Stags head - dry fur

[Bluestone]

Hi. I didn't really know where to post this, so apologies if it's in the wrong section.

I have a very large stags head which, due to moving house, I've had stored in my shed for a while.
I've now got it out, with a view to putting it up, but I've noticed it's fur is very, very dry and feels quite brittle. He has been in the family forever, and is really old, so I don't want to attempt to condition him if it will result in any kind of damage.

Does anyone know of any product I could use to maybe condition the fur? I'm thinking there could be something I could massage into him, to take out the dryness?

You don't need to be knowledgeable on taxidermy, but maybe you know of a product that softens fur? I know it's a long shot, but any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks :-)

[magsmay]

Hi Bluestone. Don't know if this would work on'dead' fur but I use it on my horses and its really good.

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/carr-day-martin-coat-shine-conditioner-500ml-p125218

[sandyRoe]

This might help. Although it's designed for dogs I don't think a stag would complain

http://freshdog.com/products/dry-shampoo-powder/

[magsmay]

actually bluestone this one might be better as its all natural

http://www.horseactive.co.uk/index.php/horse-grooming-supplies/cowboy-magic-rosewater-conditioner-32oz.html

[MarkRae]

You describe it as a family heirloom. I'd be for going to yell.com and looking for local taxidermists...

[Bluestone]

Mags, Sandy, thank you both very much for the links. I think that was what I was wondering, really. If it would be ok to use an animal product on it. I figure it's exactly the same kind of thing, just without the beating heart!

I think the natural product would be much better. Thank you :-)

Marco, well yeah, that was my original thought, but I don't want him altered - which is what they always want to do to him. He's got a bit of damage to his nose, just from being so old, and on the two occasions I have had someone look at him, they have focused more on repairing that, rather than what I actually want. I like the damage to his nose, it adds more character, and I like that he's not perfect - bit like my nose, right now! lol

[MarkRae]

Oh, well in that case, er, bluesy, I would just go with one of the other suggestions...

[Bluestone]

Lol. Bluey, not Bluesy! :D

[MarkRae]

Mark, not Marco! :D

[Bluestone]

That's not what you've previously said.... :D

Anyway, go away. I have work to do! :P

Thanks for the links, I have found (hopefully) what I'm looking for :-)

[heathfield]

Take care, whatever you use. deerskins are notorious for shedding hair.