How to get feathers as an RS3 Ironman
Where an RS3 Ironman gets feathers for fly fishing and Fletching: feather packs of 2,000 from fishing shops, chickens and Hunter, and which shops share stock.
Last verified against the RuneScape Wiki: 28 September 2026 ·
Short answer
Best: Buy feather packs (2,000 feathers for 15,000 coins) from the fishing shops. Since March 2026 these shops build up to a week of stock.
Early game: Chickens drop feathers in stacks of 5, 10 or 15.
Alternative: Snaring birds with Hunter gives coloured feathers, which also work for fly fishing.
All sources
| Method | Requirement | Rate and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Feather packs from fishing shops | None | Ava's Odds and Ends, Etceteria Fish, Fernahei's Fishing Hut, Fishing Guild Shop, Fremennik Fishmonger, Gift Shop (Oo'glog), Island Fishmonger, Lumbridge Fishing Supplies, Meena's Fishing Shop, Shantay Pass Shop, Gerrant's / Lovecraft's. |
| Chickens | None | Drop 5, 10 or 15 feathers. |
| Hunter (bird snaring) | Hunter | Coloured feathers; all stackable bird feathers can be used for fly fishing. |
| Aviansie | Combat | Drop feathers in addition to bones. |
Ironman tips
- Gerrant's Fishy Business (Port Sarim) and Lovecraft's Tackle (Witchaven) share one stock, so buying from both does not double it.
- Prawnbroker perks remove the need for feathers when fly fishing and barbarian fishing.
- Each feather from a pack costs 7.5 coins versus 6 bought singly, but packs are far quicker.
Common questions
Where do RS3 Ironmen buy feathers?
From the fishing shops that sell feather packs of 2,000, such as the Fishing Guild Shop, Lumbridge Fishing Supplies and Meena's Fishing Shop in Menaphos.
Do feather shops restock daily?
Since the DailyScape Overhaul on 16 March 2026, the feather suppliers accumulate up to a week of stock, so a weekly run is enough.
Facts on this page were checked against these RuneScape Wiki pages: Feather, Feather pack, Ironman Mode/Guide/Shop Run, Dailyscape Overhaul.
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