How can I get in on this? I have a big bag of feathers I want to sell. From my Mille Fleur and Splash Cochin Roosters. Do you think I have a chance to sell them on eBay? Or here (BST)?
Do you sell feathers? Question....
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Ebay, yes. Here? No.
The key though with most is to get LONG saddle feathers from a very well barred rooster. There's actually a breed specifically for that too, can't remember the name though. Feathersite had a page for them. Crazy long saddles.
The key though with most is to get LONG saddle feathers from a very well barred rooster. There's actually a breed specifically for that too, can't remember the name though. Feathersite had a page for them. Crazy long saddles.
Hello Orange Ribbon. I've used Borax for a lot of pheasant skins. Actually for lots of full bird skins. Glad you came in. Now we can pick your brain a bit.
Tried to get this on earlier. It was nicer 10+ years ago.
I don't have much of what I do with feathers around right now, but this is one of my baskets
Egg Rookie 2010
I sold a lot of feather wreaths at Christmas festivals years ago. Wish I have a pic of my favorite. Lots of whites, white fuffys and peacock feathers. I love feather. Except during moulting when you can just rack up once a day.
Tried to get this on earlier. It was nicer 10+ years ago.
I don't have much of what I do with feathers around right now, but this is one of my baskets
Egg Rookie 2010
I sold a lot of feather wreaths at Christmas festivals years ago. Wish I have a pic of my favorite. Lots of whites, white fuffys and peacock feathers. I love feather. Except during moulting when you can just rack up once a day.
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Oooh, I like that basket, wolftracks. Very nice!
I just got a new flock of grown Speckled Sussex. I was out in the coop today picking up every feather I could find. Didn't get many, but they are quite pretty. I have some Barred Rocks too along with some others. Oh, I have these yellow and white barred roosters that are going into the freezer soon. Now I bet those feathers would be really nice on something. Man, I shouldn't have clicked on this thread. I didn't get anything done because I spent all day following behind my chickens with a plastic bag! Tomorrow I'm going to catch a few and see if I can shake some feathers loose. Might take the air hose to them and see if anything blows out. JUST KIDDING!
I just got a new flock of grown Speckled Sussex. I was out in the coop today picking up every feather I could find. Didn't get many, but they are quite pretty. I have some Barred Rocks too along with some others. Oh, I have these yellow and white barred roosters that are going into the freezer soon. Now I bet those feathers would be really nice on something. Man, I shouldn't have clicked on this thread. I didn't get anything done because I spent all day following behind my chickens with a plastic bag! Tomorrow I'm going to catch a few and see if I can shake some feathers loose. Might take the air hose to them and see if anything blows out. JUST KIDDING!
Like Wolftracks I have used feathers in crafts for years, even before I had my own birds. ditto what others say about preserving the skin with Borax. I would add that skins will keep better if you remove any flesh or fat from the messy side of the skin. You can use a spoon to get most of it.
I heard about the hair feather fad right here on BYC a month ago. Someone was warning folks to beware at county fairs, because teenagers are cutting tail swords for their hair. Funny thing was, I was getting a haircut a few days later, in Stanton KY. I JOKED about this city fad and the lady actually said it was all the latest rage, and pulled some out of a drawer. She was going to try and make some herself, but was having trouble. So I showed her some tricks.
Hackle is what everyone wants, but other parts can work. The major obstacle is the quill. Archers do not see this as a problem. Tail swords or wing feathers can be "stripped", the pretty part peeled away from the quill like the peel off a banana. Then the little remaining strip can be trimmed to shape, curled, dyed or heaven knows what. The act of curling the quill, pulling it across a scissors, also cleans away any remaining pith and limbers things up.
I was under the impression fly tyers really don't want the natural oils removed from their feathers. Bleach would be a major mistake. Definitely use a little shampoo and blow dry. Some also cycle the feathers in and out of the freezer to kill any hitchikers.
I heard about the hair feather fad right here on BYC a month ago. Someone was warning folks to beware at county fairs, because teenagers are cutting tail swords for their hair. Funny thing was, I was getting a haircut a few days later, in Stanton KY. I JOKED about this city fad and the lady actually said it was all the latest rage, and pulled some out of a drawer. She was going to try and make some herself, but was having trouble. So I showed her some tricks.
Hackle is what everyone wants, but other parts can work. The major obstacle is the quill. Archers do not see this as a problem. Tail swords or wing feathers can be "stripped", the pretty part peeled away from the quill like the peel off a banana. Then the little remaining strip can be trimmed to shape, curled, dyed or heaven knows what. The act of curling the quill, pulling it across a scissors, also cleans away any remaining pith and limbers things up.
I was under the impression fly tyers really don't want the natural oils removed from their feathers. Bleach would be a major mistake. Definitely use a little shampoo and blow dry. Some also cycle the feathers in and out of the freezer to kill any hitchikers.
Wow! This is turning out to be a great thread! So much good info here! Thanks Egg Rookie for asking the question!
What did you end up doing with your roo??
What did you end up doing with your roo??
OMG!! This is amazing! I have recently noticed teens walking around with feathers in their hair. I thought I had take a trip back to the 80's, but I guess not! LOL Wait until I tell my DDs.
My 2nd son loves to collect feathers to trade at the summer pow-wows. Of course I'm a fan of just about anything that's not going to waste. Thanks for all the helpful info!
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