Quick Update, the feathers are fine. (Patreon)

Ignore the odd pose, and lighting issues, I just wanted to show you, the feathers on the gryphon are ok.

I had an empty that added turbulent wind, for some odd reason, it was also change the direction of all the hairs particles in the scene. Hence the messed up result.

I can see how you could use it effectively, and it would be fast too. But not with the settings I had. Woops.

Anyway, the gryphons feeling all better. (For now) Thanks for all your support!