Nesting bird fiber

2003-03-03 Thread bsr
Hi Dona, A few years ago in the wild bird section of Agway (I think), I saw a mesh bag filled with short colored roving being sold as a great thing for nesting birds. It was expensive for what it was - like $5 - but I got one for my mom for Christmas anyway. Lo and behold, she got one for me!

Re: dog fur, rescues, ringworm, allergies

2003-01-23 Thread bsr
Catherine, I've now asked two rescues where they get their fiber. Neither of them harvest it from the rescue dogs. The fiber comes from healthy dogs (mostly show dogs) whose owners are involved with the breed and want to support the rescue. So this is good news! How long is Kees fuzz? Do yo

dog fur, rescues, ringworm, allergies

2003-01-16 Thread bsr
My spinning guild is looking for its yearly guild project. We've read about dog rescues that are raising money by selling yarn and finished items made from dog fur. The rescues are willing to provide us with the fur. And we would donate the items we make to the rescue for their auction. Does