Duck feathers tend to be cheaper than goose feathers.
Most featherbeds use synthetic features, but some also use down if you'd prefer that.
Sealy makes some great featherbeds, but they can be very expensive. Pacific Coast and Land's End are two of the leading brands of featherbeds. Williams-Sonoma and Domestications also offer quality featherbeds.
Featherbeds are made with duck and/or goose feathers. They are also filled with the down - the soft, fluffy area under the wings.
Unfortunately, featherbeds can't take on additional feathers. However, a high thread count will prevent feathers from falling out.
Northern Nights offers luxury linen and home goods. Their featherbeds are made of pockets and compartments that are filled with real feathers to create a soft and cushioned nights sleep.
Yes, most featherbeds are even hypoallergenic.
People with allergies have been encouraged to stay away from featherbeds however there are some made with "allergy-free feathers".
Choosing which blend is best depends on your personal preference and what is within your budget. Classic featherbeds include 75% feathers and 25% down.
Amazon is a great place to get featherbeds, but you can also ask your local mattress shop. Macy's, Bed, Bath and Beyond and Target all sell featherbeds. There are also numerous websites that offer featherbeds for sale and you can do comparison shopping.
Most featherbeds are sold without covers. You need to purchase the cover separately.
Eider is a large Northern Sea Duck. The fluffy fine feathers from the breast of the duck (known as down) are the source of Eiderdown, long a prized, warm filling for coats, sleeping bags and featherbeds.
Computers, at least no mainstream computers, do not have feathers.