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California quail skull size VS Mountain quail

Discussion in 'Bird Taxidermy' started by cougarman, Oct 24, 2016.

  1. Oct 24, 2016 #1
    cougarman

    cougarman New Member

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    I need some advice from those who have experience with mounting quail.
    I have never mounted a quail but have mounted ducks using a replacement skull with very good results. I would like to do the same with a pair of California quail but can only find replacement skulls for Mountain quail. I see no reason why they wouldn't work but would just like some input from others before I order forms. Any thoughts? Thanks!
     
  3. Oct 24, 2016 #2
    Tanglewood Taxidermy

    Tanglewood Taxidermy Well-Known Member

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    Mountain quail are generally larger than the California ones in my experience. I used the replacement heads before and much prefer using the real head. It is always just the right size if I build the muscle up correctly.
     

  5. Oct 24, 2016 #3
    Tanglewood Taxidermy

    Tanglewood Taxidermy Well-Known Member

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    I would use the Valley Quail head from McKenzie and if you don't want to use the beak, it can be ground off.
     
  6. Oct 24, 2016 #4
    muscle20

    muscle20 New Member

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    Use the skull the bird come with, correct size all the time, its just that easy!
     
  7. Oct 25, 2016 #5
    bucksnort10

    bucksnort10 Well-Known Member

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    It may seem daunting at first, but you will like it if you try.
     
  8. Oct 25, 2016 #6
    Nancy C

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    I would never use a replacement head on a quail. There is no point to it.