One of our youngest learning the ropes. Typical cover crop on a drive with the farmhouse and buildings in the background. |
|
Lost in the cover crop! One of our pups exploring the great outdoors. |
|
Typical corn strip provides excellent cover for the birds as well as a source of food. These strips are strategically sited often next to a hedgerow or conifer wood. Swaths are cut in the corn strips to expose the cobs and provide flushing areas for the birds. Chukar "covey" pens are also located in game cover crops. |
|
Waiting for the command. Young lab in training in the cover crop. |
|
 |
|
 |
| Successful drives! All our pheasants are raised on the farm and come as day olds from a reputable local game breeder. This seasons batch of birds are growing well and should provide excellent sport. |
|
|
Looking north down the lane which runs the length of the center of the farm to the hardwood bush providing excellent access to the fields on either side. |
|
A view looking north to the hardwood bush. |
A view of the pond drive taken from the high tower. The pond is behind the pen and this drive often results in a spectacular water retrieve for one of the dogs. |
|
This is the "Trap Shack" drive and is a good example of the kind of cover used to hold and flush the birds. In this case corn, cereals and sunflowers. |
Some of our birds in the flight pen. |
|
The first drive incorporates a corn strip along side the disused railway line and a rough area planted with spruce and cedars. The railway line has also been planted with spruce and white pine to enhance the cover and feeders are located there to hold the birds. |
|
