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Floss scraps for birds? Don't do it ...
I recall reading many years ago on rctn about leaving floss scraps out for birds. Always intended to, but, you know, intentions ...
Today I read this: http://www.goodknitkisses.com/psa-da...aps-for-birds/ Perhaps it's been discussed over the years, but I found this quite helpful. Stitch on! |
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Floss scraps for birds? Don't do it ...
On Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 10:44:36 AM UTC-6, Tess wrote:
I recall reading many years ago on rctn about leaving floss scraps out for birds. Always intended to, but, you know, intentions ... Today I read this: http://www.goodknitkisses.com/psa-da...aps-for-birds/ Perhaps it's been discussed over the years, but I found this quite helpful. Stitch on! Interesting...I had no idea these things could kill birds. I haven't yet left my fiber scraps out for birds but I was considering doing exactly that this spring. Now I know better. Thanks! |
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Floss scraps for birds? Don't do it ...
On 3/5/2017 8:37 AM, Violet Stitches wrote:
On Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 10:44:36 AM UTC-6, Tess wrote: Interesting...I had no idea these things could kill birds. I haven't yet left my fiber scraps out for birds but I was considering doing exactly that this spring. Now I know better. Thanks! As long as they're natural fibers (hair, wool, cotton), it's okay. It's the synthetic stuff that's bad. HTH! -- Joan See my pictures he http://ndjoan.shutterfly.com/pictures If worries can cure your sickness, prolong your life, or replace happiness, then go ahead and worry! If they can't, why worry? Enjoy every moment of your life...there is no second chance. Unknown |
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Floss scraps for birds? Don't do it ...
On Friday, March 10, 2017 at 12:31:25 PM UTC-5, Joan Erickson wrote:
On 3/5/2017 8:37 AM, Violet Stitches wrote: On Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 10:44:36 AM UTC-6, Tess wrote: Interesting...I had no idea these things could kill birds. I haven't yet left my fiber scraps out for birds but I was considering doing exactly that this spring. Now I know better. Thanks! As long as they're natural fibers (hair, wool, cotton), it's okay. It's the synthetic stuff that's bad. HTH! -- Joan See my pictures he http://ndjoan.shutterfly.com/pictures If worries can cure your sickness, prolong your life, or replace happiness, then go ahead and worry! If they can't, why worry? Enjoy every moment of your life...there is no second chance. Unknown Joan, did you read the article? I'm no expert, but it wasn't an issue of the content of the fibers, but rather their ability to wrap around wings, legs, etc. and block circulation. It specifically mentioned hair. |
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Floss scraps for birds? Don't do it ...
On 3/10/2017 1:22 PM, Tess wrote:
Joan, did you read the article? I'm no expert, but it wasn't an issue of the content of the fibers, but rather their ability to wrap around wings, legs, etc. and block circulation. It specifically mentioned hair. Yes, I read it. Natural ones are in the suggested materials you *can* use: "If you want to have nesting materials in your yard, we suggest purchasing pre-made nesting material or use these natural alternatives. snip Natural fibers – such as cotton, wool, jute, and burlap – make perfect bird nesting materials. snip Animal Hair: If you brush or clip your animals, save the fur! It makes a wonderfully soft lining for bird nests. I agree with the human hair, though (thinking of my own 18" long tresses!). I have seen horse hair in nests around our place and I don't know how one would stop them from using that. -- Joan See my pictures he http://ndjoan.shutterfly.com/pictures If worries can cure your sickness, prolong your life, or replace happiness, then go ahead and worry! If they can't, why worry? Enjoy every moment of your life...there is no second chance. Unknown |
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Floss scraps for birds? Don't do it ...
My stitching buddy has four horses (well, three horses & a mule) and she finds nests every year made primarily of horse hair and baling twine. The birds comeback every year and they seem to have lots of babies. She puts the embroidery fibers out, too, but cuts them in short enough lengths to not get tangled and twisted.
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