I am a complete beginner, never attepted taxidermy before, but i am interested in birds and would like to try. What equipment do i need to start out? just a razor blade? do i need to put something on the skin to stop it rotting?
How do you deal with the wings, are the bones and flesh left in or somehow do you take it all out?
What is a fairly basic beginners book that i can buy?
Dave
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Order the "Bird Mannual from Breakthrough". Everything will be explained in there, from skinning to fleshing, preserving the skin to mounting and finishing. Best investment you can make at the moment.
It will also tell you what tools to get. Have fun reading.
look for the Breakthrough Bird Taxidermy Manual. That book is filled with a wealth of knowledge. Read it over and over and use it for reference to look back on. There are also alot of videos to choose from. Also the orange button on the side of your screen type in bird taxidermy and see what pops up.
Good luck,
Todd B
Good info.
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Take a course from a reputable bird taxidermist. I offer weekend annd week long courses.You can learn alot more in a hands on seminar.
if bird taxidermy is what you want to do. take a class from stephan savidas. he'll get you on the right tract. look up his web sight at avaindesign.com