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Old 07-10-2010, 03:41 PM
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A local farmer has given me a whole (yes that's complete) Blue Jay that he shot this morning.

What the hell should I do with it? Just pluck certain feathers? And which ones are useful?

Hurry with an answer coz the missus is doing her nut! lol
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Old 07-10-2010, 03:50 PM
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the wings a worth having, as they have the blue feathers also the pinkish breast feathers make a great dotterel sub. I would freeze it kill any bugs and eggs then give it a microwave. Also I would add nepathelene crystals. This is what I do and ive never had a problem.

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Thanks John

Freeze and nuke the whole bird? No skinning or gutting? Nuke for how long?
And what are nepathelene crystals for and what do I do with them?

What's dotterel sub?

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Old 07-10-2010, 04:51 PM
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Freeze and nuke the whole bird? No skinning or gutting? Nuke for how long?
And what are nepathelene crystals for and what do I do with them?

What's dotterel sub?
just the feather,s you need.
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John said freeze 'it' and microwave 'it'???
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Old 07-10-2010, 05:07 PM
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Remove the feathers you require then freeze then microwave " kills any infection"
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OK, thanks.
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Found the ideal solution!
Tie it up in a carrier bag and dump it in the bin!
Job done!
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Found the ideal solution!
Tie it up in a carrier bag and dump it in the bin!
Job done!
Well thought out What a waste. Glad I didn't waste my time answering your initial question.
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