Upland Game & Other Birds Pricing & Process

Depending on the type of bird, repairs needed, habitat desired and any other special requests.

A typical mounted specimen will cost approximately $475  - $600  (inclusive of labour and materials)

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What is involved in the preparation of each piece?

• The bird is skinned, fleshed and washed several times to ensure plumage is clean and in the best condition for long-term quality

• Artificial bodies and bills and wiring systems are built to ensure stability and desired posture of your specimen

• Locally sourced wood mounts are hand-selected for either a table base or wall mount

• Feet are preserved using a crafted blend of fluids aptly named "feet injection fluid

• Painting of beaks is a combination of air-brushed acrylic paints and pan-pastels

• Habitat can be added for an additional charge and include elements such as (but not limited to) grasses, ferns, evergreen branches

• Also if desired we can provide progress updates and photos throughout the taxidermy process

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