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    Tahr and Chamois heads

    I’ve just got some photos of my heads which are on the way from Tyron Southward in Canterbury. I e had them just sitting around the shed for years so thought I’d finally get them done. The chamois was shot on the seaward Kaikoura range in 2009.
    The Tahr south Canterbury in 2010 ish. I’ve got acres of space and a high stud in my new house so up they go. Will post some pics when they are on the wall.
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    @Nathan F they look fantastic!
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    Nathan they look damned good.

    How long did you have to wait? I have a Fallow I want done and the wait times are like, 8 months. I'm too impatient for that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    Nathan they look damned good.

    How long did you have to wait? I have a Fallow I want done and the wait times are like, 8 months. I'm too impatient for that.
    I’m pretty sure I sent them mid February so 5 months. Very easy quick and efficient service. I can’t wait to see them
    When they arrive.
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    Very nice well worth getting mounted. Will look good on the wall
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    Tahr is up in the formal lounge. Undecided on where the chamois will go.
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    Chamois has found a home in the hallway
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nathan F View Post
    Tahr is up in the formal lounge. Undecided on where the chamois will go.
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    He will never have been warmer! Nice mount.
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    They look great and the Tahr looks to be in the perfect place over the fire place... If you don't mind me asking how big is the Tahr and Chamois?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nathan F View Post
    Tahr is up in the formal lounge. Undecided on where the chamois will go.
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    Nathan that's a ok Thar right there...keep an eye he don't get too much heat,over a longish period there can be some shrinking goin on.
    Nice momento.
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    Quote Originally Posted by doinit View Post
    Nathan that's a ok Thar right there...keep an eye he don't get too much heat,over a longish period there can be some shrinking goin on.
    Nice momento.
    Was wondering that. Will keep an eye on it. Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nathan F View Post
    Was wondering that. Will keep an eye on it. Thanks
    Its a great Tahr mount.

    And they are inclined to hop down and run around on the mantle piece. Don't put valuable vases and stuff on it. He will do it at night when no one can see.
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    I had to have my red stag head repaired a few years ago - ears started to split - too hot where it was. Unless you have a higher ceiling stud.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hunteast View Post
    I had to have my red stag head repaired a few years ago - ears started to split - too hot where it was. Unless you have a higher ceiling stud.

    A well known taxidermist and ol friend Gerry O'Rourke once told me direct sunlight and fire heat will take it's toll over time.
    Keep them dusted,bug proofed and give them a wipe down with dampish cloth now and again,,he added.
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    Quote Originally Posted by doinit View Post
    A well known taxidermist and ol friend Gerry O'Rourke once told me direct sunlight and fire heat will take it's toll over time.
    Keep them dusted,bug proofed and give them a wipe down with dampish cloth now and again,,he added.
    I don’t doubt it. The open fire doesn’t throw out too much heat luckily. I’ve got nowhere else to put it. Have a stag over the other fire and the better half understandably doesn’t want the main lounge area looking like a zoo. If it does split over time will just get it repaired.
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