newby question

[spencer2]

i am new to the hobby and like most have some questions.  i am starting with birds (ducks) and will be doing most of the fleshing by hand.  i know the process of fleshing, washing, and degreasing.  how long after i mounted a duck will i notice any grease issues if i have not fleshed the skin good enough?  so far i have mounted about 10 birds the oldest being about 3 months and have not noticed and grease issues.

[txoutdoors]

You might not notice until it gets hot. Wait for Summer. Heat will help the grease to liquify and if it's gonna leak you will see it then.

[spencer2]

thanks.  i never thought about the temp but makes perfect sense. 

[BHarris]

Could show up years later, depends on the amount of fat left in the bird also.