> > What's the best way to clean pheasant feathers or > feathers in general? I just purchased a lot from a > farm.
Preston, Use almost hot water in a sink, with a bit of liquid soap added. Soak, work off any unwanted stuff from feathers. When satisfied they are clean, move to sink of almost hot water (not so hot you can not put your hands in it) with some vinegar added. This will rinse out the soap. Hand squeeze out the water (gently). Lay out on cardboard to dry. Bag them up when dry and freeze for a week. Out of freezer for a week and back in for another week. Suggest you keep them in sealed zip lock bags, after dry. You can not hurt feathers by washing gently by hand. Denny Conranch Hackle [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dennis Conrad 509-999-7472 www.Conranch.com -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.9 - Release Date: 1/6/05
