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I would be afraid to use popcorn in a digging box, because the popcorn has
hulls on it that are tough, and could clog up their digestive tract. But
I have an alternative that you might be able to use.
A while ago, I purchased an article from ebay that came packed in the
edible packing pasta. It is made of cornstarch and water that is mixed up
into a froth and extruded. You can tell you have the edible kind because
it is an off white color (almost a little greyish tan), and if you bite
into it, it literally melts in your mouth. It tastes like an incredibly
bland corn tortilla chip. The bland taste is probably why I saw it on a
news show being served with salsa.
I put it in a box, added ferrets, and watched it explode. The stuff goes
flying while they dig, but they have a great time. Even if they chew on
it, it won't hurt them. (They haven't actually eaten any, but it won't
cause a blockage.) You might be able to get some from your local packaging
company. It's well worth the effort to get it.
Melodyt and the elven eleven
[Posted in FML issue 2899]
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