Turn-around time on Duck Mounts...

[wwa7]

On average, whats the time you guys have waited to get duck mounts back...??? Im stuck in between a rock and hard place as I dont want to call him and bug him... He has several ducks, one mount I wanted him to do, it will be 2 years this fall... and a year on the other one? What would yall do????????????? Am i getting toooo anxious or has it gone on long enough? Im just ready to see them and these bare spots in my living room are getting lonely.

[quack_a_tack]

2 years really two years, I would call and tell him give me my money and my duck and go elsewhere. I have waited a year on one but the guy was loaded with deer and he gave me a cut for taking so long. I think you need to at least call and see whats up.

[missed mallards]

After 2 years, he better do great work. Meaning, he should be known for turning out some great peaces. There are a few taxidermist that I have heard state a 2 year turn around. They also have world class work, and have quite the inventory.

My buddy just recieved his birds back afer spending 2 years on one bird, and 3 years on 2 others. Long story short, they looked horrible. I'm no taxidermist, never even tried it, but I'm telling you I could have done a better job. if'n it was me, and my birds, i would definately be on the telephone everyday checking the progress. I'm not saying worrying him to the point he does a horrible mount, but 2 years is a long time on a mount. Then again, what did he tell you when you gave it too him as far as turn around?

[MSUMDuck]

ww, depends on the taxidermist but some duck mounts I've gotten back within 10 months, some have taken over 3 years. I don't think it would hurt to call and just check in with the gentleman to see where he's at-- he could've had a very long waiting list or he could've just mistakenly skipped over your mount (taxidermists are people too ). Hope your mounts turn out well-- share some pics when you get them back!

[MSUMDuck]

oh but btw, the guy that took 3 years? He heard from me quite a bit during the last 12 months of having my bird...

[Jeff]

I would not be afraid to call and ask about the birds.

Some guys take a little while to turn birds around. When I get a bird mounted I don't even think about getting them back for at least a year. Some do quicker work, but a good bird taxidermist normally takes a while. Mounting a bird means getting all feathers set straight and it can be a time consuming process as I understand it. However after two years my guy would know who I was as I would be asking what the status was about every few months.

[Greenhead22]

I usually get mine back in 6 months. He stops all his other work, deer, etc, and does his birds May-July to knock them out.

[mottlet]

Shane Smith is as good as you'll find doing birds and both birds he's done for me were back to me in a year. Call your guy and just ask how the process is going. You don't have to be a dick, but you should at least know when to expect your birds after two years.

[wwa7]

thanks for the replies guys... im gunna give him a few more weeks then give him a call and just check up on them... thanks for the advice.

[woody]

I would have called today. 2 years??? I think I would have to agree with quack_a_tack

[QUACKERS]

wwa, pm me who it is< i had a bird at a taxidermist for 3 years and when I got it back I was shellshocked to say the least. will try and post a pic of what i wanted and what i got!

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[Bonecollecter1111]

take'm to the waterfowler in olive branch, MS next time, he does have about a yr and half back log( last i heard), but i promise it will be what you wanted if not more, he can blow your mind at how real they look. he has done 2 ducks, and a pheasant for me, and a pheasant for my dad, all were beyond expectations. all he does is birds, and he is awsome at it, ask dr2, hes teaching his son the art

[Beldenreb]

he had them seven months or so but I would have waited longer. I don't know how to post pics yet but my expectations were high and they both look better than I thought would. Will try some more to figure out about posting pics. One bird was banded greenie my son killed on youth weekend i

[Double R 2]

Just call and ask. Sometimes they get lost in the mix. I've gotten them back in as little as 2 months and as long as 4 years. I guess 1-2 years about average. I don't care how good he is, 4 years was too damned long.

[LawDawg]

take'm to the waterfowler in olive branch, MS next time, he does have about a yr and half back log( last i heard), but i promise it will be what you wanted if not more, he can blow your mind at how real they look. he has done 2 ducks, and a pheasant for me, and a pheasant for my dad, all were beyond expectations. all he does is birds, and he is awsome at it, ask dr2, hes teaching his son the art

I've got one at Pat's now that he has had since February. If I get it back before the end of this year's season, I will be shocked, but I am expecting a long turnaround. the man does the best job I have ever seen, and he hunts his heart. That's the price you pay for giving it to the best. High demand = long wait.