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« on: January 24, 2012, 03:52:51 PM »
Basicly, I've never attempted anything in taxidermy before. I would like to learn though, and attempt to skin, tan, and finally mount a small animal.
Which animal do you think would be the easiest for a starter? I can get rats, mice, rabbits, and several other species from reptile foods.If there's something better that you know of please do tell.
Thanks.

And just a question, how do you like the freeze dried duckling in my icon? Is the positioning good? I'm thinking of getting one for a buddy from a similar source.
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« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2012, 10:06:28 AM »
Fox squirrel for sure they have a very tough skin and can handle the pressure of a newbie.
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« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2012, 12:15:42 PM »
I would have to agree go with a squirrel. They are cheap and they are abundant. I did a rabbit firat then a pheasant then I did a squirrel and the squirrel was so easy compared to the other two.
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« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2012, 08:23:09 PM »
On the tanning part of the process, the Lutan F kit that Van Dyke's sells comes with everything you need to tan.  You can get the smaller kit, and it should tan a few different small animals.  Only thing you'll need for the tanning that they don't supply is non-iodized salt.  Which is very cheap, and you can get it any supermarket.  Any other questions, feel free to PM me.  I'll answer any questions I can.
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« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2012, 11:31:30 PM »
squirrel..thick skin...rabbits are harder thin skin,tears easy
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« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2012, 09:12:12 PM »
Quote from: CrabCrazy on February 02, 2012, 11:31:30 PM
squirrel..thick skin...rabbits are harder thin skin,tears easy
x2. Don't try rabbit first. Squirrels is da bomb. And the meat is great!
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