Is the filling of this topper made from actual down, and if so, are the birds plucked humanely?
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I maybe wrong and please correct me if I am, but I don't think you can humanely pluck a bird and it lives to tell about it. I never really thought about it before.
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Good question. Here's a link that answers that question for all down bedding:http://gentleworld.org/how-down-feathers-are-collected/The word "humane" is a controversial term used by the very industries that profit financially from killing animals for food and products. The birds are usually killed first (for food or other products) and then their feathers are plucked. The ones that are not killed first have their feathers removed while they're alive and the best way to imagine what this would be like is to ask yourself if you would enjoy having the hairs on your skin plucked. Good question. Here's a link that answers that question for all down bedding:http://gentleworld.org/how-down-feathers-are-collected/The word "humane" is a controversial term used by the very industries that profit financially from killing animals for food and products. The birds are usually killed first (for food or other products) and then their feathers are plucked. The ones that are not killed first have their feathers removed while they're alive and the best way to imagine what this would be like is to ask yourself if you would enjoy having the hairs on... » Read More Good question. Here's a link that answers that question for all down bedding:http://gentleworld.org/how-down-feathers-are-collected/The word "humane" is a controversial term used by the very industries that profit financially from killing animals for food and products. The birds are usually killed first (for food or other products) and then their feathers are plucked. The ones that are not killed first have their feathers removed while they're alive and the best way to imagine what this would be like is to ask yourself if you would enjoy having the hairs on your skin plucked. « Show Less
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It is Not actual down. the suggestion I have for you is to find the company name, telephone number and contact them to get the actual material that they use. It appears very comfortable like "air pockets"& a" floating feeling" I just don't know the actual material..
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The pad is NOT down; it's a down alternative. This pad is much more comfortable than down and doesn't compress like down. Also, my experience with down is the quills tend to pop through the pad cover and jab your skin.
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No. It is not made of down. It is a down alternative. Much better for my allergies and I couldn't be happier with the softness and comfort! :) Hope this helps!
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Truthfully, I don't know...it was a great price & no feathers flitted about when I put it on so I'm thinking no....would love to find out about the humane plucking...it hurts MY human head for me to pull out a stray gray...
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the birds (geese or ducks) mainly eider ducks for the best. however the birds are already dead when they are plucked.
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Yea I think so. I don't think there is anything dangerous and the stuffing is cotton polyester.
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Hi, Heidi,Thanks for contacting us. The comforter's filling has a blend of 95%/5% goose feathers/goose down feathers. Let us know if you have any more questions. Have a great day!Cheers,J. Lee
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After months of use we have yet to be poked by a feather. These are made with very high quality material that seem to keep any feathers in...although there should be very few feathers mixed in with the down.
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The pillows are wonderful to sleep on. I was concerned that with the goose feathers that I would have to worry about being poked or stuck, but I have to say I have not had any problems whatsoever.
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I think it is a mixture of both. Whatever it is, the feathers have not "poked" through. It's a very comfortable featherbed that easily regains its loft when it's turned over and fluffed up. I've had it for about 1 year.
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It isn't feathers at all. Its a alternative to feathers. which is some form of stuffing. Just as soft though
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These are like down pillows in thickness/feel/comfort. Except these are cruelty-free unlike down. Exploiting animals for your own comfort is immoral. There are alternatives out there, like these pillows. Most of the stuff is called "down alternative." But all you have to do is look at what the fill is made of.
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Absolutely not! The topper should be placed on top of everything but the bottom sheet; here's the reason. To keep this topper soft and capable of doing its job, I will reach under the sheet and vertically shake the topper every few days to keep the loft from mashing down. Shaking it restores the "Imitation feathers" to their proper height. You would shake a featherbed or feather topper every day to do this, that's why the down alternative is so handy. Twice a week works for it just fine.
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Humming birds access the nectar through the holes. We also have downy woodpeckers who share the bounty the same way. There is a different feeder for orioles.
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Yes I believe it is. It feels good. The only down side is the the feathers sometimes poke out.
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No lining/batting/fiberfill at all. Thick artificial fur bonded to a fabric on one side and a chocolate brown velvet like reverse side. No stuffing, but it's divine as it is!
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The stuffing appears to be the same polyester angel hair material that you find in most of the stuffed dog toys. The cover can be zipped off and is washable. I have 2 Vizslas that rough house in it and on it for the past year so, I would say its durable. There is a peice of plastic that holds up the entrance which my dogs removed in the first hour of use and in hind sight, i thing the bed is better without it. Marc in Va.
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Yes it is... I love this bird feeder... Has a lot of success with the birds :-) .. Easy to fill...
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A down comforter is made with real goose down or feathers. An alternative is made from man made material.
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I know what you're asking because there are different kinds of down alternative pillows, but I don't think you'll get that "scrunch" with these pillows. The filling just kind of stays where it is. The pillows squish, but the filling doesn't move. I hope that helps.
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Correct, the comforter is filled with 100% microfiber . Which is the alternative filling of goose down.