New Orleans Taxidermy

New Orleans, LA

🏕️ Field Prep/Pickup

About

New Orleans Taxidermy, owned by Kate Lacour, specializes in traditional skin mount preservation of birds and mammals, with specialization in pet memorial taxidermy, experimental work, and sustainably sourced specimens using locally salvaged materials.

Specialties

BirdsSmall MammalsLarge MammalsFull BodyShoulder MountEuropean Mount

Species

birdsstarlingsparrowpheasantroosterpeacockmammalsguinea pig

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+

Final price may be lower or higher depending on size, condition, and complexity. Many projects can be streamlined or adapted to reduce costs. Payment plans accepted. Bird options: open wings or beak +$50, nesting (no legs) -$50. Mammal options: open mouth +$150, head and neck only -$200. Pet services: 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. Contact for consultation on individual projects.

Photos & Work

@katelacourart

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