What to do with bags full of wool

[Farmercharliesblog]

What do I do with my 3 sheep’s wool? I don’t know how to clean it. I might dye it. And I have a plan to make a few hair extensions with it. How much could I sell it for? Are there any crafts I can dk with it that could sell?

 

[Hinotori]

Can learn felting as a craft if you don't spin.

It apparently makes good mulch.

Soaked in borax it becomes fire resistant and is used as insulation. Don't know if that is even worthwhile to try at home.

I've heard about washing the wool in the washing machine after skirting. Stuff it in zippered pillowcase to do so. I dont remember what soap to use and if it was just cold water so it doesnt felt. Been too long since I'd read about it. Never got the fencing up for sheep.

 

[Farmercharliesblog]

I also have bags full of feathers, what do I do with them?

 

[Hinotori]

If you strip the vanes from the feather shaft, you can use them as a lower quality stuffing for pillow or such. It's a lot of work.

Could make feather wreaths. Feathers take dye well.

I don't keep the feathers when I butcher. They can compost

 

[Farmercharliesblog]

We don’t butcher our chickens. We keep them for eggs to sell. These are random feathers I have found randomly from our chickens and random other birds. They are clean. I was thinking about making a feather wreath. All our rich neighbors have bought for thousands. I refuse to dye these beautiful feathers. I love their natural colors.