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Post by mullis56 on Apr 4, 2006 11:38:03 GMT -5
Anyone know how to salt a turkey with the feathers from right behind its head forming a 'v' all the way to the tail feathers?
Essentially you end up with a full fan and the 'v' shaped salted feathers for the rest of the mount....any help or suggestions would be great.
Thanks!
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Post by woodmaster on Apr 4, 2006 12:03:46 GMT -5
Dont use salt. If you want to preserve it use Borax. You can buy it at any grocery store.
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Post by Decatur on Apr 4, 2006 12:28:20 GMT -5
Clean it of as much fat/meat as you can. Tack it out flat on a board, and douse liberally with Borax.
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Post by bsutravis on Apr 4, 2006 16:37:47 GMT -5
Never heard of the "V" that you described. It should work though....like the others said DO NOT USE salt to preserve. Either go with the borax (found in the laundry detergent section) or get some Dry Preserve through any taxidermy supply co.. Make certain you use a wire brush and rake off all the fat on the skin and completely cover with borax. If you don't the fat will soak into the wall or wherever you hang your mount. I would probably make a panel for the hide to be against so that you can tack the skin out nice and flat.
You might try taxidermy.net and ask the guys there. They generally are very helpful.
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Post by indianagooseman on Apr 4, 2006 20:07:52 GMT -5
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Post by parrothead on Apr 5, 2006 6:20:58 GMT -5
I do that to all the ones I kill now. It is easier if you let the bird get stiff first. 2nd pin/nail it to the board with the feathers up. I did the first few feathers down and they were all matted when I turn it over.
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