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Other Hunting => Bird Dogs => Topic started by: T_Nav on February 20, 2012, 03:17:50 PM

Title: Training Birds
Post by: T_Nav on February 20, 2012, 03:17:50 PM: Does anyone know where to get some birds for training with (pigeons or gamebirds) in the Tacoma / Puget Sound area?
Title: Re: Training Birds
Post by: Brownarola on February 22, 2012, 07:04:28 AM: I remember when I was looking at training my English Setters you could get carded pigeons online. The money was in the throwers which I thought were a little too expensive for me. One person actually had homing pigeons that he used and the best part was that when the birds flew they went back to their roost and he could use them again.
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Post by: Special T on February 22, 2012, 07:10:43 AM: I have a friend that raises bob whites if they work for you PM me and i'll give you the info.
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Post by: Dhoey07 on February 22, 2012, 07:18:36 AM: I bought some quail from Sandy's Birds in Bonney Lake about 11 years ago, not sure if she still doing it but it's worth a look
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Post by: huntnfmly on February 23, 2012, 10:38:11 AM: Do you have any contact info for sandy's birds?
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Post by: Happy Gilmore on February 23, 2012, 11:03:30 AM: There is a bird auction in Chehalis.... I think every Saturday? Maybe someone has some information.

There is every possible bird you can think of for sale on craigslist. prices usualy stink but, if you're only buying one bird... can't get a deal unless you buy in bulk. Pigeons typically sell for $3.50 but, you always have to buy at least 300 for that price. Maybe $4 if you buy less.
Title: Re: Training Birds
Post by: Dhoey07 on February 23, 2012, 11:05:46 AM: Quote from: huntnfmly on February 23, 2012, 10:38:11 AM
Do you have any contact info for sandy's birds?

I live in spokane now, but i pulled this off of superpages.com

Sandy's Birds
22019 112th St E, Buckley, WA 98321

(253) 862-1855
Title: Re: Training Birds
Post by: T_Nav on February 23, 2012, 06:58:49 PM: Sandy no longer has birds.
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Post by: huntnfmly on February 23, 2012, 07:40:42 PM: Thanks guys. Is there anything I should look out for when buying birds?
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Post by: Special T on February 23, 2012, 07:57:13 PM: Well this time of year its much easier to buy chicks than full grown. Chuckar always seem harder to get, and pheasant and ducks are pretty expensive. Pigeons seem to be the cheap stand by since they can be trapped year round to get "full size" birds. I have used dead birds for training, just make sure to put them back in the freezer before they get too thawed out. :chuckle: Find a buddy to save bird wings for ya...
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Post by: huntnfmly on February 23, 2012, 08:20:49 PM: That's all I really need are a couple. Dead ones to freeze
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Post by: Happy Gilmore on February 23, 2012, 11:56:46 PM: I have a couple I can spare and a bunch of frozen birds. I'll be around the next few days all day.
Title: Re: Training Birds
Post by: huntnfmly on February 25, 2012, 10:09:37 AM: Happy thank you for the offer but I was able to get one from a nieghbor