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Old 28-01-2010, 04:14 PM
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Just been given some mallard skins. Instead of drying out the whole skin I thought I would just pull off the feathers I need. Bronze and cdc.

What I need to know is do I have to treat the feathers I pull out or can I just stick them in a bag and tye away?

Also I have way more than I need here (got 7 skins) if anybody wants any feathers please let me know. Might have some spare bronze too. Anyone is welcome to the wings or any other part.
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Old 28-01-2010, 06:42 PM
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Old 28-01-2010, 07:09 PM
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Someone went to the bother of skinning the birds for you and now you are going to pull the feathers out?

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I believe a lot of people went to the bother for lots of things,
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Old 28-01-2010, 07:18 PM
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Someone went to the bother of skinning the birds for you and now you are going to pull the feathers out?

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Not fully skined... just slit down the chest, pulled back and breasts cut out. I take it you don't know if i need to treat them with anything then
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Old 28-01-2010, 07:23 PM
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Alum is the stuff to treat the skin.
I think saltpeter is the same stuff.

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Old 28-01-2010, 08:55 PM
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dont forget the grey mallard!.....if you dont use it I will
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Not fully skined...
Isn't the word 'fleeced'
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