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Lori
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« on: November 20, 2008, 02:38:34 AM »

Hey Everyone-
A recently had a pheasant display that was damaged in transit of shipping.
The head/neck is bent down and as a result the skin at the base of the neck was torn open.
The feathers (tail and wings) are ruffled and I think should be able to be smoothed.
I need to know thoughts on if/how this could be repaired and how much it would cost
or if it would be easier to just do a new bird replacement.
Any help/ suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thank You!
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« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2008, 09:07:07 AM »

The ruffled feathers can easily be zipped back up by dipping them (the feathers, not the whole bird) in boiling water and blow drying.  As for the broken skin.  I would take a wet paper towel or sponge and stuff it into the area.  maybe put a baggie over it's head.. Let that skin rehydrate, which should happen in a few hours if not quicker.. then paint the inside of the skin with water and get it really  rehydrated.. Then you should be able to put a couple stiches in and call it done.

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