This is the first mink I’ve done for auction. Does the inspection window look correct? And where I cut the saddle by the arms? Thanks

Pin the hind legs on the same side as the back.
I like to pin the tails short and wide. The darkest fur on mink is the end of the tail so I try to push that darkest fur into the window.
Don't remove anymore sadle on the belly side. Leave some. On maybe 1 or 2 out of a 100 there will be a lot of fat under the sadle. Don't scrape it. Just kinda squeeze it out.

Any other questions just ask.

Other than the hind legs on the back, looks great.

I usually cut a thin piece of leather/fur around the window and do not pin it. It provides a clean inspection window. And as mentioned, pin the back legs on the back side. This give you a very full, dense patch of fur that graders will not just look at but feel with fingers and thumb. And I am one that doesn't go light on 5/8" aluminum pins.

Ok thanks. Pinned the legs to the back.

looks good, way better than a lot of first timer,

Looks great. All good advice

Looks good. It's been said about the legs. Mink are nice to put up.

Everything ack said. The reasoning for this. Is for the inspection window from the underside.
With legs brought to the backside. And the tail pushed up to a triangle. This makes the back of the mink look fuller in fur.
A grader will bend the area of the inspection and blow to look for full prime. Good job overall!!!!!!