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[Wyorp Rock]

Shubi-Doo it sounds like you've been busy!

Have you done anything with your desert property?

 

[roosterhavoc]

I enjoy this thread for various reasons even when we go off topic about the realities of life and our very different opinions. I am too old for the walking on egg shell thing.

Back to birds... Havoc do you have tie fly birds or does anyone on here? There is a difference in feather besides length or no?

I got to do some clea ing this weekend and I am going to try and figure out an anti creepy crawly recipe from the old game fowl book using what I am thinking is black pepper... Did a bit of research and yes black pepper is being used as an insecticide on plants... So mad science time from archaic sources.

I actually do have about a dozen genetic hens. I culled all the roosters I had. Whatever you see listed as fly tie, tie fly or anything similar are useless for tying flies. Generally you want long thin cape and saddle feathers that have a high barb density. The most important thing though is the stem of the feather. It has to be soft enough to wrap around a hook shank but stiff enough that it doesn't twist. 99.9% of those available will twist. That being said every bird male or female has a few useful feathers for tying flies. Mainly larger warm water flies like bass or saltwater stuff. All those fancy genetic hackle birds are for tying tiny trout sized flies.

 

[JShubin]

Shubi-Doo it sounds like you've been busy!

Have you done anything with your desert property?

Been busy yep... Lots of projects (including 8ft tall rock and metal humanoid statue/art, which Ill show later when its closer to finish).

Nothing on the property yet..., been wanting to cover the sandbag dome so they dont disintegrate in the sun (only 1600 hours in sun before they fall apart I guess). Have all materials I need, just have to make the drive (2.5 hours one way).

 

[roosterhavoc]

It is far cheaper to buy the feathers from the few growers of genetic hackle than to raise your own. They must be kept indoors and separate. Males are culled around 11 months. It's the first set of feathers you want. Once they molt the feather quality goes downhill fast. They are severely inbred birds that weigh nothing with all nutrients going into feathers. Many of them are quite aggressive too

 

[roosterhavoc]

If anyone feels so inclined I've posted pics of a bunch of the roosters I had a few years ago. Might be able to find them.

 

[JShubin]

Spent some time last night programming/machining a custom fidget spinner I designed. I have to fulfill like 2 dozen orders @ $30 each. (I know, who spends $30 for a ridiculous toy?)

Got me thinking about making custom Shubin revolvers.

 

[roosterhavoc]

Spent some time last night programming/machining a custom fidget spinner I designed. I have to fulfill like 2 dozen orders @ $30 each. (I know, who spends $30 for a ridiculous toy?)

Got me thinking about making custom Shubin revolvers.
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Throw those goofy spinners in the sh*t can and start machining fly reels. They you'd be in business.

 

[JShubin]

Shubi-Doo it sounds like you've been busy!

Have you done anything with your desert property?

Still at this point.... took down shade & umbrella before I left it.. no sun protection.

put up a bird house and planted some fig trees (in sealed buckets) last time.

 

[Ravynscroft]

If anyone feels so inclined I've posted pics of a bunch of the roosters I had a few years ago. Might be able to find them.

I'd be interested in seeing them...

 

[JShubin]

Throw those goofy spinners in the sh*t can and start machining fly reels. They you'd be in business.

not a bad idea... I kept showing people at work, saying "I wish it wasn't a fidget spinner".

ya I could make those pretty easily.