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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: osage outlaw on November 19, 2011, 11:37:51 pm

Title: White hooves
Post by: osage outlaw on November 19, 2011, 11:37:51 pm

I picked up a  bunch of legs from the local processor and while cutting the sinew out, I noticed on two of them, the hooves were mostly white.  I have never seen this before.  The rest of the leg looked normal.  Didn't know if this was rare.  Has anyone else seen this?

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/SDC14387.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/SDC14388.jpg)

Title: Re: White hooves
Post by: Pat B on November 20, 2011, 01:32:29 am

I wonder if the deer was piebald. Looks like the legs had some spoches of white on them too.

Title: Re: White hooves
Post by: bubby on November 20, 2011, 03:42:00 am

pop them toes off, they outta make some nice tips or rests, Bub

Title: Re: White hooves
Post by: osage outlaw on November 20, 2011, 03:43:47 am

How do you do that???   I threw them in the woods by my house.  I could go get them tomorrow.

Title: Re: White hooves
Post by: bubby on November 20, 2011, 04:31:42 am

i just cut them off and let them dry out, i think someone posted a bow some time ago with them for tip overlays, Bub

Title: Re: White hooves
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on November 20, 2011, 09:55:13 am

I have seen a few like that Clint. None were piebald deer, they just had white in their hooves like your pic. Makes them look like hog hooves almost! Kind of freaky.

Title: Re: White hooves
Post by: sonny on November 20, 2011, 12:02:48 pm

to remove the hooves dip them in boiling water and count to about 30, then grab the hoof with pliers and twist the slightest bit and they'll pop right off. hot water loosens the bond between hoof and bone.
 

Title: Re: White hooves
Post by: CherokeeKC on November 20, 2011, 04:04:18 pm

It looks like the fur is whiter comin up off of the toes.  Looks to be some "piebald" in it