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What to do and how to clean feathers/skins?

post #1 of 3
4/8/12 at 3:47pm
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So I processed roosters for the first time today and I plucked 2, but after realizing I don't have the scald water a proper temp or really know what I'm doing with it (and running back and fourth to the house) I decided it would be easier to skin them. Well---I'm crafty by nature and have a few people wanting feathers from me. 

 

What would be the best was to dry/prepare the skins? Inside/ outside? Do I tan them?

 

How should I prepare the loose feathers (some still have a little skin attached and have a little dirt/blood on them)? 

 

Thanks in advance!

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post #2 of 3
4/8/12 at 3:58pm

idk about the skins. But my friends kids like to collect feathers and take home. I soak them in dawn for about an hour, then boil water take it off the heat and put the feathers in then after the water cools i set them out to  let them dry. I have no idea if its the right way but i figure if the feathers had mites or lice on them that'd kill it "hopefully" .

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post #3 of 3
4/10/12 at 6:53am
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Thanks JeepGuy! I'm looking to try and sell these as a whole for Fly tiers and craft persons. Any other suggestions?

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