Feathers

[Windi]

My neighbour has 2 red tailed hawks. When they shed their feathers he passed some on to me as I like to make indian crafts! I'm just wondering whether it's legal for me to actually sell the crafts I make with the feathers? (Probably a stupid question but thought I'd ask!!).

Many thanks.

[Adam Barrett]

I think you will be fine as the red tailed hawk is not a indigenous species.
(thats if you are in the uk)

ATB-Adam

[Windi]

Blimey! That was a quick answer!! Thanks very much Adam - I am in the UK.

[Hawkmaster]

Hi there and WELCOME Windi,

Do you have pictures of the crafts you have made?

Paul

[Windi]

Thanks Paul. I don't have photos yet (my digital camera is on the blink!) - but as soon as I have it fixed, I'd be glad to post some here. I'd love to take a photo one day from my upstairs window. It's hillarious to see, on one side of the fence, the red tailed hawks, and on the other, my fat rabbit! (So near yet so far!)

[Biarmicus]

Hello Windi,

If you are in the US this website may help:
http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/info/faqs/birds/feathers.htm

Hope that helps :D

Brittney