Whiting Farms

Have you ever wondered where some fly tying materials come from?  Or have you ever picked up a feather and thought, "I wonder what type of bird this came from and who in the world was responsible for harvesting it?"  Chances are, the answer to those questions might just involve Tom Whiting, a poultry geneticist.  This is a pretty interesting article that goes behind the scenes of feather design, growth, and harvest.

Link: https://www.fieldandstream.com/perfect-feathers-for-fly-tiers