Thanks to all for the suggestions.
I want to thank everyone who offered their advice on hackle. I will probably try all the suggestions except the one that would give me a feather perfectly suited for size #14 mini-buggers----call Denny. I just promised my wife that I wouldn't buy any more fly tying material for the next couple of months if she would go easy on her Macy's credit card. I'd love to give Denny a call but unfortunately I am a man of his word. But if I could get someone else to call ............ No that would be wrong! I think I will definitely try some emu and my old Chinese necks and saddles. Thanks again for your help. 8T :)