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Old 29-09-2006, 12:22 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Adding feathers to the compost heap?


Des Higgins wrote:
I have heard of people composting human hair (from a neighbouring
hairdressers) and if that composts, my guess is that feathers would too
(both made mainly from the protein keratin). The only objection I can think
of would be if the feathers were treated somehow but then that would also be
an objection to sticking them in a pillow, 3mm from my face.

"Cat(h)" wrote in message
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OK, this may sound awfully weird, but here it goes.
I have just "retired" a couple of feather pillows, and was wondering
how to dispose of them in the best possible way. Then, it struck me
that, maybe, it would be OK to add the filling - a mix of small
feathers - to the compost heap, and take the washed covers to my bring
centre to recycle the textile.
What do people think about composting feathers?


p.s. sorry for top posting; have you been to the Ploughing Championships
this year?


Yes, Wed, and am back for more muck and magic tomorrow. Case of having
to :-)

Cat(h)