I tend to get carried away with collecting Crows feathers 
but i am struggling with ideas of how to use them. I feel the need to pick them up, so i know it’s for a reason, i just can’t work out what the reason is 
thank you 
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You could make a fan, besom, wreath, use one or two as quills, make jewelry. Just a few ideas that popped in my head.
Beautiful collection!
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I have no idea what to do with the feathers, but I LOVE the witch statue!
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Feather fans are what came to mind first.
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Crows feathers are good for absorbing negative energy.
Hold it in your left hand
Place the feather infront of your left eye
Close both eyes, take in a deep breath, then breathe out strongly all negativity.
Repeat till you feel refreshed.
Leave the feather outside to refresh itself.
Skal 
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Hi @Angels8 - wow, those are beautiful feathers!
I’m seconding Mystique and Marina with the feather fan. You can use a lot of feathers to make a really beautiful magickal tool (or decoration). The fans can be used for Air Elemental work, as well as to sweep or blow away misfortune.
@berta made a feather fan a while back and shared instructions - if you’re interested, the post is here:
Whatever you choose to do, I hope you have fun with it! Enjoy your treasures 
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That is so many feathers - wow! 
You’ve already gotten some great ideas, and I have nothing else to add. I can’t wait to see what you do with them if you decide to share!
Mod Note: As a general note for everyone – be sure to check the laws of your country before collecting bird feathers. In the United States, it is federally illegal to possess feathers of native migratory birds without a permit.
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Ooh. Good to know. I heard about owl and hawk, but not migratory birds. Thank you.
I used to thread purchased quills through a pony bead with a bit of leather lacing out the other side to decorate a Native- style shield, dream catcher, or talking stick. It was usually tight enough to hold, but a dab of glue wouldn’t hurt.
For a shield, I took a hoop and tied a bit of purchased leather in it. Painted the leather with my avatar, here. Then I added beads, feathers, and small bags containing elemental herbs. This can be done using protection herbs, manifestation, whatever. I then hung it on my wall with a talking stick from camp, also decorated with beads and feathers.
Sorry I don’t have pictures. This was done many decades ago and left behind when I first moved from my childhood home. It was pretty nice looking, but it bordered on appropriation for me. I’d only wanted to honor the Old Ways, not to sell the things I made. Now that I see the difference, I’ve grown away from the crafts I used to enjoy and use to help me handle stress and heal from trauma.
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@Angels8 What a wonderful collection! I second the idea of making them into a fan. I’ve used smaller feathers to make a talisman bird doll of sorts.
Adding a little info - The Migratory Bird Treaty Act is part of international treaties with other countries to protect migratory birds that travel across borders. This cooperation is essential for the conservation of species that do not adhere to political boundaries.
Info and links to Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Few birds in the United States are not protected by federal law. There are some finer details on the bird families not protected that you can view here. Non-native birds introduced intentionally (like House Finches and European Starlings) or unintentionally are not protected.
FWIW I’m a former wildlife biologist 
and current amateur ornithologist 
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Thank you for adding in the extra info 
I appreciate it!
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Lots of ideas here. I would definitely make a bouquet of feathers with a spell jar in the center and use it for house protection.
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Thank you so much for everyone’s thoughtful ideas I will post a photo once I have made my first attempt 
I am in the UK, as far as I am aware I am allowed to collect feathers from the ground? But I will double check as it never crossed my mind that it may be illegal 
Thank you
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Thank you. I need to find out if Albus is on the list. He’s just wild enough! I have seen cage birds on the list like diamond doves. They must have been pets released to the wild which survived. I noticed that flamingos are on the list, but not peafowl. Maybe peacocks don’t escape from zoos and personal yards.
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@Angels8 I saw another idea and tried to save the photo but was unable to. Basically, get a piece of a branch. Preferably from an already downed branch. And you can use a branch from your favorite tree to give it even more magicl properties. Use string, twine to hang them in a line in different lengths, add beads, or other decorations. Kind of like a wind chime that doesn’t make sound but will spread your intentions when the wind blows through it. I wish I had feathers now! LOL
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I like that idea. Thanks! I might hang it in front of a window so Albus can swing on it, though I doubt he would. It may mean more cleanup, but the intentions would remain fresher than if I hung prayer flags. Trivia note: whereas Tibetan prayer flags are written on, Hispanic prayer flags are perforated and lacy- looking.
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Love it! Thank you 
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@Angels8 Wow, what a beautiful collection you have there!
I also love everyone’s ideas about what to do with them.
I most resonate with @dan3 though. That’s how I would use them.
Keep us updated!
Blessed Be,
Jacqueline
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Thank you for the resources! 
I had to double check - we’ve had wild turkeys in the yard, and they leave some beautiful big feathers.
The MBTA also does not apply to:
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(2) Species native or nonnative to the United States or U.S. territories that either belong to families or groups not referred to in the Canada, Mexico, and Russia Conventions or are not included by species name in the Japan Convention. This includes the Tinamidae (tinamous), Megapodiidae (megapodes), Cracidae (chachalacas), Odontophoridae (New World quail), Phasianidae (grouse, ptarmigan, and turkeys), Pteroclidae (sandgrouse), Heliornithidae (finfoots), Burhinidae (thick-knees), Glareolidae (pratincoles), Todidae (todies), Psittacidae (parrots), Psittaculidae (Old World parrots), Meliphagidae (honeyeaters), Dicruridae (drongos), Monarchidae (monarchs), Pycnonotidae (bulbuls), Scotocercidae (bush warblers and allies)…
If I’m reading it correctly, it sounds like turkey feathers are okay to collect
Thanks again for this addition, Megan and Artemisia - it’s good to be aware of.
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