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bucking a hide?

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deersled:
how important is the stirring part of bucking? I'm gonna be gone for a couple days this weekend and I want to buck some deer skins while I'm gone. Is it ok to just let em sit in hydrated lime (thats what I'm using)?

boo:
Its good to stir them everyday but ive gone a few days without stirring with no ill effects. I usually move them around real good the first day anyway so the solution can reach the whole hide.

Justin Snyder:
Colder temps make it more forgiving. If it was warm I would say you must stay and watch, stirring every day.

macbow:
I just finished one hide and have another in the lime now. Once you have it mixed and stirred  I think you'll be fine. You can leave it in the lime extra with no ill effects. So when you get back give it some more time and stirring.
Ron

jamie:
justin nailed it with the temp. if it was warm it could be a problem but not at cooler temps

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