Prehistoric Native Americans farmed macaws

[Claire.]

Prehistoric Native Americans farmed macaws in 'feather factories'

To ancient peoples of the American Southwest, a macaw’s brilliant feathers weren’t just adornments. They were status symbols and spiritual emblems — so precious, in fact, that macaws were kept in captivity and deliberately plucked of their plumage, new evidence suggests.

Read more: Nature

[glorybebe]

 the poor things.  But then, how many people did that with geese for pillows and blankets?

[paperdyer]

I wonder if the Prehistoric version of PETA made sure the Macaws were treated ethically and had room to fly around?