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I tried a paper bag full of feathers in the oven at 170F for an hour or so, maybe two or three hours. Some were damp, some were soaked and had been that wet for over 2 days. I couldn't smell it at all. I didn't turn it off until after dh came home and he didn't smell anything either. Neither of...

I didn't notice that it said. My best guess is it allows time for any mite or lice eggs to hatch so they can be killed in the next round of heating. Maybe high enough heat to kill the eggs risks scorching the feathers or setting them on fire. I'm guessing there were not many chemical/medical...

More info on using chicken feathers I found this in a book published in 1873. Lewis Wright, The Illustrated book of poultry, London 1873. Online freely here https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/012288930 Sigh. I was going to quote it but I lost access when I left the site to come here...