Where ??

PawNclaws · 09-28-2006, 10:56 PM

Ok, this may be the wrong place for this(so feel free to put it where it belongs) but I though with it involving field training it may fit. Anyway I would love to know how I can get my hands on either some Pheasants, Ducks, or Quail (frozen birds, dried wings, or feathers)... I have looked in Gun Dog and in WildFowler mags. and only come up with one game breeder. With them you have to buy a min of 4 frozen Mallards. I haven't yet looked on line but though some one may know... Novel if you could help me out I would appreciate it a ton !

Reason... Well I'm going to start some serious field training with our Labby gang soon(fall is here). I'm even sending out an order for 3 training movies and 2 training books to help me get ready. I've got a 30' lead, a 1' and 2' training lead and a nice place to start. I just have a few more things to get and I'm ready(whistle, more dummies, scent, etc)... But I also need some thing "Bird".. Scent yes, but I want the real thing. .. Is there any way to find a game breeder close to me and would putting up posters be ok ??

12weimgirl · 10-01-2006, 02:38 PM

ummm..... I dont know but there is someone local in KY I go to.

Vanilla · 10-02-2006, 10:51 AM

Try putting wanted ads in the paper or online.If I am looking for something and cannot find it,I put adsa round and guarantee people usually call with what I am looking for!

MatthewG · 10-02-2006, 11:04 AM

Check out this retriever training fourm: http://www.retrievertraining.net

I know people have posted looking for ducks (both dead and alive)check out either the main forum or the classified section. It has a lot of good FT and HT info on it. Which books and videos did you get?

PawNclaws · 10-02-2006, 09:51 PM

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Try putting wanted ads in the paper or online.If I am looking for something and cannot find it,I put adsa round and guarantee people usually call with what I am looking for!

Thanks for the sugjestion Vanilla. I am thinking of putting up posters.

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Check out this retriever training fourm: http://www.retrievertraining.net

I know people have posted looking for ducks (both dead and alive)check out either the main forum or the classified section. It has a lot of good FT and HT info on it. Which books and videos did you get?

Thanks for the link, I'll have to check that out later.. I think any info would help out !
Ok, here's what I ordered :
Book : Hey Pup, Fetch It Up ! by Bill Tarrant
Book : Retriever Training Tests by James B. Spencer
Video : Duck Dog , Training Your Retriever
Video : Gun Dog ;Training Retrievers Featuring Kenneth C. Roebuck
Video : Richard A. Wolters Trains Retrievers

Thats all for now . I'm thinking about getting Water Dog and a few others next.
I should be getting them in the next week. I can't wait for them to come lol

Novel · 10-03-2006, 06:26 AM

Sorry, didn't see this thread until today...
Although you'll be retrieving mostly ducks, you may want to start with phesant or chukar. They don't taste as bad.
Game farms are almost always where you pick them up. Call your local NAVHDA (North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association) group. They will know where to get the best birds (all birds are not raised the same). www.navhda.org will list all the chapters and how to get ahold of them. Although they train pointing, retrieve, etc. they still would be a good resource for when you have questions.
The retriever forum that was suggested is good and also has alot of good info.
There is also www.refugeforums.com which has some good info as well.

I usually get my birds from my NAVHDA group, a game farm, or buy the leftovers from the clubs after a competition. You can house them pretty easily, many just use an old dog crate.

09-28-2006, 10:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
PawNclaws Labrador Crazy Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North West Posts: 1,929 Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 112	Where ?? Ok, this may be the wrong place for this(so feel free to put it where it belongs) but I though with it involving field training it may fit. Anyway I would love to know how I can get my hands on either some Pheasants, Ducks, or Quail (frozen birds, dried wings, or feathers)... I have looked in Gun Dog and in WildFowler mags. and only come up with one game breeder. With them you have to buy a min of 4 frozen Mallards. I haven't yet looked on line but though some one may know... Novel if you could help me out I would appreciate it a ton ! Reason... Well I'm going to start some serious field training with our Labby gang soon(fall is here). I'm even sending out an order for 3 training movies and 2 training books to help me get ready. I've got a 30' lead, a 1' and 2' training lead and a nice place to start. I just have a few more things to get and I'm ready(whistle, more dummies, scent, etc)... But I also need some thing "Bird".. Scent yes, but I want the real thing. .. Is there any way to find a game breeder close to me and would putting up posters be ok ??
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12weimgirl Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 539 Rep Power: 58	ummm..... I dont know but there is someone local in KY I go to.
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10-03-2006, 06:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
Novel Mush Face Lover Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 4,991 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 220	Sorry, didn't see this thread until today... Although you'll be retrieving mostly ducks, you may want to start with phesant or chukar. They don't taste as bad. Game farms are almost always where you pick them up. Call your local NAVHDA (North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association) group. They will know where to get the best birds (all birds are not raised the same). www.navhda.org will list all the chapters and how to get ahold of them. Although they train pointing, retrieve, etc. they still would be a good resource for when you have questions. The retriever forum that was suggested is good and also has alot of good info. There is also www.refugeforums.com which has some good info as well. I usually get my birds from my NAVHDA group, a game farm, or buy the leftovers from the clubs after a competition. You can house them pretty easily, many just use an old dog crate.
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10-02-2006, 10:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
Vanilla Doggy Foster Mommy Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Newfoundland Posts: 304 Rep Power: 47	Try putting wanted ads in the paper or online.If I am looking for something and cannot find it,I put adsa round and guarantee people usually call with what I am looking for!

10-02-2006, 11:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
MatthewG Lin's Dad Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Winnipeg MB Posts: 54 Rep Power: 60	Check out this retriever training fourm: http://www.retrievertraining.net I know people have posted looking for ducks (both dead and alive)check out either the main forum or the classified section. It has a lot of good FT and HT info on it. Which books and videos did you get?

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