Stuffed Rabbits

[Dingus]

I reenact a Tudor commoner, and to add some "business" for visitors, I want to play a poacher and so am looking for some realistic dead rabbits. These can either be real stuffed specimens, or realistic fakes, but I am having trouble finding anyone who can supply. Is there anyone out there who can advise please?

 

[petros]

Try a taxidermist.

 

[YukonJack]

Taxidermy? Read the book by C.J. Box titled "In plain sight".

Sorry to have given up the plot!?

 

[Dingus]

Taxidermist specimens are either 1. Mounted or posed, or 2. Stiff as a board. I need something that is pliable and looks "just killed".

 

[Cliffy]

Taxidermist specimens are either 1. Mounted or posed, or 2. Stiff as a board. I need something that is pliable and looks "just killed".

If you are anywhere near the 401 in Ontario, you should be able to find quite a few. You should be able to find fresh road kill on any given day. Harvest as needed.

 

[petros]

Taxidermist specimens are either 1. Mounted or posed, or 2. Stiff as a board. I need something that is pliable and looks "just killed".

Hmmmm. Did you try knitting little rabbit bonnets for cats?


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[Nuggler]

I have a rubber chicken or two you're welcome to. Glue some ears on 'em.

;-)

 

[petros]

 

[karrie]

Taxidermist specimens are either 1. Mounted or posed, or 2. Stiff as a board. I need something that is pliable and looks "just killed".

A good taxidermist should be able to create what you need. It's just a matter of treatments and fillings being tweaked for the effect.

 

[Outta here]

rofl!!!

 

[Dingus]

LOL. You rotten lot. I KNEW I'd get some weird answers, but you HAVE brightened up my evening (loved the pics). Cheers Karrie I will explore the taxidermy option further as I haven't resorted to knitting yet.

 

[CDNBear]

LOL. You rotten lot. I KNEW I'd get some weird answers...

You have no idea...

Hence why I refrained from posting about the purchase of duct tape and Vaseline.

 

[petros]

I'm sorry but I couldn't resist.

It might be pricey but try an animatronics outfit.

 

[Dingus]

The mind boggles!

 

[Cliffy]

Or staple a real set of rabbit ears to a cat.

 

[Dingus]

I have found a film and TV props compant that o exactly what I'm looking for but only for hire (£15 per) not to buy which is what I'm looking for. Cheers!

Don't know where you are, but in the news a few days ago was a pet rabbit who had had its ears burned off by some ..... person.

 

[karrie]

LOL. You rotten lot. I KNEW I'd get some weird answers, but you HAVE brightened up my evening (loved the pics). Cheers Karrie I will explore the taxidermy option further as I haven't resorted to knitting yet.

It seems to me something you could fill the body of with lentils once complete would create the desired 'limp rabbit' effect.

 

[Dingus]

Not a bad idea thanks (its gotta be better than stapling bunny ears to a cat). I'll let you know how I get on. There are plenty of places I can get rabbit pelts from, but a whole skin is proving difficult.

 

[karrie]

Not a bad idea thanks (its gotta be better than stapling bunny ears to a cat). I'll let you know how I get on. There are plenty of places I can get rabbit pelts from, but a whole skin is proving difficult.

Check around local farming communities... someone usually always has a warren that's gotten out of hand.

 

[Dingus]

I have put the word out. My son helps with the culling of deer on various estates so he i also asking some of his contacts for some rabbits which can be skinned in their entirety. Fingers crossed. I reenat at a place called Kentwell Hall. Feel free to google Kentwell to see what we do.