swollen deer ?

droptine2 · Nov 25, 2009

Earlier this week i received 2 deer out of western Kentucky. After Field dressing they were hung by their back legs and washed out with a water hose. The water that was left in the chest cavity run down into the head and neck. These things were swelled terribly I couldn't even see their eyes . They looked bloated or like a cows head . All the skin was bloodshot and swollen also . Do y'all think they can be saved.

Thanks,
Lee

Uncle Harley · Nov 25, 2009

I have seen that before and they tanned up fine. I did measure after the tann though

ljones · Nov 25, 2009

after you cape the deer hang the skin up by the nose for a couple hours a most of the water trapped in the skin will drain out

droptine2 · Nov 25, 2009

Thanks for the quick replies. The face and neck were stretched way out , will it shrink back to normal when tanned ?

Uncle Harley · Nov 25, 2009

you betcha! ( most likely LOL )............that is why I measure after the tan on these cases

Mr.T · Nov 25, 2009

Things that make us worry and fret, are things that haven't happened yet.

Just tan it up and go! What ever size you end up with, is what you got.

TIM DUNCAN · Nov 26, 2009

yep see it all the time it will be fine

KAMoHunter · Nov 26, 2009

X2 Tim. measure after that tan you'll be fine

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