what is this feather called?

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They are short and large feathers, mostly used for making poppers; they come in red,and green, and have a very distinctive black rim arround them.

I would like to know what they are called, what kind of bird they are from, and where I can pick some up.

Thanx in advance guys!
chris

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Chris,

Sounds like the Whiting Black Laced White hen saddles; they come dyed in lots of colors. Plenty of places carry them.

Regards,
Scott

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these?

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what scott said

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http://goldenruleflyshop.com/blacklacehensaddles.JPG

What? American Hen Chicken

Where? http://www.goldenruleflyshop.com/ is one place. Click here http://www.goldenruleflyshop.com/feathers2.html and scroll down to theBlack Lace Whiting American Hen Saddle $10.99 each in 13 colors.

and http://www.bearsden.com/page101.html scroll down. $10.00 each but in only SIX colors. (sorry, typo)

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Only 65 colors? Slackers!

GREAT! He fixes a typo and now everyone looks at my post and wonders what kind of schnapps I’ve had too much of. :slight_smile:

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Thanks guys!!
That is exactly what I was looking for.

Have a great weekend
chris

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Kevin, I wonder about that more than just now! :wink:

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Thanks a bunch. :slight_smile:

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Yeah, I would have expected at least 66 colors… lololololo
Have seen them at cabela’s pretty reasonable… Not bad for poppers and buggers.

GREAT! He fixes a typo and now everyone looks at my post and wonders what kind of schnapps I’ve had too much of. :slight_smile:

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That quote went kinda south on me… lol

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Kevin, we just assume it was EVERY kind of schnapps!

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I have some of these feathers and havent figured out what kind of fly to tye with em.
1st time I ever saw them, it looked just like someone had takin a Magic marker around the edges.