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Picloram’s potassium salt formulation is the active ingredient in Tordon herbicide; Effects on birds: Picloram is practically non-toxic to birds. LD50s (concentrations that are lethal for 50% of sampled population) for various bird species are greater than 5,000 mg/kg for bobwhite quail, 2,510 mg/kg...

That makes sense. Thank You!
-John

Thanks Buckshot & Mike,

Other than length and round or flat...how do they function differently?

-John

Could someone go into a bit more detail as to the differences (other than length) between check cord, leash, lead? I realize they're different, but not how they're different.

-John

Along those lines, should you use a program designed for retrievers to teach the waterfowl stuff...the way you would a lab? If so, does it matter which training (upland or waterfowl) is done first?

-John

I agree with Ezzy, An all protein food would lead to a condition known as rabbit starvation. Carbohydrates play an important role in the diet of all dogs. Minimum levels of glucose are necessary to maintain a decent source of energy to organs. Carbohydrates not only provide energy for body tissues, ...

Scout....totally agreeing with you, but wasn't the 25% grandparental ( F1 50% of parentals) theory an early genetic theory before modern genetics?

-John

I had a hard enough time convincing my landlord to allow us to get a dog, let alone a storing / caring for live birds. Im thinking I may need to simply buy 2-3 birds a couple times a month, when training our new pup. Also, since I cant keep them....at the end of the day, do I just let them go, or ki...

my deepest condolences Greg.

-John

My names John, I'm 28, and a full time student / biological technician. Married for almost two months now to my wonderful wife Ashley, we are expecting a gsp puppy around February, so I though I'd join early and gather as much info as possible. I've hunted grouse and pheasants since I was 12, but ne...