Need some help...and a small gloat too

[Justturnin]

So a good friend of mine just got back from an out of state hunting trip and brough me a gift at my request, a 1 gallon bag of Pheasent and Quail feathers. Problem is they are still attached to the skin and head, yes he gave me a nasty bag. My question is how do I remove the feathers w/out damaging them and then how do I clean them. Also, do feathers have to "dry"?
I was going to post a pic but thought I better not.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

[corian king]

Well you will probably get more answers then mine but when my granddad and myself use to pluck the birds.He always filled a big pot with almost boiling water.drop the birds infor a few min and then take them out.The feathers will pull right off.I am not sure the rest of the prep.Sorry!Good luck!!

 

[Justturnin]

Well you will probably get more answers then mine but when my granddad and myself use to pluck the birds.He always filled a big pot with almost boiling water.drop the birds infor a few min and then take them out.The feathers will pull right off.I am not sure the rest of the prep.Sorry!Good luck!!

I was reading that this would damage the feathers.