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Offline yazoo

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how to store feathers
« on: April 03, 2009, 03:59:38 pm »
whats the best way to store feathers to keep mites from them, I here moth balls work but the smell is to bad
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Re: how to store feathers
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2009, 04:41:50 pm »
I usually seal them up in those big ziplock bags. You can keep them in the freezer without hurting them.
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Re: how to store feathers
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2009, 04:47:13 pm »
I have used the moth balls with good effect, havent noticed the odor after using the feathers but would not use for hunting with out airing out for a good while.
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Re: how to store feathers
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2009, 05:25:47 pm »
On the bird! Preferably while its still alive!!!  ;D
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Re: how to store feathers
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2009, 05:35:18 pm »
I use a rubber maid box and throw in a few mothballs as well..

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Re: how to store feathers
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2009, 06:15:09 pm »
The moth balls that come in those small packs are the one's I use.....not the old fashioned round and slimy mothballs.  You can buy a box of several packs (about 20?) for a few bucks at wally world.
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Re: how to store feathers
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2009, 08:08:21 pm »
I keep mine in a frig!
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Re: how to store feathers
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2009, 11:19:51 pm »
I know from past experience KEEP THEM IN THEE FREEZER for about two weeks then use  what you need after two weeks you kill most mites that the bird has  I know this because I lost all of my feather to mites

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Re: how to store feathers
« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2009, 08:48:58 pm »
  I've kept mine up to 5 years in the freezer.
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Re: how to store feathers
« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2009, 12:04:43 pm »
I put them in ammo boxes and fog it each time I add some with Perminom.Never had a problem and they don't smell.  :) The only problem I have now is I am running out of ammo boxes. ;) ;D
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Offline FlintWalker

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Re: how to store feathers
« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2009, 01:38:32 pm »
I just pitch mine in a cardboard box with a few moth balls in it.  I add a few balls once in a while and have never had any problems.
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