What to do and how to clean feathers/skins?

[Barbedwirecat]

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!

 

[jeepguy982001]

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" .

 

[Barbedwirecat]

Thanks JeepGuy! I'm looking to try and sell these as a whole for Fly tiers and craft persons. Any other suggestions?