Ive always been pretty patient when it comes to getting my taxidermy done. I understand that good taxidermy is worth a (reasonable) wait. This past October my son shot a bull and we gave the skull and horns to a taxidermist and asked for a simple Euro on the bull. My question is, what is a reasonable time to expect the completion of a euro? Its been 7 months now.
Euro question
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Stillwater165
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Not reasonable on a euro ! I've done thousands of them. I don't care how busy people think they are , if they can't handle the work load they shouldn't take it on. Can do a euro in a few hours easily.
ddsflyfisher
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Sorry to hear about the delay! Two types of euros- boiled or beetles. Boiled can be done quickly, within a week. Beetles takes months as most taxidermists don't keep a batch of mature beetles on hand through the cold months and it takes months to get them to the point where they will eat all the flesh off of a mount in a timely manner. I am betting that may be the issue. I have had both done on various skulls, and I prefer the boiled for speed and the finish. I have heard that boiled can be tricky on carnivores, as supposedly the high heat can fracture the canines if the taxidermist isn't careful. Hope this helps!
Cheers- Dave
Cheers- Dave
HIcountryman
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Maybe you and taxi should have discussed anticipated completion date at time of transfer and deposit or full payment. I wouldnt think a taxi wants or has space for an elk skull to sit around that long.
Hope your situation resolves soon.
Maybe a cordial exploratory phone call will get the ball rolling!
Hope your situation resolves soon.
Maybe a cordial exploratory phone call will get the ball rolling!
7 months is way too long for ME to keep euro's laying around my shop. I'm part timer and get them done withing 2 months or sooner depending on stuff rolling in. I don't have freezers big enough to keep elk heads with antlers in so I have to get to them as soon as they are brought in. Now when I send my Bears, lions, javi,fox or bobcat to my beetle guy then it may take 6 months. But most folks want their skull back when the rug or mount is complete so 6 months is not bad to wait on beetle clean as the mount will not be ready for 9.
mulebuck
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Squeaky wheel gets the oil right. Hopefully you've spoke with him since your drop off date 7 months ago. That is ridiculous. Have you given him any $ yet?
I've never kept anyone's head longer than 3 months. No matter how busy I am or amount of time/attention a project may need (ie, a restoration).
I'm sure your son is antsy. Interested to see what the taxi's excuse is. Best of luck.
I've never kept anyone's head longer than 3 months. No matter how busy I am or amount of time/attention a project may need (ie, a restoration).
I'm sure your son is antsy. Interested to see what the taxi's excuse is. Best of luck.
