Cdc

[REIDY10_0]

I removed CDC feathers today from a couple of Mallards.
How do Veniards etc get the different coloured feathers, pink CDC etc?
They obviously dye them but what happens to the water proof properties of the feather when dyed?

Or do i need to hunt for pink ducks?

Cheers

Munro

[clydestyle]

they are dipped in a secret gel they wouldnt tell me what it was but they do sell it so i was wondering if you would be wanting any?

[Scratch]

Originally Posted by REIDY10_0

what happens to the water proof properties of the feather when dyed?

Not alot. The floatability of CDC is largely due to the structure of the feather.

[jonnied17-2008]

Aye you could dye 'em then treat them with cdc oil for a bit of a revamp.

[hobble]

Yes or go hunting for pink ducks!!!

[sweenytodd]

[jonnied17-2008]

beat me to it danny spose you could try flamingo's

[sweenytodd]

Originally Posted by jonnied17-2008

beat me to it danny spose you could try flamingo's

Quick Draw Magraw me mate

Flamingo's ?? Isn't that a dance been here before aint we ???

[REIDY10_0]

Originally Posted by Scratch

Not alot. The floatability of CDC is largely due to the structure of the feather.

But surely there are a lot more feathers like that out there.
I plucked a Jay the other day and the feathers on that are a lot like CDC.
I can see the logic in removing ducks CDC feathers as the oil glan on the duck is clearly visible.

I will let you know if i shoot any pink ducks!

---------- Post added at 08:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:16 AM ----------

Originally Posted by clydestyle

they are dipped in a secret gel they wouldnt tell me what it was but they do sell it so i was wondering if you would be wanting any?

Scott, you would be doing yourself out of business mate.
By the way that ice off stuff worked well.

Munro