Dyeing Bucktails, cow tails or marabou is not all that difficult. First, using a sharp knife, debone the tails and remove the fat. The key is wash and degrease the Bucktails in cold water. Use any household detergent (Tide works well as does Simple Green). Rinse well, be careful not to break hairs. Comb them to get all the burrs and other debris off, especially blood.

You can utilize common RIT dye or even Kool-Aid on Bucktails; just use hot water with the dye. Use an old soup kettle to heat water and dye. Once water is over 180 degrees, shut off heat and put in cleaned tails and stir for about 10 minutes. Simmer for about 45 minutes or until all the color is gone. During this time, carefully turn the fiber periodically in the dye bath so it absorbs the color more evenly. Remove, rinse well and hang to dry.