Not a taxidermist, but I just received back a pheasant I had shot from my local shop. Is it OK to hang it above a gas fireplace to show it off? Or is it not recomended?(can things dry out or melt) Really don't want to ruin this mount. Thanks.
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No good by a working fireplace. The heat will cause skin to dry out and crack and the dust is bad. I only put my mounts above fireplace during the non burning season. Also damp is bad, like a wet or damp basement.
Little real heat is produced from a gas fireplace, so it should be fine, although there is that mentioned chance. You may want to place it off to one side. On the other hand if it was my Granddads fire place I gaurentold ya it would have the feathers burnt off.
my grouse has been on the mantle of my gas fireplace for years, nothing at all has happened to it