<p> </p><p>This morning as the sun is shining & it is very mild I took the oportunity to empty some hanging pouches that were past their best</p><p>as they were vertually root bound ,I tipped them out onto the compost heap ( which is covered over)</p><p> </p><p>I noticed the swell gel was very gloopy, & I wondered how attractive to birds it may be & what effect it would have on them</p><p> </p><p>I know the instructions say mix with compost & then top of with an inch or so of straight compost, presumably to stop birds eating it</p><p>but it does not say anything about disposal of granules after use.</p><p>Do these granules bio-degrade?</p><p>if eaten by a bird when wet & gloopy would they pass through without harm?</p><p>but if eaten dry, would they swell up inside & cause death?</p><p>they would, I suppose be less attractive when dry</p><p> </p><p>Any thoughts</p><p>any experience or tecnical knowledge?</p>
