private Commissions

• European starling (Sturnus vulgaris)

• Star finch (Bathilda ruficauda)

• Domestic canary (Serinus canaria domestica)

• Black-spotted barbet (Capito niger)

• Yellow-faced siskin (Spinus yarrellii)

• Black-bellied seedcracker (Pyrenestes ostrinus)

• Common buttonquail (Turnix sylvaticus)

• Blue-faced parrotfinch (Erythrura trichroa)

• Venezuelian troupial (Icterus icterus)

• Pin-tailed whydah (Vidua macroura)

• Linnet finch (Linaria cannabina)

• Taiwan yuhina (Yuhina brunneiceps)

• Yellow-crowned gonolek (Laniarius barbarus)

• Society finch (Lonchura striata domestica)

• Zebra finch (Taeniopygia sp.)

• Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) - several color morphs

• Blue and gold macaw (Ara ararauna)

• Lovebird (Agapornis sp.) - several color morphs

• Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) - several color morphs

• Galah cockatoo (Eolophus roseicapilla)

• African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus)

• Indian ringneck (Psittacula krameri manillensis)
  
  *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.

We are able to source certain specimens/species for private commissions at an additional cost.

Please note that unless you are affiliated with an educational institution with proper permits, we are not able to work on US native birds as they are federally protected and not for personal possession.

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 to an email.

We are able to hire a vendor for custom creations.

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 your desired pose is, and we will do our best to match it, but we will reach out if there are any issues with the specimen that would limit our ability to perfectly match your desired pose.

Please note that the pose may affect pricing.

Our general timeline for commissions is between 6 months and 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 taxidermy commissions start at $1,400, but will depend on the desired species, pose, and base. If you are interested in commissioning a study skin, the commission starts at $300. Once a project is discussed, we will send an estimate.

We are willing to work with flexible payment schedules after the initial 30% deposit is paid.

I do require that all clients sign a Service Agreement before work begins. Please take a moment to review my Service Agreement here.

While it contains a fair amount of information and legal language, the agreement is designed to ensure clear communication regarding project scope, pricing adjustments, timelines, and the unique nature of taxidermy work. Many of these terms are included to protect both the client and Strong Taxidermy in unlikely worst-case scenarios. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

I do accept a few pet bird commissions a year. Please note that due to the delicate nature of working with pets, my minimum price for traditional pet bird taxidermy is $2,100. Once the initial 30% deposit is paid, I am open to discussing payment plan options.

If you are interested in other services (e.g. study skin displays), the minimum pricing for pets is $900.

Please review my pet service agreement prior to reaching out for a commission.