LovinLife
Lovin' The Homestead
I haven't plucked a chicken or a duck yet but when I do what do I do with the feathers? Seems like there's got to be a good use for all them feathers.
What do you do with chicken feathers?
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Wannabefree
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If you have clay soil they are AWESOME for soil ammendment! They build structure to the soil allowing small pockets for aeration to get through.
Also,
fly tying, pillows, crafts, etc.
Also,
fly tying, pillows, crafts, etc.
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LovinLife
Lovin' The Homestead
DH ties flys and collects some feathers from the yard. I figure that will account for about a dozen feathers 
No we don't have any clay....thanks goodness!
No we don't have any clay....thanks goodness!
big brown horse
Hoof In Mouth
Mine go into the compost. 
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LovinLife
Lovin' The Homestead
Compost pile it is! This might sound silly but can I compost orange peels and banana peels. I don't put them into my compost as of now.
big brown horse
Hoof In Mouth
Yep, you can...rather, I do. 
freemotion
Food Guru
My folks got pillows on their wedding day over 50 years ago from my Memere, made on her sewing machine with feathers saved from her flock. Her house was filled with such pillows. I want one! You can still buy ticking from Joann's, believe it or not!
big brown horse
Hoof In Mouth
Yup, you can. I made DrakeMaiden's baby a toddler pillow with some (stuffed with wool).freemotion said:
I grew up sleeping on an antique feather mattress! I didn't think about that...actually I assumed the feathers were from ducks.
freemotion
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Ooo, yes, I want to make some wool pillows, too. Any considerations? I got three zippered washing bags for the wool and plan on starting that project next week.
