Rough looking tail feathers

Submitted by Mike on 11/26/99. ( ) 216.93.53.135

I've just got a phasant for mounting, through the mail and the tail is petty rough looking and bent around, is their any way I can smooth out the feathers and bend the tail straight. Thank You in advance for any help.

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Steam it

This response submitted by JL on 11/26/99. ( wmlures@xtdl.com ) 216.204.2.153

The best way I know is to steam it. after you skin the bird and flesh it lay the tail ( spread out flat) between two soaking wet cloths and keep passing a hot iron over it forcing steam into it. After a while you should be able to bend the shaft straight. This will uaually solve the problem.You can blowdry the tail after with a hair drier. Good luck...JL


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