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13 Jan ’16 - 3:45 pm
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I am having the butcher save the hides from the cows, any tips or suggestions if you have?

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Stretch stretch stretch.

and don't let it dry without stretching!

Be RADICAL Grow Food

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And do a rabbit or squirrel first!

Be RADICAL Grow Food

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KVR said
I am having the butcher save the hides from the cows, any tips or suggestions if you have?

document and share the process?

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spotted-horses said
And do a rabbit or squirrel first!

too late for that, I have to pick up the hides in the next couple days

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easytapper said

KVR said
I am having the butcher save the hides from the cows, any tips or suggestions if you have?

document and share the process?

but of course, whether it succeeds or fails it will be documented, sucks I can't use the brains.

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Is there any money in rabbit hides?  I'm gonna have all kinds this next summer.  Shame to just throw away?

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I think like 3 or 4 dollars apiece last time I looked. But it's been awhile, know anyone who traps? They will be up to date on prices. 

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