Is Feathers vegan?

Feathers are the epidermal appendages of birds, composed primarily of the protein keratin. They are obtained mainly as a by-product of poultry slaughter (chickens, ducks, geese) or plucked from live birds, and are used in textiles, fashion, and occasionally in cosmetic raw materials (e.g. hydrolysed feather keratin).

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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