack
Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:00 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Raising Hungarian Partridge
Replies: 6
Views: 3248

Re: Raising Hungarian Partridge

Marty Zukovich(Pa) has them every year and so does Matt Mentz of Seneca Gamebird Farm(NY),but they usaully go fast. Marty's link below and Matt's e-mail.They both ship.Last time I checked the Huns were going for 9.00 ea. Another bird you may want to try are Tennesee Bobwhite quail.They flush and fly...
by BoJack
Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: First Field Trial
Replies: 6
Views: 2364

Re: First Field Trial

Good Luck!
by BoJack
Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Setter Pup- Which one??
Replies: 20
Views: 7334

Re: New Setter Pup- Which one??

Good luck with whichever one you pick.
by BoJack
Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Field trial GSPs
Replies: 126
Views: 28354

Re: Field trial GSPs

Who Cares? They are what they are.How much cross breeding do you think was done for Years to come up with all the breeds there are today? Mucho Mucho.
by BoJack
Mon Mar 07, 2011 7:05 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Next Generation
Replies: 7
Views: 2411

Re: Next Generation

Super nice looking pup.
by BoJack
Sun Mar 06, 2011 2:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Setter Pup- Which one??
Replies: 20
Views: 7334

Re: New Setter Pup- Which one??

#3,But Color doesn't make the Dog.You're picking for just color and markings?
by BoJack
Wed Mar 02, 2011 6:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Breeder Locating
Replies: 46
Views: 11186

Re: Breeder Locating

Give it up and get a registerable pup or dog from a reputable breeder.Was you worried about papers when you rescued him?Papers don't hunt and find birds anyhow,but dogs do.
by BoJack
Sat Feb 26, 2011 2:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ch. Elhew Hannabell dies
Replies: 21
Views: 8091

Re: Ch. Elhew Hannabell dies

Sure ezzy whatever you say.
by BoJack
Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ch. Elhew Hannabell dies
Replies: 21
Views: 8091

Re: Ch. Elhew Hannabell dies

Where,here? Maybe you jumped to the other side of the fence after you stuck your foot in your mouth huh? Take ElhewPointer's advice
ezzy Wrote:
She did have quite a record and had to be one of the best, but that good?
by BoJack
Sat Feb 26, 2011 10:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ch. Elhew Hannabell dies
Replies: 21
Views: 8091

Re: Ch. Elhew Hannabell dies

A Great one for sure(yes ezzy I said Great).She's a shoe-in for the HOF.Her and her half sisters should all be there eventually.
by BoJack
Wed Feb 23, 2011 2:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Setter Discussion
Replies: 303
Views: 123682

Re: Setter Discussion

These Setter threads need to be Rivived more often since it seems this is a predomantly GSP site most of the time. Buckwheat Wrote:Good he!! Steve! How many setter threads do you need to keep you happy??? Theres only so much that can be said about them... "Look at that feathering" "What kind of cond...
by BoJack
Tue Feb 22, 2011 7:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Deer and Dogs
Replies: 9
Views: 4852

Re: Deer and Dogs

Seems you got some Common Sense anwers on the Cover Dog board.
http://members3.boardhost.com/coverdog/ ... 97419.html
To me anyone who doesn't trash break a dog from deer doesn't have any Common Sense,or any safety regards for their dogs.