About the "EAR". I dont know why most everyone seem to think the deer ears face the same direction all day. It would have been better if it faced up a bit more but the more mounts you get you will need to get a " little" more creative with them, it gives them character. On your next mount just have him not get to drastic with the ears. Try having them back or just even a slight curve with one ear like he is listening to the side a bit. I dont think the deer necks are too "thin" either. If the are not getting ready for the rut yet they wont be very bulky yet.