peat pots!!

[Boxoftwilight]

I made a hanging toy with a "peat pot" only I think it is more of a fibre pot in the UK. I hung it in Archies cage filled with goodies. When I checked a little later it was GONE. He ate it!

Now this could either be a great new toy making device OR a dangerous item so please can someone advise.

Julia

[murfchck]

The ones I have are made out of coconut fibers. Find out what it is made of and if has been treated for insects with chemicals.

[BaileysPapa]

If this is what I think you mean, in the US, "peat pots" are made of dried, compressed peat moss. They are not treated with any chemicals that I know of. I used to be part owner of a garden center, and we sold lots of them for starting garden seeds or cuttings. There are "pots" made of coconut fiber, osmunda fern fiber, and compressed wood excelsior fiber. Do you mean any of those? I would think that being organic, in that they are all plant fibers, they would be digestible. However, a large quantity of them could form a blockage in the digestive tract. They probably are digestible, but, would take a while for the body to break down. Plus, not being actually for consumption, they may have bacteria or other unhealthy consequences. I would NOT give birds any more of these things, unless labeled "bird safe", and/or for consumption.

[murfchck]

Sorry, i should have added that "the ones i have" are for my plants. I have not given them to the fids. Not only am i just afraid too, but what a mess it would make, lol.