Name: Anne Summerville, SC (Zone 8a) Only dead fish go with the flow!
I know a lot of people including myself that put out dryer lint for the birds to use as nesting material .. as it turns out, it's a very bad practice especially if you use fabric softener or dryer sheets. Apparently the lint gets saturated with the chemicals we use in detergent and softeners and can be very detrimental to young chicks.
Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.
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