Teal (in feather)

Whole bird supplied in feather intact with head and feet Eco-shot (not lead) teal, in season September to February and available year-round Plumage checked for condition, unblemished where possible Popular for taxidermy, photography, filming and Scout or school bushcraft activities Britain’s smallest wild duck, and one of the most attractive. The drake carries a chestnut head with a broad green eye patch, and the body feathering is a fine pattern of grey, buff and white that looks better the closer you get. The hen is more muted but just as neatly marked. Every teal we supply is whole and unprocessed, with head, feet and plumage present. Each bird is checked for feather condition, and birds supplied outside the main season will have been previously frozen. At roughly half the size of a mallard, teal is easy to handle for taxidermists and photographers, and displays well in mounts and collections. Scout groups and outdoor educators also find the smaller size practical for bushcraft sessions with younger participants. Please note: as this bird has not been processed by our butchery, we are unable to undertake our usual quality control checks on the meat. It will arrive with traces of blood on the plumage. The vast majority of birds are in excellent condition, but customers purchasing for consumption should be aware that we cannot guarantee meat quality as we would with our oven-ready range