Did I get some ducks from you to practice mount on? Worked at a mill on Hamon plains rd?
On to the rats.
I assume you have a trappers licence? or a permit from DNR.
One issue with tanning rats is a rat is sold with the saddle like a mink still attached. The fur houses want the saddle left on as if removed the roots can be cut off and hair fall out. Did 2 or 3 for Nexgen and turned out good. Are these rats skinned dried or skinned frozen? That too can make a difference in how well things turn out.. If skinned and dried with saddles attached then its 3-4 days to get them rehydrated. 3-4 days the bacteria is eating at the hides.(not good).
I prefer a fresh still warm hide for all taxidermy .
Next is cold as it was harvested yesterday.(if temp permits)
Then frozen solid
and my least is a dried hide.
Starting at the top of the list normally has the best results.
Looking at say $150-$200.and a 4-6 week turnaround
On to the rats.
I assume you have a trappers licence? or a permit from DNR.
One issue with tanning rats is a rat is sold with the saddle like a mink still attached. The fur houses want the saddle left on as if removed the roots can be cut off and hair fall out. Did 2 or 3 for Nexgen and turned out good. Are these rats skinned dried or skinned frozen? That too can make a difference in how well things turn out.. If skinned and dried with saddles attached then its 3-4 days to get them rehydrated. 3-4 days the bacteria is eating at the hides.(not good).
I prefer a fresh still warm hide for all taxidermy .
Next is cold as it was harvested yesterday.(if temp permits)
Then frozen solid
and my least is a dried hide.
Starting at the top of the list normally has the best results.
Looking at say $150-$200.and a 4-6 week turnaround
