Grouse (in feather)

Season: August - December Whole red grouse in full feather with head and feet Season August to December but available all year Plumage checked for condition, unblemished where possible Popular for taxidermy, photography, filming and Scout or school bushcraft activities Red grouse is the only bird unique to the British Isles, found nowhere else in the world. The deep russet-brown plumage, feathered legs and red eye comb make it unmistakeable, and its association with the heather moorlands gives it a character that other game birds simply do not have. All our grouse are supplied whole and unprocessed, with plumage checked for condition before dispatch. Taxidermists, photographers and film crews value it for its distinctiveness and strong sense of place. Scout groups and outdoor educators also use it in bushcraft programmes, where the bird’s moorland origins open up broader conversations about habitat and seasonal game management. 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.