yea. If you can tell me which heads and bodies and all of that kind of stuff.
I am new lol.
One question. How do you get the skin off the body without cutting it? And do you have to like take the bones out of the sockets for the wings?
Thanks
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I'm sure somebody can give you a list of exactly what it takes to mount a mallard, but I'm not a waterfowl specialist.(yet) And there are numerous ways to do what you are asking.
What would do you best before you start the mount,(looks like it's too late by your next post), is research and study. You will find allot of your answers in the archives on this website, but you should also purchase a quality video and book to see how the pro's do it. Best advice I can give you if you want to do this right.
They will tell you exactly what you need to get the job done!
get a book or video that takes you through the steps for mounting a bird. and the "how to get the skin off the body without cutting it" question, i find that if i lay the bird on its back and stand with each foot on a wing, a then grab the neck with my left hand and the feet with my right hand and pull, it pops out just fine. THAT WAS A JOKE! thats why you need to get an instruction manual or video. good luck and dont get discouraged halfway through. walk away from it for a while if you need to.