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Wing curl

Discussion in 'Bird Taxidermy' started by RichMO, Mar 9, 2014.

  1. Mar 9, 2014 #1
    RichMO

    RichMO Well-Known Member

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    Just pulled this out of the freezer and the left wing primary's are bent . Couldn't find out the repair on the search engine so I thought I would put this out there for an answer.
     

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  3. Mar 9, 2014 #2
    DManning

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    Rich, Those primaries should come back together fine when you wash the bird. Let it soak in warm water for a bit. Haven't forgot about you on the golden eyes. I'll be in touch. Dale
     

  5. Mar 9, 2014 #3
    finazducks

    finazducks EJ is not the only one to have two Wasco Awards

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    Bent is OK it will come out in the wash. If the feathers are kinked OR chipped there isn't much you can do short of replacing or splicing a new feather in. I see two possible problem feathers in your photo
     
  6. Mar 9, 2014 #4
    RichMO

    RichMO Well-Known Member

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    I thought it might but wasn't sure. I've had some with a long curl over the entire primary but not the tip. I've got the head in the freezer casting my first open mouth for this bird (closed mouths are easy. I just hope this turns out just as good).