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TexasBushwhacker

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3. They will use hair, their own feathers and cotton fluff

Reply to Figarosmom (Original post)

Tue May 19, 2026, 02:14 PM

14 hrs ago

if it's available. It sounds gross, but when I clean my hair brush (and I have long hair) I toss the "hairball" into the open dumpster outside so birds can use it.

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Ever watch a bird make a nest? 🐦 [View all] Figarosmom 14 hrs ago OP

I once watched a hummingbird flying back-and-forth building her nest Walleye 14 hrs ago #1

I know Figarosmom 14 hrs ago #2

They will use hair, their own feathers and cotton fluff TexasBushwhacker 14 hrs ago #3

I would think that human hair would be nice. My hair is soft and thick so I'd donate it from my hairbrush to the birds! CTyankee 12 hrs ago #4

I do too. Figarosmom 11 hrs ago #5

A scene from Malcom in the Middle TexasBushwhacker 9 hrs ago #6

Crazy, my wife played that video for me just this morning Brother Buzz 9 hrs ago #7

Your wife must be an interesting person😊 Figarosmom 8 hrs ago #10

What kind of bird? question everything 8 hrs ago #8

Any kind.😊 Figarosmom 8 hrs ago #9

Wonderful, Thank you, Figarosmom debm55 8 hrs ago #11