I want to mount a goose that is open winged and "locked up" every time I try to skin the wings down to the tip, the skin gets turned inside out and the feathers make the skin to "full" to go down all the way. I need details on how to work the skin all the way to the wing tips before the skin gets dry and brittle. thanks for any help!
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John
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If the skin is becoming too dry while skinning, just wet it with water. With a little patience inverting the wings of geese is not so difficult. However, if you want to mount a flying bird it may be better to make an incision along the underside of the wings an get the meat out. It's a little more sewing work, but this way the feathers stay attached to the bone and in the correct place.
Peter
I go to the "wrist" but from there on is an open incision sewn up after the meat is removed.