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Training pigeons
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01/04/12 03:45 PM
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Joined: Mar 2011
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masagaut
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Hi everyone, I am trying to get a hold of some pigeons to train a retriever with but, I don't want to spend 15 dollars a piece for them and I don't wanna buy 50 of them. Can anyone help me out with this? I have not been living in the metroplex very long so I don't have a whole lot of resources. Thanks in advance for any help you guys could provide
Justin
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Re: Training pigeons
[Re: masagaut]
#2897661
01/04/12 03:47 PM
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Justin Taylor
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are you set on pigeons or would u be ok with ducks?
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Re: Training pigeons
[Re: Justin Taylor]
#2897686
01/04/12 03:53 PM
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masagaut
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Well...I would prefer a smaller bird like a pigeon. My pup is 11 months old and is having some "interest" issues with crippled birds or anything with feathers that aren't attached to a bumper. How big are the ducks? Teal size or mallard size?
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Re: Training pigeons
[Re: masagaut]
#2897707
01/04/12 03:59 PM
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Justin Taylor
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go to migratory section and ask if anyone has any teal sized birds they can GIFT you and i bet people will help you.
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Re: Training pigeons
[Re: Justin Taylor]
#2897780
01/04/12 04:20 PM
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stinkbelly
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Do you want dead or alive? I may have some frozen dead ones.
Where are you in the metromess?
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Re: Training pigeons
[Re: stinkbelly]
#2897856
01/04/12 04:38 PM
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masagaut
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I work in Dallas. I may be interested in some dead ones. I was really looking for some live ones though.
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Re: Training pigeons
[Re: masagaut]
#2898191
01/04/12 06:16 PM
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stinkbelly
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Catch the live ones in the parking garages around Dallas. Just use a fishing net on a pole. Go after dark. They will hold better.
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Re: Training pigeons
[Re: stinkbelly]
#2898278
01/04/12 06:43 PM
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Fooshman
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If you were closer I could help you out.
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Re: Training pigeons
[Re: Fooshman]
#2900833
01/05/12 01:48 PM
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masagaut
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Ok guys, Thanks for all the help. I have a couple sources now that I am going to try to contact.
Justin
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Re: Training pigeons
[Re: masagaut]
#2902230
01/05/12 08:30 PM
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JTaylor
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masagaut - I buy mine at a feed store on 175 south of downtown. I think its called Aggie Feed Store. Pretty sure you have to talk to Randy.
9105 Hawn Frwy (Hwy 175) Dallas, Texas 75217
Phone: (214) 398-4992
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Re: Training pigeons
[Re: JTaylor]
#2902274
01/05/12 08:41 PM
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CCBIRDDOGMAN
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I bet you are right because I have seen it at T-BAR-T feed store on 175 in Kaufman & they have the same owner (so I was told)
Haven't had it in years but never spit any out. I am a sucker for happy endings and strapped cowboys.
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