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Title: Turkey feather Question
Post by: DEATHMASTER on November 14, 2010, 11:13:00 AM
I helped a guy process his turkeys and we dunked in hot water to get the feathers to pull out.

I have the wing feathers from them but, They are all matted from the water.

I plan to wash them now but looking for a way to get them back full.

I have heard of steaming over kettle.

Is there any other "secret" way to make them nice again?

Thanks
Title: Re: Turkey feather Question
Post by: snag on November 14, 2010, 12:02:00 PM
I've heard that steaming is the way to get them to go back to their original shape also. Give it try on one.
Title: Re: Turkey feather Question
Post by: centaur on November 14, 2010, 12:23:00 PM
Steaming works. It also works great on fletching that has been squashed.
Title: Re: Turkey feather Question
Post by: Tree Killer on November 14, 2010, 12:44:00 PM
Put some water in a kettle and get it boiling, then hold the feather by the stem with rest of the feather over the steam.

I done it with fletched arrows also, they pop back into place and after they dry just stroke the fletch a little and they're good as new.
Title: Re: Turkey feather Question
Post by: Huntschool on November 14, 2010, 12:47:00 PM
Steam is the ticket.  Use a tea pot with a steam whistle....
Title: Re: Turkey feather Question
Post by: nutmeg on November 14, 2010, 08:35:00 PM
Steam them and use a mustache comb on them. they'll be perfect. (nut)
Title: Re: Turkey feather Question
Post by: DEATHMASTER on November 14, 2010, 09:15:00 PM
Well steam looks like the way to go.

I have the primary RT and LT from 8 birds and was looking for quick and easy. Ha Ha  :laughing:  

I guess slow and good is the way to go.

Thanks for the help guys.