ok having problems in tearing feet off, and tearing leg skin on small critters like rabbits, and squirls
i have even tore the feet off completely sometimes.
some suggestions would be great thanks !
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I don't know where you work out, but I have never had that problem, and I am a big guy with hands more suited to milking cows or cracking walnuts than the artwork I accomplish. You are trying too hard to peel and not separate the skin from the fascia. You should use a scapel or at least a razor blade to nick the fascia loose in those areas as you GENTLY work the skin down over the feet and other areas.
You need to cut more and yank less. You lift weights?
Don't worry, I've done that too.Instead of trying to pull the skin free, take your time and use your knife.It takes longer but it's better than having to repair the feet.
Done it a lot. Especailly rabbits. Go slow and take your time.
no dont lift weights lol but extreamly active if that counts.
ok i just got to slow down and work them little paws !
when working on a skin i worry so much about time and the fact the critter is decaying , and got to get it in the pickle!
thanks again
Let me see....yep everyone is right, cut more and pull easier. I have done that too, start pulling on squirrel feet and BAM rips right off! Then you have this funny look on your face...right :)? I bet I don't pull feet back more than 1/16th at a time before I am cutting again especially after you make the turn on the "wrists" on front legs and the "heels" on the back legs. Keep hanging in there and good luck.
Baz