"Cleanest" butcher for taxidermy?

[dbtcowgirl]

I know someone who recommended strangling (don't agree with it, plus it's rather scary sounding with a male)

Choke the chicken huh? This is a serious thread but I have the giggles.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Choke the chicken huh? This is a serious thread but I have the giggles.

I guess? Not really sure what's funny about that though

 

[CrazyCochin]

Yeah, im with @JacinLarkwell, not sure this is such a funny topic... but if that's your sense of humor, please, no offense intended.

 

[Molpet]

I guess? Not really sure what's funny about that though

It's in reference to a man and a sex thing slang

 

[Painted Calls]

I have a guinea hen at the taxidermist now and a chicken in the freezer who is destined for the same fate. Both of mine died naturally.

Strangulation and electrocution are beyond inhumane. Imo, cervical dislocation or just a cone and a sharp knife would work.

I shy away from ether just because asphyxiation would be a horrendous way to go, if it's done incorrectly. I have heard of a couple people that seem to have gotten it right however.

@electrycmonk please share your Silkie story.

 

[RUNuts]

Most ducks are shot gunned. The feathers do well hiding the holes on a mount and a good taxidermist will work with what they have. Talk with your taxidermist and see what they suggest. Cervical dislocation or slitting the throat is quick and humane.

Will you skin yourself and process the meat? The taxidermist may want to do that personally. Saving the hide is an art and different people handle the wings differently.

 

[electrycmonk]

I have a guinea hen at the taxidermist now and a chicken in the freezer who is destined for the same fate. Both of mine died naturally.

Strangulation and electrocution are beyond inhumane. Imo, cervical dislocation or just a cone and a sharp knife would work.

I shy away from ether just because asphyxiation would be a horrendous way to go, if it's done incorrectly. I have heard of a couple people that seem to have gotten it right however.

@electrycmonk please share your Silkie story.

I'll have to gather the link 1st.... I'll try to get back to this later tonight. Okay?

 

[Molpet]

electrocution are beyond inhumane

Actually the big companies stun them by electricity before they slaughter.
But it's not my thing either

 

[Painted Calls]

Actually the big companies stun them by electricity before they slaughter.
But it's not my thing either

That's a big company with proper equipment. This is a home job lol.

 

[Molpet]

That's a big company with proper equipment. This is a home job lol.

Yeah my friend said something about touching the foot with one wire and the foot with another. I had the same reaction that you have.