How many 4" feathers from a full length one.

[koger]

I have been thinking about buying a chopper, making my own feathers. I have several turkey wings. Also, was wondering how many 4' feathers from a full lenght tru-flite, like the colors. Thought this would be something to do with my 4H kids, get them more into trad. All feedback appreciated.

[Jason R. Wesbrock]

Two.

[northland archer]

If you take your time, you should get 2 per full length one.  I use a 4" shield chopper and i can almost always get two.

[wtpops]

Most of the time 2.

[Bowferd]

I always get 2. Now if I could only cut back to 2 1/2 or 3" Wow, now we're down to less than two bits a feather.
I use 4" and 5" shield and it's tough to get by without spending a buck an arrow on fletching alone. Figure 3 bucks for the shaft, throw a PLastic nock on and a field point, plus your time.
And we wonder how come these sticks of wood cost 75-120 a dozen
Maybe Bamboo and selfnocks is the way to go. But you best be able to harvest, grind and chop your own feathers.

[Rob DiStefano]

with turkey feathers, most of the time ya get a pair of 4" from tru-flights or gateways.  

with canada goose feathers, it's one 4" or 5".

but the goose feathers are free.      .... and better than the turk feathers   :D

[Jmgcurve]

Rob, more info on the FREE goose feathers.

[Bowferd]

C'mon Rob, cut loose with some of those free goose feathers.  
This dog don't hunt.
May need to get my old Benelli unwrapped.

[bretto]

Go out to Your local parks were the Geese are and pick them up when they molt.

FREE GOOSE FEATHERS !!!!!!

[Jeremy]

I usually get 3 from the wild turkey feathers I have.  Occasionally just two.  Just the pair from commercial feathers.

Like Rob said, one 4" or 5" from the goose feathers  

[Orion]

Usually two, but the commercial feathers are getting shorter (because the birds no longer live long enough to reach their juvenile months) and often the second 4-incher will be of lesser quality, i.e., the quill will be narrower and feather lower with a lower or non-existent oil line near the tip.