I was reading in another post where someone said they did opposite bottom to top on the back leg holes , is there a right way or is it just preference? I guess I never paid attention to how I nail them, just what is easier on me .

I don't think It makes any difference.

Bottom over top on the back legs means your brush wont grab a flap when brushing.The fronts you can do either way since they can be nailed side over side.

I always work on the assumption that pulling leg-holes towards the outside of the pelt is desired to make a larger block of fur.

Thanks Boco for explaining it .





That how I always look at it that’s why I pulled them to the outside . I still got 6 in the freezer to put up I will pull them from the bottom to the top and see how that works.

I agree with what BOCO says about brushing but I think it also keeps fur laying same direction. More natural

Never even considered that, but now that you brought it up, it’s another good tip for the fur shed.

I have the darndest time with legs, but back over front (on the skin side) is how I nail back legs. I tie front legs and cut them off after a day or two. Just how I do it, I'm not a seasoned vet by any means though.

This is how we do it

Somewhere back 8+ years ago, a guy recommended using hog castration bands for the leg holes. The pliers were probably kind of expensive, but the holes closed up nicely.

It still doesn't matter. Unless you are doing It for show and tell.