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Post by Woody Williams on Mar 17, 2015 6:36:05 GMT -5
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Post by GS1 on Mar 17, 2015 14:46:53 GMT -5
Some very good tips. A well taken care of bird can make an average taxidermist look incredible.
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Post by schall53 on Mar 19, 2015 14:03:46 GMT -5
I have one thing to add to the part about wearing gloves. Make sure they are leather. I had on cotton jersy gloves and picked up a flopping bird. The spur went right through it and twisted around and I couldn't let go. By the time I got out of the glove my hand looked like it had been in a meat grinder.
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Post by ridgerunner on Mar 22, 2015 7:58:38 GMT -5
I've seen some pretty raggity birds brought to taxidermists over the years, wet, muddy, bloody etc..as long as the feathers aren't broken, they all come out looking great and the same...The main thing is try to take good care of the bird when you can, but as long as the feathers are not broken and missing everywhere, a good taxidermist can deal with the rest of the issues..don't let a wet, bloody, muddy bird keep you from taking a bird you want mounted to the taxidermist..they can take care of all that...and it will look just as good as the next guys.
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