Cleaning feathers??

[BigSkyChickie]

One of the perks of having my pretty birds is the pretty feathers I find laying about. I've been wanting to do something crafty with them, but I'm not sure how to go about cleaning them first. And I must clean them, I'm just that way. Would a bath in a sink of mild soapy water ruin them? Any other ideas??
TIA!
Megan

 

[the1much]

i hear baby shampoo works good ,,, i only keep my peacocks feathers,, and havent washed them yet,, so im really not much help lol

 

[gritsar]

Dawn dish soap, the original blue kind, is used by wildbird rehabbers after an oil spill because it allows the feathers to be cleaned without stripping out the natural water-resistant properties of the feather. I'd use that.

 

[BigSkyChickie]

Cool! I have both, but I'll give the dishsoap a try first since it's cheaper.

Thanks to both of you for speedy answers!

Megan

 

[krcote]

Use Dawn, gentle but effective!