Are feather projects, gross or creative

[NoMagicJstMagnetic]

I'm not sure how I feel about feather wreaths on my doors. They are a breeding ground for all mites, dust, and lice. I love creative people and I actually envy artistic minds. But discarded feathers? Is that not like making a human hair collage from drain pipes? What say you?

 

[Shabby Chic-Hens]

I'm not sure how I feel about feather wreaths on my doors. They are a breeding ground for all mites, dust, and lice. I love creative people and I actually envy artistic minds. But discarded feathers? Is that not like making a human hair collage from drain pipes? What say you?

I mean… the birds make human hair collages (nests) so I guess we can make discarded feather collages???

 

[NoMagicJstMagnetic]

I mean… the birds make human hair collages (nests) so I guess we can make discarded feather collages???

Lol. I see your point. It is a breeding ground for mites tho* You must admit

 

[MamaPoult]

I make feather quill pens! I can't argue that they aren't gross ofc. That's why I always disinfect mine! I use boiling water and dish soap then dry them. Additionally, I also set them out in the winter at 60f degrees below zero so that way NOTHING can live on them.

 

[CCsGarden]

I make bookmarks and things with my feathers from my birds

 

[horror_trashcan]

I make coats/ponchos with feathers, unfortunately I don't have any photos and they've since sold but I plan to keep the next one. They're extremely warm and somewhat water resistant, but they're so elegant to watch someone wear. Once my chicken empire takes off I hope to make other clothing items with them.

 

[FrostRanger]

Lol. I see your point. It is a breeding ground for mites tho* You must admit

Not really, mites need blood to feed on and discarded feathers don't have any. It's no more of a breeding ground for mites than a feather duster

 

[CombNWattles]

I make feather quill pens! I can't argue that they aren't gross ofc. That's why I always disinfect mine! I use boiling water and dish soap then dry them. Additionally, I also set them out in the winter at 60f degrees below zero so that way NOTHING can live on them.

I read “-60 F” and thought it was hyperbole until I looked at your profile and saw where you’re from

 

[MamaPoult]

I read “-60 F” and thought it was hyperbole until I looked at your profile and saw where you’re from

Ikr, most people are like yeah right... until I tell them I'm from Alaska lol. I had to look up what hyperbole meant, learn something new every day!