Peculiar, Missouri
State champion craft.
Wild turkey
mounts.
Caleb Roseburrough brings the details of your hunt home, from the color of the head to the shape of the fan.
01 The Work
Built around your bird.
Choose a pose and a display that fit your space, from a spring gobbler on the wall to a waterfowl mount in flight.
Custom Habitat
Give the bird a place to stand.
Bring Caleb a photo from the hunt. A rock ledge, spring growth, or the way the birds were standing can shape anything from a low base to a full scene.
A closer look at the base
- Rock ledge
- The ledge raises the gobbler above the spring growth and gives its feet a perch.
- Spring wildflowers
- Small blooms and low greenery fill the ground around the base of the rock.
02 The Craft
Look a little closer.
Caleb hand-paints the head, blends the color into the skin detail, and checks how the feathers lie. Even the feet get close attention.
Those are the details that make a bird look alive when you walk past it.
03 The Taxidermist
Meet Caleb Roseburrough.
Caleb started mounting birds at 15.
He’s spent about a decade learning from other taxidermists, taking hands-on classes, and competing.
04 Field Notes
Before you bring it in.
Caleb’s field prep starts with protecting the head and feathers. Here’s how he likes a bird wrapped.
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Wild turkey
- Wrap the head
Use paper towels, then slip a quart-size zip-top bag over the head.
- Secure the bag
Use a zip tie or electrical tape to hold the bag in place.
- Protect the fan
Handle the bird gently so the fan and wing feathers don’t crease or break.
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Ducks
- Wrap the head and feet
Use three damp paper towels, one for the head and one for each foot.
- Tuck and bag the bird
Lay the wrapped head on the bird’s back and slip the bird into a zip-top bag.
- Keep feathers straight
Keep the feathers from bending or breaking as you bag and handle the bird.
05 Your Commission
From first text to pickup.
You’ll work directly with Caleb to choose the pose, plan the display, and arrange drop-off and pickup in Peculiar, Missouri.
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01 / Inquiry
Tell him about your bird.
Send the species and a photo if you have one. Mention any pose or habitat you have in mind.
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02 / Planning
Settle on the display.
Caleb will talk through the options and price with you. You’ll put half down and arrange a drop-off.
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03 / Pickup
Bring your mount home.
You’ll pay the remaining half at pickup. Caleb accepts cash, check, or Venmo.
Common Questions
Before you book
- PricingWhat affects the price of a mount?
- Pedestals and habitat work are priced by the size and details of the project. Tell Caleb what you’re picturing so he can quote your piece.
- TurnaroundHow long will it take?
- Ask Caleb for his current turnaround when you reach out so you’ll know what to expect before you drop off your bird.
- Spring intakeWhich turkeys does Caleb accept?
- Caleb accepts spring turkeys taken from early March through early June. He doesn’t accept fall turkeys.
06 Get in Touch
Let’s talk about your bird.
Have a bird ready or a display in mind? Text Caleb to talk it through.