|
Post by ecgreen on Apr 27, 2009 15:31:42 GMT -5
Any tips for freezing some dried pelts to sell next year?
|
|
|
Post by ecgreen on Apr 27, 2009 15:37:49 GMT -5
IN a previous thread, Itrapny said to wrap them. But in what? If I just layer them with paper in between is that ok?
|
|
|
Post by Itrapny on Apr 27, 2009 18:30:25 GMT -5
What you want to do is get/keep as much air out as possible, that's what causes your freezer burn. If you can vaccuum pack them it's the best way, but what I've done in the past is to wrap them in newpaper and then the bag ziploc bags or even a garbage bag depending upon the size of the pelt. The best way is to lay them flat, but you can fold the larger pelts in half if need be.
|
|
Woj
#3 Newhouse
Posts: 3,381
|
Post by Woj on Apr 27, 2009 18:54:19 GMT -5
MY beaver pelt must be too dry them. I can't even fold it in half. I tried to roll it but couldn't do that either. Will they last out of the freezer or should I just go get it tanned?
|
|
cooper67
#2 Newhouse
oswego county trappers ,nysta,jefferson county
Posts: 2,554
|
Post by cooper67 on Apr 27, 2009 19:34:25 GMT -5
i have heared there is moths that will ruin yor hides & a BO FLY will lay eggs larva will eat pelts to.
|
|
|
Post by Itrapny on Apr 27, 2009 19:37:01 GMT -5
If you can seal it up so the moths can't get to it and store it in a cool dry place, you may be alright. If it's your first one though, I'd think about getting it tanned
|
|
Woj
#3 Newhouse
Posts: 3,381
|
Post by Woj on Apr 27, 2009 20:05:20 GMT -5
I did think about it but after I cut the nose off. I would have liked to get it tanned with the schnoze on it. I might just have to do that.
|
|
|
Post by johnrockwood on May 3, 2009 6:07:36 GMT -5
Put your beaver in a big garbage bag, press out all the air possible and stick it in the freezer. Hopefully you have a chest freezer ! Any fur not kept in a freezer is susceptible to being destroyed by dermistid beetles or other insects. I did hear about a guy that used an old chest freezer that didn't work anymore and kept well handled skins in it through the summer. The lid still sealed so it kept out all insects. Don't wait too long before you do something with your skins if you have to hold them over. It is getting late now - weather has been getting very warm and I expect to see the dermistid beetles start anytime now. I still have piles of fur to take care of and I'm starting to get nervous ! All my spring beavers are staying in the freezer green til next winter I think.
|
|
|
Post by whistlerwhittler on May 4, 2009 10:58:52 GMT -5
Will I have a problem if I put up one or two of my frozen pelts over the summer and send them out for tanning as soon as they have dried?
|
|
|
Post by Itrapny on May 4, 2009 17:08:11 GMT -5
I don't think that'll be a problem, it's usually just when they're left out all summer.
|
|
|
Post by johnrockwood on May 4, 2009 18:15:08 GMT -5
As long as you can get them dried properly and blow flies don't get to them while they are still green, you'll be ok. Just don't leave them hanging around long ! Fur can be refrigerated if dried, but needs to be frozen if green. Some are best frozen if already dried - like mink for example.
|
|
|
Post by whistlerwhittler on May 5, 2009 8:13:26 GMT -5
Thanks.
|
|