All,
I have a bobcat I skinned yesterday. I noticed a tug on the hair would result in slipping. I hurried to get the cape salted hoping to lock in the hair. Have you guys ever had a cape that was slipping where a good salting saved the hair. Also I live in Georgia where humidity is high and it doesn't help that I do my work in my basement. Capes usually take a few days to dry hard with salt. I do have a fan blowing on the capes. Can someone suggest ways I could speed up the drying process without promoting bacteria growth... and is it better to use alot of salt which would restrict air flow or enough to cover the cape, but still let air get to it?
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youve completed the salting and drying but i have had hides in the past that were saved so dont give up on it.....i also live in north georgia and do all my salting / drying in the basement..the only time i have humidity problems is in the summer time and then i use a de-humidifier and fans to assist.....to answer your other question i tend to use way more salt than is probably neccessary....its cheap and i would rather be safe than sorry....if your utilizing a good rack then the air can crculate on the hair side while the salt absorbs all moisture from the other...i usually put the salt on at least a 1/2 inch thick over entire hide...
good luck
Eric
Run it all the time.I usually freeze everything then thaw and skin.That way you cool it down right away and it is still cool while skinning.If it gets too warm while skinning I will put back in freezer for 10 minutes or so to keep cool.Cats tend to slip easily.