My son took an ostrich in Zim and I would like to have it mounted for him. Any ideas on poses, etc? I can't say that I have ever seen one mounted.
Bill

Male?
I would think a courtship dance would be visually nice. (wings out, puffed chest, head lowered & prancing feet)???

Check out some of the taxidermy supply co on line, they have forms to look at example: http://www.mckenzietaxidermy.com

Rich

Thanks for the responses. Let me clarify. I'd rather not due a full life size mount. Something along the lines of a wall / shoulder mount, but for an ostrich. How do you display the wings with just the chest coming out from the wall?

Bill

I have seen sort of a shoulder mount that sits against the wall with the wings out. It was in RSA but I dont remember which taxidermist did it. I will see if I can find a picture and some info for you.

I agree with Mike, wings spread(like a turkey tail)with a shounlder mount on top.


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