Question Mounting a Barn Owl Wing

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I have an actual barn owl wing measuring approx. 10 x 17 inches that I need to mount safely onto a suede mat. I'm thinking of hand stitching it with cotton thread around the spine type structures throughout the wing but am worried it might damage or visually pull on the feathers. Any other ideas?
 
Sounds like it might be a job for Formed Rod Mounts. Do a forum search for the proper technique.

I assume the wing has been prepared by a taxidermist? It would be a shame to have it overrun with mites in a couple of months.

Good luck, sounds like a super fun project.
 
Has it still got the bones in? The humerous may not be attached but the ulna/radius and 'hand' bones are likely to be present. If they weren't, the feathers would fall out.
If so you could throw a stitch between the gap between the forearm (forewing??) bones and the feathers will conceal it.

How do I know all this?

I'm totally weird that's why.:nuts:
 
After all, how many people would actually have a barn owl wing handy for a demo?

Approx position of bones.

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I may not know much about framing, but if it's barn owl wings - I'm your man.:smiley:
 
prospero said:
After all, how many people would actually have a barn owl wing handy for a dem:smiley:
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Ah Hmmmm.....Used one for years in schools :) . BTW,heads up....Unless you posess a permit,these are totally ILLEGAL to keep(in the US).Some steep fines could be involved...Just be glad its not an Eagle feather....HUGE Fines,and possibly incarceration. BTW,these fines are seldom really enforced,and I didn`t see a thing.....L P.S. Prospero`s diagram is right on! L.
 
How bout creating a ledge for it to perch on? Pun kinda inteneded. No violation of subjecet matter and a shadowbox might look awfully pretty.
 
Are the laws in the U.K. the same as the are here in the States for posession of feathers of this sort?
Just curious...
 
Julie-Tulie said:
Are the laws in the U.K. the same as the are here in the States for posession of feathers of this sort?
Just curious...
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Not sure.The posession of live raptors is different though! Anyone may have a bird of prey,as long as it is captive bred(and banded to prove it).The pet sales websites in the UK frequently offer raptors! BTW,The US has a raptor breede/sale site too....But you need permits aplenty to have them! www.raptorsnest.com neat photos. L
 
There are very strict regs in the UK concerning dealing in any specimens of endangered wild species. Which just about includes everything except pigeons. The penalties are severe. Taxidermists have to keep meticulous records of anything they handle. Where it came from, how it died, etc. I think there are exceptions for very old stuffed animals (animals that were stuffed a long time ago that is...).
I heard of a case recently of an egg-collector who had his collection of about 4000 eggs siezed. In theory, he could have been fined something like £2000 per egg. Serves him right in any case.:mad:
 
Thank you to everyone for your guidance.

I have contacted a local taxidermist who tells me that there are proteins in the flesh that need to be handled in order for the wing to be preserved. If the wing is already too dry there is nothing they can do. However my client had kept it in the freezer up until a week ago, so back into the freezer it goes for now!

Of course, the most important issue for the taxidermist (and now myself) is the legal issue. Any reputable taxidermist will not touch it without the proper legal papers. This is something I would have never thought of on my own so thank you to all for the advise.

I live in Canada, Calgary Alberta to be exact. My client lives in British Columbia so I have contacted her to acquire the appropriate papers before I will proceed any further.

You learn something new everyday.
 
welcome to the grumble fellow canuck.
you will find this site a great wealth of information, and warped
moulding is always good for a laugh.
I hope we do not have to face each other in the next round of the
stanley cup, but if we do, good luck.
 
prospero said:
There are very strict regs in the UK concerning dealing in any specimens of endangered wild species. Which just about includes everything except pigeons. The penalties are severe. Taxidermists have to keep meticulous records of anything they handle. Where it came from, how it died, etc. I think there are exceptions for very old stuffed animals (animals that were stuffed a long time ago that is...).
I heard of a case recently of an egg-collector who had his collection of about 4000 eggs siezed. In theory, he could have been fined something like £2000 per egg. Serves him right in any case.:mad:
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Thanks! I only know about the falconry birds angle here.Those are all captive bred for the job in the UK,and aren`t really"wildlife" per se....As for harassing/keeping the actual natives frm the wilds....NO! L.
 
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