Guys, I’ve shipped coon and beaver off to get tanned before,, but I’ve never shipped coyotes.. I’ve read in a few places that folding fleshed and dry skins puts a crease into the skin and causes the hair to fall out after tanning.
How do you guys usually ship your coyotes to reduce the cost of shipping.

I've folded hundreds of different pelts for shipping to tannery for years and none of them left a mark or lost fur at the fold.

I always fold large animals to ship, coyotes fox, sometimes badgers never no problem. and sometimes they are very dry going into the summer before I get them shipped due to waiting for the right amount to bring the price down

I would say unequivocally that you are safe to fold them for shipping !!

You can also make your own boxes if that is helpful. That way if you are concerned about folding just make a box to fit the length and depth you need to pack those coyote hides. Think side sections of larger boxes from say refrigerators, or longer tables or benches requiring assembly, those sort of longer or taller boxes. Cut large long flats from those and leave what you need on sides then use packing tape to create a long narrow box as thick as you need to stuff some dried yotes. I have tucked the tails up into the belly area to keep those from being damaged.
Jim

You also don't have to worry about shipping fur out, as you would for a fur buyer. Air dried, borax or salt also doesn't matter as long as they are dry. Each tannery may have different procedures though. I used to send mine to Tubari.

The key to folding coyotes and other large pelts is to do it gently. Not a crease, like you would fold a piece of paper, but more of a fold like you would a towel. Hope that makes sense.

And don’t worry about packing them as tight as you can. The fur will recover. Dimensional weight - large size boxes that don’t weigh much - is a killer when it comes to shipping cost.

I fold em into thirds and then fold the tail over. No issues