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Preserving Bird Feet

Discussion in 'Bird Taxidermy' started by 1tahr, Sep 29, 2019.

  1. Sep 29, 2019 #1
    1tahr

    1tahr Active Member

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    can anybody tell me a good recipe for plumping and preserving birds feet and legs after mounting thanks
     
  3. Sep 29, 2019 #2
    BrookeSFD16

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    I use 50/50 Formaldehyde and glycerin.
     

  5. Sep 29, 2019 #3
    joeym

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    1:1 Denatured alcohol:Glycerin
     
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  6. Sep 29, 2019 #4
    1tahr

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    hi thanks is that vegetable glycerin or mineral I looked online looks like theres different kinds thanks
     
  7. Sep 29, 2019 #5
    1tahr

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    thanks
     
  8. Sep 29, 2019 #6
    joeym

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    I'm not sure which type. I get it from taxidermy supply catalogs.
     
  9. Sep 30, 2019 #7
    hambone

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    Joey how well does that mix do for shrinkage I'd like to try it.
     
  10. Sep 30, 2019 #8
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  11. Sep 30, 2019 #9
    BrookeSFD16

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    Dangit Joey.... I'm going to have to try that. Be sweet to get away from the Formaldehyde. Thanks
     
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  12. Sep 30, 2019 #10
    jrandall71

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    I was kinda surprised when you dropped the "F" word myself.
     
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  13. Sep 30, 2019 #11
    Wildthings

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