SKINNING, FLESHING & MOUNTING A WOOD DUCK STANDING
by Second 2 Nature Taxidermy Supply with Steve German 1½ Hrs
There are freezer burnt spots on the head and feet, so Steve starts by injecting tap water into those areas. He then makes a breast incision and skins the duck. A throat incision is made to skin out and clean the skull. The wire wheel is used to flesh and degrease the duck. He then cleans the duck by soaking it in soapy water, then soaks it in coleman fuel. After air drying, the duck is placed in a tumbler. He applies Dry Preservative and mounts the duck on a urethane body. After sewing up the incisions, he rough sets the eyes and attaches it to a piece of driftwood. He positions the bird and tapes the feathers in place. Painting of the bill and feet finishes this beautiful mount.
