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by windswept
Wed Apr 22, 2015 1:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bottle Feeding New Pups
Replies: 2
Views: 2047

Bottle Feeding New Pups

What is everyone using to help mom if she has an unusually large litter of pups? What exactly are you feeding the pups and what type of bottle do you use?
I do not have any puppies on the ground right now but the best time to ask for advice is before it's an emergency.
Thanks for your help.
by windswept
Wed Sep 24, 2014 12:49 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Irish Setter Havoc 400 Hunting Boots
Replies: 4
Views: 7703

Irish Setter Havoc 400 Hunting Boots

I battle on and off with plantar fasciitis and am looking for a new pair of boots.
Considering the Irish Setter Havoc 400's.
Any opinions on these boots or a recommendation for an alternative with great support?
by windswept
Sun Jun 08, 2014 3:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NA Test Botched
Replies: 16
Views: 6389

Re: NA Test Botched

Our pup was riding in my lap when the air bags blew. SHAME on you ! ! :evil: IMO, you should never transport a dog that isn't crated. What kind of shape would the dog be in if it was another vehicle and not just a deer ? A crate is the dog's equivalent to seat belts and air bags. . +1 Two never bro...
by windswept
Fri May 23, 2014 8:12 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Nail Trim
Replies: 7
Views: 3300

Re: Nail Trim

I have 4 dogs right now and I never trim their nails. Seems like the running wears them down. I suppose if they were house dogs that didn't get out much it would be a different story.
by windswept
Tue Apr 29, 2014 7:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: new pup
Replies: 31
Views: 14013

Re: new pup

If I was going to have a male I like Otto, Odin (Odie), Rocky and Argo to name a few.
by windswept
Fri Feb 21, 2014 8:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Let's see hunting shacks
Replies: 25
Views: 16037

Re: Let's see hunting shacks

I've thought about buying an old camper to pull out and let it sit permanently on the hunting farm. The only reason I haven't is I would guess that it would be full of mice in no time flat. Do you guys that use campers have a secret for me or do you just deal with it?
by windswept
Thu Feb 20, 2014 11:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: PVC for ATV Roading Rig
Replies: 13
Views: 7174

Re: PVC for ATV Roading Rig

I used PVC a few years ago for a rig. It ended up breaking about 4 miles away from my home and pup had to ride back to town on my lap.
It's just not strong enough.
by windswept
Sat Jan 25, 2014 5:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 8 month old GWP with minimal socialization
Replies: 4
Views: 3095

8 month old GWP with minimal socialization

I need your advise. I am wanting to become more involved in NAVHDA and run a pup in the NA test. I bought an 8 month old pup a few days ago. She has spent her entire life at her breeder's place with a lot of interaction with other adult and young dogs her age. But I am guessing that she has had no e...
by windswept
Tue Dec 31, 2013 9:22 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: WATER
Replies: 5
Views: 2904

Re: WATER

Meller wrote:Tell me how this is going to be benifical to anyone on a gun dog forum, all this is ,is to stir controversy.
Well, this is the "Off Topic Forum". Seems like a reasonable topic for this section.
by windswept
Wed Nov 06, 2013 8:58 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Contractor/real estate advise needed
Replies: 9
Views: 6162

Re: Contractor/real estate advise needed

I highly doubt the lender did anything wrong by not having a home inspection done. I have bought a number of homes over the years and whether to have a home inspection done was always my choice, not a lender requirement. I never had one done. My guess is the bank is urging you to file simply to bols...
by windswept
Fri Sep 27, 2013 1:39 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Exceed or Kirklands
Replies: 6
Views: 2668

Re: Exceed or Kirklands

This decision to switch to something less costly is motivated by a visit I made to a breeder in another state with about 10 dogs. This is a breeder of working dogs and is feeding a product that many of us would consider substandard. Her dogs look great and are thriving on it. It was a real eye opene...
by windswept
Fri Sep 27, 2013 11:37 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Exceed or Kirklands
Replies: 6
Views: 2668

Exceed or Kirklands

I'm feeling like I am just plain paying too much for my dog food and am contemplating a change.
Costco is finally opening in my town and my intention is to try either Kirkland's or Exceed from Sam's Club.
This change could cut my feed bill in half.
Please give me your thoughts.
Thanks
by windswept
Sun Sep 15, 2013 8:06 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gun Dog Central
Replies: 2
Views: 1983

Re: Gun Dog Central

I have had trouble there too.
It seems to me that gundogbreeders.com has more listings anyway.
by windswept
Sat Sep 14, 2013 8:07 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: 64% Drop in Pheasant Counts for SD
Replies: 8
Views: 3888

Re: 64% Drop in Pheasant Counts for SD

I have a friend who has lived and owned farm land in SD his entire life (he's in his 60's). He told us last year that bird numbers were way down from a series of wheather related factors. The long, cold, wet winter of 2010-11, floods in 2011, wet, cold spring in both 2012 and again in 2013, and a d...
by windswept
Fri Sep 06, 2013 1:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Scary
Replies: 15
Views: 5614

Re: Scary

The state of South Dakota DOES NOT release any pheasants.
Private reserves release a lot and there are many farmers that do because they charge groups to come in and hunt their land.
Trust me, the state doesn't release any birds.
by windswept
Mon Sep 02, 2013 8:36 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: 64% Drop in Pheasant Counts for SD
Replies: 8
Views: 3888

64% Drop in Pheasant Counts for SD

Looks like it's going to be a tough year!
http://articles.aberdeennews.com/2013-0 ... ia-cochran
by windswept
Thu Aug 29, 2013 10:14 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Biting the bullet on insurance
Replies: 26
Views: 8672

Re: Biting the bullet on insurance

I have had somewhere near 5 dogs on average for 60 years. At 10 per month for each that would be 600 per year and then for 60 years it would be 36000 in my pocket rather than the insurance companies pocket. In that time I have had one instance of a bill over 300 dollars. I would guess my total expe...
by windswept
Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:42 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: SD first time question
Replies: 9
Views: 5150

Re: SD first time question

You may want to consider the Aberdeen area. Pheasant numbers always seem to be good up there and there is plenty of public land. I have lived in SD all my life and I have a little different take on the road hunters. My impression is that the majority of the landowners out here don't like the road hu...
by windswept
Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:40 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Puppy Pick Order
Replies: 7
Views: 3892

Puppy Pick Order

This is a bit academic but I am wondering what you breeders out there are doing with order of pick. Here's the scenario: The breeder accepts 3 deposits for female pups for an upcoming litter. Naturally, the order the deposits are paid determines the order the pups are selected. A month later the bre...
by windswept
Tue Aug 20, 2013 6:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Why do we lionize wild birds?
Replies: 104
Views: 45978

Re: Why do we lionize wild birds?

I live and hunt birds in South Dakota. During the regular season I hunt wild birds on a farm I own. The preserves are allowed to open earlier in the year and stay open into March. I take advantage of this nearly every year and it's been my experience that the early season wild birds are comparable t...
by windswept
Thu Jul 18, 2013 1:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gun Dog Express.
Replies: 10
Views: 10460

Re: Gun Dog Express.

Wow. That's quite a story. Can't blame you for being upset.
In their defense, I have used them multiple times and have never had a problem. I hope you can work this out. They are good people.
Tom
by windswept
Tue May 07, 2013 2:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gundog Door
Replies: 12
Views: 5517

Re: Gundog Door

Sorry no experience with those but I like my http://www.k-9kondo.com/kennel-door-free-shipping/ doors That's what I'm replacing! Mine are about 7 years old now. I like the k-9 kondo door but I'd like to try something a little more weather proof. I know a number of the people on this forum use the G...
by windswept
Tue May 07, 2013 6:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Gundog Door
Replies: 12
Views: 5517

Gundog Door

I need some new doors from the kennel runs to my building. I like the idea of the Gundog Doors but it seems like I read somewhere that when they slam shut behind the dog they are really loud. It's nice to sleep with my bedroom windows open and I really don't want to hear BANG BANG BANG all night. An...
by windswept
Thu Jul 05, 2012 6:58 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: 1960's
Replies: 35
Views: 12239

Re: 1960's

Whatever was the cheapest at the grocery store on the day my mom was shopping. That and a little table scraps. Dogs always seemed to do well enough.
Kinda funny. Even with this first hand experience I'm always wanting the best for my dogs. Sucker!
by windswept
Tue Jun 19, 2012 9:00 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Your thoughts on debt.
Replies: 80
Views: 27559

Re: Your thoughts on debt.

Be careful with that Ramsey guy. He's figured out a way of charging people, schools, churches and poorly run businesses hundreds of dollars in his "ministry" to simply use common sense when it comes to handling your finances. I'm probably beating a dead horse here stoneface but if you want to get ou...
by windswept
Wed Mar 07, 2012 7:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: GUN DOG EXPRESS
Replies: 7
Views: 2563

Re: GUN DOG EXPRESS

I've used them 3 or 4 times and been very happy. I'll definately use them again!
by windswept
Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:00 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Brushing Teeth
Replies: 28
Views: 7093

Re: Brushing Teeth

I guess the unanswered question would be could you avoid all of the late life dental problems by brushing. I have had many dogs that never really experienced much trouble with teeth anyway and I never brush the dog's teeth. I figure the dog only lives 10 - 15 years and the teeth should last that lon...
by windswept
Tue Jan 10, 2012 2:20 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Retirement gun?
Replies: 30
Views: 11505

Re: Retirement gun?

Nikegundog is correct about the differences. One other big difference is the raised rib on the M2 vs the standard on the Montefeltro. Go into a gun shop and pull the Montefeltro up and then pull the M2 up and you will see what I'm talking about. I really prefer the raised rib on the M2 but I wanted ...
by windswept
Tue Jan 10, 2012 11:06 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Retirement gun?
Replies: 30
Views: 11505

Re: Retirement gun?

Go with the Montefeltro but you should really consider the 20 guage over the 12 guage if you are primarily going to use it for upland hunting. I lugged a 12 gugae around forever hunting pheasants because I was convinced that it was necessary. I always wanted a 20 guage Montefeltro and finally last S...
by windswept
Thu Jan 05, 2012 8:21 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: More Pigeon Problems
Replies: 13
Views: 4261

Re: More Pigeon Problems

I used to raise a loft full of rollers, tumblers, homers etc for years and went through some learning pains. After figuring a few things out I never had problems getting birds to come back, even from long distances after selling birds, they would try to come back, but there are a couple tricks you ...
by windswept
Thu Jan 05, 2012 8:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Craziest thing you've seen in the field....
Replies: 50
Views: 12538

Re: Craziest thing you've seen in the field....

This happened about 15 years ago on the Minnesota River near Redwood Falls, MN. My son and I were fishing with my brother-in-law and my nephew. My son being a typical 6 year old got bored and layed his rod down on the bank and turned his attention to something else. Of course about that time he got ...
by windswept
Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:41 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: First Bird Dog Gun Suggestions?
Replies: 28
Views: 9087

Re: First Bird Dog Gun Suggestions?

For years I have wanted to switch from 12 guage to a Montefeltro 20 guage but I was not sure it would be enough for my favorite hunting, pheasants. I made the switch this year and the Montifeltro 20 guage is all I shot while upland hunting. Take it from a guy who bought into the whole "need a 12 gua...
by windswept
Tue Dec 27, 2011 11:06 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Am I missing something?
Replies: 9
Views: 3204

Re: Am I missing something?

snips wrote:Glad it is gone!
+100 Just disgusted thinking about it.
by windswept
Sat Dec 17, 2011 5:50 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Tuffy's
Replies: 2
Views: 1232

Re: Tuffy's

I have been feeding one of the other products that Tuffy's makes, Nutrisource. I am really happy with pretty much everything about it.
by windswept
Wed Dec 14, 2011 7:15 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Unregisterd GunDogs
Replies: 30
Views: 7132

Re: Unregisterd GunDogs

AKC paperwork really means very little. All it means is mom and dad each have one of the little pieces of paper too. The breeder simply tells AKC that they whelped 3 males and 2 females and AKC sends them 5 pieces of paper. There is no demonstration of anything, health, hunting ability or otherwise ...
by windswept
Thu Dec 01, 2011 11:05 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Deer recovery
Replies: 14
Views: 5368

Re: Deer recovery

Good job, Mike!
With a shot like that it's probably just as well that it was left alone for a few hours.
Tom
by windswept
Tue Nov 29, 2011 8:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what would you have done ?
Replies: 42
Views: 11987

Re: what would you have done ?

Did someone ground pound the rooster that ran by? Any damage to your truck? If the truck was damaged and you know who did it I would have called it in. If not I'd get the heck out of there before it happened again. This almost sounds like the weekend of the South Dakota resident only season. The wee...
by windswept
Mon Nov 28, 2011 7:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: An animal's value. Ethics perspective.
Replies: 109
Views: 20829

Re: An animal's value. Ethics perspective.

Charlie you have to believe there is more then what Lewis and Clark found out. I know quite a few indians have a bit in my blood too. Yes they did eat them but they also respected them, Indians did not leave anything to waste. Everything has a purpose in life and provide food for something else. Eve...
by windswept
Mon Nov 28, 2011 2:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: An animal's value. Ethics perspective.
Replies: 109
Views: 20829

Re: An animal's value. Ethics perspective.

Not a biblical scholar by any means but didnt God give man dominion over all the animals..............or something like that? Come on folks they are just animals and like I have said before they are property, no different than a car. :roll: You have to remember that is only one religion and may not...
by windswept
Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:31 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: An animal's value. Ethics perspective.
Replies: 109
Views: 20829

Re: An animal's value. Ethics perspective.

All life on this earth has value I agree. All animalls are here to be tasty treats or work for us in some way. You can kill them and eat them and still honor their life here. Its all in the way it is done. But no animal and no human would ever take precedense over my kids. They always come first, b...
by windswept
Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:02 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: whats your priority, hunting dog or family dog??
Replies: 64
Views: 14414

Re: whats your priority, hunting dog or family dog??

I'll start. First priority for me is hunting dog. Now all I mean by that is if I had to give up one role or the other I would give up the family pet role LONG before I gave up the ability to hunt them. I would not tolerate a biter of any sort in my kennel or home. I want my dogs to get along well w...
by windswept
Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: whats your priority, hunting dog or family dog??
Replies: 64
Views: 14414

Re: whats your priority, hunting dog or family dog??

I'll start. First priority for me is hunting dog. Now all I mean by that is if I had to give up one role or the other I would give up the family pet role LONG before I gave up the ability to hunt them. I would not tolerate a biter of any sort in my kennel or home. I want my dogs to get along well wi...
by windswept
Sun Nov 27, 2011 5:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog Bit - Now What?
Replies: 110
Views: 34346

Re: Dog Bit - Now What?

I know what your saying and not trying to pick a fight but what makes us any more special then a dog. We are animals too so just because we have a bigger brain means that we are better. People also seem to forget we are on the same genetic map as they are. If we could speak their language we might a...
by windswept
Wed Nov 23, 2011 6:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog Bit - Now What?
Replies: 110
Views: 34346

Re: Dog Bit - Now What?

I'd get rid of the dog. Find a home with adults only. This will likely come up again. It did with me and I'll never again have a dog that under ANY circumstances that thinks biting one of the humans is a solution to ANY situation.
Good luck and I'm sorry this happened.
by windswept
Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:33 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: pheasant hunting around Artas SD
Replies: 4
Views: 1807

Re: pheasant hunting around Artas SD

I don't hunt up that way so I am not sure what to tell you about the hunting. You may want to find the SD Game Fish And Parks website and look for the pheasant forecast. I know that most of SD is down significantly from last year but I am just not sure about that area specifically. You will also wan...
by windswept
Tue Nov 15, 2011 5:29 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Hunted around Gregory and Mitchell, SD last week...
Replies: 2
Views: 1913

Re: Hunted around Gregory and Mitchell, SD last week...

Actually the pay to hunt farmers have been supplimenting the wild birds with pen raised birds for many years here in SD. There certainly are alot of wild birds but when a farmer can get away with charging $150 to $200 per hunter he is going to have paid hunters there as many days as possible. One fa...
by windswept
Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:58 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Good Afternoon!
Replies: 1
Views: 986

Re: Good Afternoon!

Sounds good. Nothing better than successful days with a young one! :lol: :D
by windswept
Fri Nov 11, 2011 8:23 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What do you use to rid the urine smell from concrete?
Replies: 17
Views: 5144

Re: What do you use to rid the urine smell from concrete?

When I lived in town and my kennel was surrounded by landscaping and flowers and such I couldn't use bleach. I found a product that works really well. It's called Kennel Guard and is sold by Cabelas. I tried a lot of things that didn't work but this one was great.
by windswept
Wed Nov 09, 2011 6:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: When hunting pheasant...
Replies: 17
Views: 5939

Re: When hunting pheasant...

The quieter the better when pheasant hunting but...the truth is they can hear you very well bell or no bell anyway.
by windswept
Sun Nov 06, 2011 4:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 12 or 20?
Replies: 53
Views: 11714

Re: 12 or 20?

I made the switch this season. I was always a 12 guage guy. I bought a Benelli Montefeltro 20 guage and I have been just as effective with it as I was with the 12. I was worried that I would simply wound a lot of birds but to tell you the truth it has been fantastic. I doubt I'll ever go back.