I know that the topic of feathers in your bonnets is a hot topic, but I thought to ask any road. I have some ruffed grouse feathers (about 20) coming that I intend to use in making a wreath/display for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on my altar. However, I wondered if using the feathers of your State's /Commonwealth's recognized bird would be of any harm to wear in your cockade especially in conjunction to a corresponding badge on the same? At any rate, if yeah, I'll put some aside, if nay then I'll just have to wait to find some ilk of mountain laurel (false or live).
Advice and critique is welcome provided it doesn't spawn worms too numerous for the moderators to handle.
Much Obliged,
Blake