private Commissions

Private commissions at Strong Taxidermy offer the opportunity to create a unique and custom taxidermy piece tailored specifically for your home. This process emphasizes collaboration, allowing us to blend artistic vision with scientific precision to craft a beautiful display that resonates with your personal taste. By bringing a piece of the natural world into your living space, you not only enhance your home’s aesthetic but also cultivate a deeper appreciation for the intricate beauty of wildlife. Each commissioned piece is a testament to our commitment to quality and the artistry of taxidermy, ensuring that your installation is not just decorative but a meaningful representation of nature.

Learn more about the extensive taxidermy services we provide.

Please note, we do not offer services for pet taxidermy.

What to think about when choosing a commission piece:

Current inventory

  • European starling

  • Star finch

  • Canary

  • European goldfinch

  • Black-spotted barbet

  • Yellow-faced siskin

  • Black-bellied seedcracker

  • Common buttonquail

  • Blue-faced parrotfinch

  • Venezuelian troupial

  • Yellow-crowned gonolek

  • Society finch

  • Zebra finch

  • Green cheeked conure (several color morphs)

    *All specimens died naturally at aviaries and are legal to possess in the US. If you are interested in mammals or a bird species not listed, please email your desired species, and we may be able to source one for you.

bases & habitat

We can create a number of desired bases for your piece. Please let us know what type of base you are looking for (wooden plaque, wall mount, glass dome, etc.). If you have photo examples, you can attach them in an email.

pose

Taxidermy requires working with specimens that died of natural causes - we only work on salvaged specimens from aviaries, zoos, and pet store deaths. They may not have died in “perfect” condition. Let us know what is your desired pose and we will do our best to match it, but will reach out if there are any issues with specimen that would limit our ability to perfectly match your desired pose.

timeline & pricing

Our general timeline for commissions is between 6 months - 1.5 years, depending on how complex the project is. Anything less than 6 months may not be achievable or require “rush” pricing. Once a project is discussed, we can give you an accurate timeline for project completion.

All private commissions start at $1,800, but will depend on the desired species, pose, and base. Once a project is discussed, we will send an estimate.

Interested in a Custom Piece?

Please take a look at the above options for a general guideline of the questions we need to ask to complete your piece and send us an email to get started.

If you are unable to fill out the form completely, just fill out the “Message” field and we will happily answer any questions you may have.