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Re: Cookshill Hen English Partridge

Posted: Fri May 28, 2021 7:37 am
by Ron Eagle Elk
I'm a huge fan of Steve's feathers. Your picture explains why. Always top notch skins.

Re: Cookshill Hen English Partridge

Posted: Fri May 28, 2021 9:52 am
by zen leecher
it's rare to have the head attached. Very small hackles are on the head and upper neck area. two thumbs up.

Re: Cookshill Hen English Partridge

Posted: Fri May 28, 2021 7:21 pm
by Mike62
I have got to learn how to skin out an entire bird. My closest neighbor is a professional trapper and has graciously offered complete instruction this fall. That bird is gorgeous.

Re: Cookshill Hen English Partridge

Posted: Fri May 28, 2021 9:37 pm
by NightWatchman
I would take him up on that Mike62 !

Re: Cookshill Hen English Partridge

Posted: Fri May 28, 2021 10:06 pm
by DOUGSDEN
John,
I think I'm gonna melt.....or at least pee my pants over this bird! You have scored a huge winner on this one! It is absolutely gorgeous! Please remember to show us some of your beautiful patterns that will come from this prize!
Doug

Re: Cookshill Hen English Partridge

Posted: Sat May 29, 2021 8:59 am
by letumgo
This is the first partridge I've seen with the head still intact. One of the finest skins I've ever seen. Congrats.

Re: Cookshill Hen English Partridge

Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 10:41 am
by Boarmountain
Mike62 wrote: Fri May 28, 2021 7:21 pm I have got to learn how to skin out an entire bird. My closest neighbor is a professional trapper and has graciously offered complete instruction this fall. That bird is gorgeous.
I have a post in the tutorials on how to skin and preserve a bird

viewtopic.php?f=19&t=8457

Re: Cookshill Hen English Partridge

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 6:08 am
by Mike62
Boarmountain wrote: Wed Jun 02, 2021 10:41 am
Mike62 wrote: Fri May 28, 2021 7:21 pm I have got to learn how to skin out an entire bird. My closest neighbor is a professional trapper and has graciously offered complete instruction this fall. That bird is gorgeous.
I have a post in the tutorials on how to skin and preserve a bird

viewtopic.php?f=19&t=8457
I remember reading that a while back. I bookmarked it this time so I wouldn't forget it. Thanks for bringing it back up! The larger fur bearers (mostly deer) don't trouble me, but my big, clubby, farmer hands are not the most delicate of instruments...

Re: Cookshill Hen English Partridge

Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2021 8:55 pm
by Fishnkilts
From now on I will be ordering my skins from Cookshill. That is the best looking partridge skin I have ever seen.

Re: Cookshill Hen English Partridge

Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2021 6:47 am
by letumgo
I wish I had some of these while fishing last week. Looks like a very effective pattern. Good stuff John.