Bird Taxidermy Prices – these are for having an item provided by yourself. Items from my stock can be more. Please add 20% for birds in a flying pose. Prices include finishing on a wooden base, but casing and complex groundwork will be more.
Small Bird - £250
Blackbird, Kingfisher or similar size - £300
Jay, Magpie - £350
Woodcock, Snipe, Partridge, Grouse or similar - £360
Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, Tawny/Barn Owl, Pheasant or similar - £375
Mallard - £500
Goose - £800
Peregrine Falcon, £750
Gyrfalcon, £900
Eagle - from £1,200
Birds in total flight, approximately 20% extra
Casing and complex groundwork is extra.
If you are looking for a bird from stock or the bird is not mentioned, please contact. Items from stock will cost more.
Legal Notice
Any bird must have met with a legitimate death and have a signed letter stating such. If you are unsure of how it died, please contact.
Bird Storage
The bird should be wrapped in polyethylene and frozen. I have successfully mounted a bird after having been frozen for more than 20 years, but obviously it is far better to have it done within a year or so. Just keep it well wrapped and do not forget to keep a record of how, where and when it died.
I can model the bird in any pose and fit in a variety of cases. Have a look around my site to find a case or pose you like. (It is not essential to case an item, but it will keep much better in the long term.)
Sending your item – transportation within the UK can either be by post for smaller birds (this must be first class post – enquire at your local post office FOR NEXT DAY DELIVERY) or courier depending on size. Please also check with me to make sure someone is here to accept the item.
Packing – please pack in a box to stop the item being crushed and if large, make sure that no fluid can leak from the item otherwise it could be destroyed on route. Use a suitable amount of tissue/newspaper then polyethylene.
When sending an item you wish to have done, please fill in a Job Sheet.
If sending a stock item (ie you don’t want it to be mounted for yourself and you are donating it to me), please fill in Log Sheet-(Word) / Log-Sheet (PDF) (to save right click and choose “save as”).
I no longer do Fish Taxidermy and you will need to use another taxidermist.
Remember to check the quality of the Taxidermist’s work prior to commissioning a project.
Ask to see photos or the physical item. Check they are doing the work or if farming the work out, the same person will be working on your item.
Prior to taking your fish to a Taxidermist, keep it frozen taking great care of the fins ideally protecting them with cardboard covered in polythene. Do not gut the fish.
I no longer do Pet Taxidermy. In short, “Get it done right or not at all”.
Your pet can be kept deep frozen for years, so no rush!
The following will help if you have a pet and would like it to be modeled.
To make sure you are happy with the idea of having your pet modeled, please keep it in the freezer for at least 3 months as you may well think differently after that time.
Taxidermy will not bring your lost animal back to life. It will at best be a representation of your pet.
You should consider the alternatives such as simply burying your animal, keeping a photograph or commissioning a sculpture/portrait.
Taxidermy is an art. If you decide to go ahead with modeling your pet, you should choose a taxidermist by the quality of their work, not their price or location. If they are too expensive or you do not like their location, DO NOT HAVE THE ITEM DONE. You should expect to pay approximately twice the cost of a wild species, as there will be a lot more work in the project.
As of 2000, there are about 3,000 taxidermists in the UK of which there are 14 Bird Specialists, 6 Mammal Specialists, and 4 Fish Specialists. A taxidermist with this qualification has the MINIMUM standard you should accept. They must be able to show you work of a good standard. Make sure the person you speak to is going to do the work and if not, make sure you are happy with the person they are sending it to as some dealers just send the item to the cheapest trade person they can find.
As of 2000 there are about 3,000 taxidermists in the UK of which there are 14 Bird Specialists, 6 Mammal Specialists, and 4 Fish Specialists. A taxidermist with this qualification has the MINIMUM standard you should accept. They must be able to show you work of a good standard. Make sure the person you speak to is going to do the work and if not, make sure you are happy with the person they are sending it to as some dealers just send the item to the cheapest trade person they can find.
These cases are Glass and cannot be sent via the standard post. You should arrange collection - we are located 1 mile off the A1 near Wetherby in Yorkshire.
The cases are made to order and to work out a price, choose a style from the example photos below and follow the link to enter inch sizes to calculate the price.
Goshawk on grey squirrel
We also offer a range of custom made display cases
Simple Glass Case
This is a simple glass cover made with birds mouth beading on edges and frame beading to base. Glass lid is removable.
Simple Glass Wall Case
This is a simple glass wall case. The back of the case is removable. Back board is made from MDF. For best results try and make the depth as small as possible. This case is 6".
Oak Framed Cases
Custom Built to Order
These cases are made of solid oak with a MDF or chip board base. The corner moulding is a very fine right angle oak beading of about 12mm.
They can be made in three styles - natural and just varnished, stained (medium as photo) or paint finished (photo shows black paint finish).
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