I'm still new to this, and in fact, just got my(cheap) Badger hair brush yesterday, and am still awaiting the arrival of my razor and soap. I was curious if anyone knows if Badgers are killed for the sole purpose of kmaking theses brushes, or are they used for something else as well, and the hair would otherwise be discarded? Or, do they simply cut the hair off them, and it grows back? Just something I'm curious about. I'm one of those people that is completely against killing certain animals just for fur coats, and what have you, so couldn't help think of this.
Question about the use of Badger hair for brushes.
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This has been a topic of discussion a number of times. Yes they are killed.
Today badgers are commercially raised for their hair, which is harvested to make shaving brushes. Because badgers are a protected species in North America and most of Europe, virtually all commercial badger hair comes from mainland China, which supplies knots of hair in three grades to brush makers in both China and Europe. In rural Northern China, badgers multiply to the point of becoming a crop nuisance, and village cooperatives are licensed by the national government to hunt badgers and process their hair.The hair is also used for paint brushes, and was used as a trim on Native American garments. It has been used in some instances as doll hair.
They are also eaten for the most part.
Today badgers are commercially raised for their hair, which is harvested to make shaving brushes. Because badgers are a protected species in North America and most of Europe, virtually all commercial badger hair comes from mainland China, which supplies knots of hair in three grades to brush makers in both China and Europe. In rural Northern China, badgers multiply to the point of becoming a crop nuisance, and village cooperatives are licensed by the national government to hunt badgers and process their hair.The hair is also used for paint brushes, and was used as a trim on Native American garments. It has been used in some instances as doll hair.
They are also eaten for the most part.
+1. My understanding is that after the hair is harvested, they find their way into the food supply. So, technically they are not just raised for their coats.
That's pretty much it.
I'll just add that the species of badger that is used is Meles meles or European Badger. Despite the name, this species is found throughout Asia.
I'll just add that the species of badger that is used is Meles meles or European Badger. Despite the name, this species is found throughout Asia.
my understanding is that theyre #1 a meat animal, and the hair is just a convenient side product from that. (in china, this is)
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i heard they go "road huntin'," picking up dead badgers along side the road.... that's why they're so expensive 
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