I just mounted my first pheasant and i noticed that the beak looks like it is filled with blood.i was just wondering if that was normal or if it was something that i did wrong.If it is normal what can i do to fix it?thanks
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I mount alot of pheasants ,and very seldon do i get one that i don't think would look better if i were to put a lit coat of ivory white
paint on it,and touching up the cere,;nostril area with brown.
Look natural to me. Since 99% of the ones I get are game farm birds may be one reason, but they all need painting. The Waterfowl Encyclopedia from Breakthrough has a great paint schedule in the back for pheasants.
Yip, you need paint. Every pheasant I have ever done has needed it. Sometimes, when I need to paint it and don't have time to order paint, you can just go to a craft store and match a picture of a live pheasant to the many paints available. A good acrylic paint works well, and 4 oz. will only cost you 3 or 4 bucks.
You did nothing wrong. They change color when they dry, so you have to paint it. On the other hand on a pheasant the feet most of the time just need to be sealed. They really retain most of the color and its tough to duplicate the scales. Even if the feet dont retain the perfect color they vary in color so much anyway so no one will notice.
thanks for the help guys.
Mike, you said to seal the feet,well what can i get to do that.is there any special thing or just anykind of sealer.thanks again