Rotting Deer Hides?
Hi guys So I've had five fleshed deer hides soaking in lime solution for a week now. I added a bit more lime than generally suggested to be on the safe side. Ive stirred twice daily before and after...
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The cold weather will... slow down the bacterial growth needed for slipping the hair.....some one suggested lime would stop smell but...I kind of raised my eyebrows at that as I have never had lime...
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Makes sense Quills. Yes they were all fleshed first. I remember you saying about the Borax. I still haven't ordered any but I hope to have some next week. Yeah I agree the cold water has really slowed...
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If it were me....depending on how large the "vat" is.....say if it was a large round garbage can size..I myself would not put more than 2 hides in together ...you do not have enough hide in contact...
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Yeah kicking myself for that. But I needed the other bin for soaking the newer hides. The are fairly big, say 30gal but I guess not big enough plus I didnt have them filled lol. Too true, my new...
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Gave them a nice stirring this evening. They definitely seem happier with all that space. Much more room to "swim" No if only my heavy duty rubber gloves didn't get blown away by the storm last...
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Had to pop home to let the alarm guy in (the darn alarm started going off in the night - sure I am popular with the neighbors) and checked the hides. Definitely a lot more slippage going on there....
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