I guess to each his own---as I cant stand the deer heads and such--but I do have 4 taxidermy chickens...
I got them when I couldnt have the real things at the time--(about 2 yrs ago now....)
They do make a great display--with ceramic eggs, and pretty nesting baskets and such....(with no mess)..LOL!
I do not think I could have my own chickies fixed if something happened to them...but I still enjoy my "inside flock" too!