Good evening to the list - Today I found another long goose feather. Once again, I'm going to try and duplicate the penmanship of the Scribes of old - those that have caused genealogists today to pull their hair out and to kick the Family dog. My first attempt, a few years ago, was a learning experience but I didn't learn all that much because the 1 feather I had rapidly got shorter and shorter. I really don't know if I'll find more feathers or not, so to this end I ask for your valued input as to proper cutting and expectations prior to my "feather preparation". The local migratory flock have apparently been briefed as to the value of keeping their feathers. I've been feeding them cracked corn which they apparently cherish and I have seen several "altercations" concerning "corn ownership" which I would think should produce a dropped feather, but again, only one to date. Any input is appreciated. Tomasz