Untouched Barn Owl ???????

[gibbo1973 187]

just found a road kill of a barn owl not a feather out of place ,can anyone do taxidermy if so I would like to do this as my 1st ever

ive always liked birds and mammals on mounts but never ever done one

any steps to follow or help required please as im green as grass

[the_stig 6,614]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgJUTTyuUbY ----plenty on youtube

[miroku moocher 140]

barn owls are not the easiest bird to start taxidermy with,, you'd be better freezing the bird and practicing on easier more user friendly birds like jays and partridges..

[gibbo1973 187]

ok thankyou how do I freeze it with out damaging it ???????????????

[bell 3,599]

ok thankyou how do I freeze it with out damaging it ???????????????

Stick it in a carrier bag mate. Will be fine.

 

Lovely birds, picked one up this week myself.

 

Bell

[gibbo1973 187]

ok thakyou lads

[fishermccann 0]

In Canada , we need a permit to have a dead or alive , owl-raptor.

[gonetoearth 5,144]

Put it in a pair of ladys tights to keep feather in good nick then in a plastic bag freez