Submitted by Mike on 6/6/99. ( mzohn@interport.net )
I have been getting small dead birds, such as finches, parakeets, budgees from pet stores and would like to mount them. I have tried skinning a few and its a lot harder than it looks to work with these tiny birds. Is there a method to mount them without skinning them? Maybe just gutting them and preserving what little flesh is left or something like that? I would appreciate any help that this list can provide. Thanks...Mike
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This response submitted by Wayne on 6/6/99. ( wayne@mail.wideopen.net )
Mike, Did you ever consider Freeze-Drying thats how I do all my small pets, and even woodcocks, doves, ect. hope this helps.
Wayne
This response submitted by Brian McDonald on 6/7/99. ( info@dixielandsafaris.com )
Mike,
The best way to do these small animals is freeze dry. We offer these services wholesale to you. lf you are interested just email me and l will fax you a price list.
Brian McDonald
This response submitted by Patrick Rummans on 6/8/99. ( birdspec@lewistown.net )
Hey Mike,
I'm not in any way knocking the use of freeze-drying - but small birds are kind of my area of expertise - I've mounted a lot for museums over the years and it's all a matter of getting used to the size of the little buggers. The method is no different for them than for a pheasant - at least the way I do it. You just need to decide if what you want is to learn how to mount them, or just find a convenient way to deal with them. Freeze-drying is a good option if you're looking for less hassle. But learning to mount them yourself is rewarding and a good way to expand your abilities!
Patrick
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