I need to know what size and what color of eyes i need to get of some snow/blue geese i want to mount
thanks clint
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also it asks if i want wire or no wire what does that mean
You have to order them from somewhere, what doe the catalog say about size and color? The cheap eyes come on wire and the expensive ones don't. It's the way that they are made.
Almost every supply catalog carries a list of the common birds and associated bird eyes recommendations - color and size. But, you will find that suggested eye color can differ from source to source, as well as the size. Snow Goose eyes are dark brown - in 9 or 10mm. There are two Snow goose species, greater and lesser, and like anything else have variations - the best thing is to look at the specimen and measure the eye, then order accordingly. If you have a bird mounting manual, you can usually find the same thing there. If all else fails you can place a call to the supply catalog company of your choice and ask them - they will provide the information.
Regarding eyes on wire - some manufacturers attach artificial eyes to the ends of a thin wire. When you receive them you would use a small wire cutter to separate them before attaching to the mount. Eyes can also be received loose in small bags or vaccum packaged on a flat piece of card board.
I do not share the opinion that quality is automatically acssociated with having a wire or not. It is important to clarify the definition of "cheap". The implication is that "cheap" means poor quality. I do not share that opinion - I have seen a number of eyes on wires that were better than some eyes not on wires. If by "cheap" one means inexpensive, I regularly purchase eyes not on wires that are less expensive that those that are on wires. To me, quality is mainly manufacturer driven. Although there are exceptions, I believe a better gauge of quality is the price - the price of an eye goes up consistent with the time and materials necessary to make it. You will also find that there are different bird eye shapes available on the market and this affects the price. I like eyes on wire if I am using the natural skull as they afford a little more stability to the eye in the socket. I do not like them with an artificial head as it requires some modification of the eye socket to make them fit properly. Good luck
are always on wires I believe. I often order the European variety from Tohikon if given the opportunity - the clarity of the glass is better, the pupils of a set are closer the same size than many of the American made eyes, and the changes in pupil size when viewing from an angle are different (and I believe more accurate in eyes on wire). The eyes also appear more spherical like an eye in full turgor.