New Orleans Taxidermy

New Orleans, LA

🏕️ Field Prep/Pickup

About

New Orleans Taxidermy by Kate Lacour specializes in traditional skin mount preservation, sustainable and locally sourced specimens, with services ranging from birds and mammals to pet memorials and experimental artistic pieces.

Specialties

BirdsSmall MammalsLarge MammalsFull BodyShoulder MountEuropean MountRestoration

Species

starlingsparrowpheasantroosterpeacockguinea pigsquirrelrabbit

Pricing

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Birds

Small (starling, sparrow)$350

Medium (pheasant, rooster)$600

Large (peacock)$2,000+

Dry preservation of wings/feet/tail$25 ea

Mammals

Small (guinea pig, squirrel)$275

Medium (rabbit, opossum)$475

Large (coyote, goat)$1,000+

European Mount

Skull$200+

Pets

Small (parakeet, hedgehog)$500

Medium (rabbit, ferret)$700

Cat, sleeping pose$2,500

Dog, sleeping pose$3,000+

Head and neck on plaque$750+

Dry preservation of tail/foot$200

Taxidermy of tail/foot$400

Fur swatch on embroidery hoop$450

Full body fur$900+

Skull cleaning$250+

Full skeleton (loose, not articulated)$750+

Prices listed are starting points; final price may be lower or higher depending on size, condition, and complexity. Open wings or beak on birds +$50, nesting (no legs) -$50. Open mouth on mammals +$150, head and neck only -$200. Pickup from vet/home and return of remains or delivery to Heaven's Pets cremation +$30. Complimentary whisker, fur, claw, or microchip collection by request. Payment plans accepted. Custom quotes available via in-person consultation.

Photos & Work

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