What is a Feather Pillow?
A feather pillow is a pillow stuffed with down, a special type of feather produced by some bird species. Feather pillows are famous for their loft and insulation properties, and for their softness and durability. Because down is very costly, feather pillows tend to be treated as luxury items, and they can last for decades if they are well cared-for. Department stores and stores which carry bedding stock feather pillows in a range of styles, and they can also be ordered from companies which specialize in down bedding. Down appears in some waterbirds like eider ducks and geese. It consists of very soft, fine, short feathers which are found under the thicker layer of outer feathers. In waterbirds, the down keeps the bird warm, even on very cold days and in cold water. The down also provides an extra layer of insulation between the skin and potentially cold water. In some species, these feathers can only be collected by plucking the birds, usually after they are slaughtered for meat, altho
