Chicken Feathers for fly-tying

[coveyrun]

I am still trying to find out what kind of chicken feathers to raise for fly tying. I am considering raising some for that particular market. Any web-sites out there? Tim

[IamTomm]

Tim,

Grey jungle fowl hackles are some very indemande feathers for tying. They are a bit on the $$ side but the hackles sell for more than a pair of birds cost. (at least at me local cabela;s store they do)  I have also use starndard leghorns hackles(or some type of white chicken) They dye them so I have them in a few colors, and the work great.  Another chicken that works good are ones that have barred feathers. Such as barred rocks.

[Sterling-Ranch]

I have Jungle Fowl...didn't know people liked using their saddle feathers for fly ties.  I have a full grown roo in the following pics.


http://www.sterling-ranch.com/BarnYardPix/JungleFowl/index.html

[chizekfarm]

i have a small retail store and i have a supplier that make jigs that i resale and he said that they are made out of turkey feathers and deer fur. if you want more info let me know.  good luck

[lockieboy]

barred rock chickens have hackle feathers that are used for fishing flys.

[koboa]

My uncle has been trying to think of the chickens used for fly tying ill have to mention the chickens named in here to him

[birdyboy89]

I am lost. What is Fly Tying?