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Offline Dag

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Stinky Canada Goose feathers!
« on: June 12, 2011, 06:18:21 pm »
Yesterday I collected some molted Canadian goose feathers from a local pond.  I froze them overnight, began cutting and sanding them and noticed how the smelled badly of wet dog! Is this normal or did I just run across a flock of stinky birds?
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Stinky Canada Goose feathers!
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2011, 06:26:10 pm »
Ya know, I've often heard golfers on the course saying things about "those stinking Canada geese"!   >:D

Chances are they are smelling of lakewater.  Give 'em a good rinse in freshwater and lay 'em in the sun to dry.  Once they are good and dry they shouldn't bother you again.  Just don't hunt in the rain, hehehe.
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Re: Stinky Canada Goose feathers!
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2011, 06:27:43 pm »
Haha, that makes sense. The pond I picked these up from is pretty scummy and gross. I'll be sure to rinse them right away! Thanks!
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Re: Stinky Canada Goose feathers!
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2011, 06:30:04 pm »
That and the fact that all Goose feather smell when Damp....this could be the reason too....
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Re: Stinky Canada Goose feathers!
« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2011, 08:04:07 pm »
Osceola turkeys stink like an old Lab after a hard rain. When they are near by in the Swamp you can smell them.
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Re: Stinky Canada Goose feathers!
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2011, 10:12:11 am »
   I use a lot of pick ups matter offact I have ponds I go to just for that. Geese molt around the first of JUNE. I put mine under running water then just lay them out in the sun. This really stiffens them up for cutting I think it's as good as freezeing.
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