a guy brought me in a fox to be tanned and hung on the wall. the ears are not turned and the face is not fleshed. Do i rehydrate it with plain water or do i want to use a salt water. i've been told both ways and don't know what to think. i can't send it out like it is so i need some help please.........thanks
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I would go stright into the pickle, but have the pickle at a 3.0 pH
You will need to open the ears a little at a time as they soften.
Check the pH often! Sometimes the lower pH 2.0, will not allow a hide to soften, thats why I recommend the 3.0-3.5 pH once you have everything turned you can drop the pH if you like.