The Aronico Coco Loco is an extremely versatile toy a wide variety of uses. What does it do and why should I get one? Foraging ? take some fiber or paper, hide treat such as nuts or dried fruit stuff into the coconut Chewing ? provides a challenge for even the most destructive birds; unlike wood, which comes off in big chunks, the fibers of the coconut come off one at the time Wild bird feeder ? put seed onto the coconut and hang outside; skin protects the nut from moisture Nesting ? smaller birds love to nest in the Coco Loco Slide over perch or other toys to accessorize or save space A leather strip can be woven through the chain links to prevent any accidental mishaps Features Whole coconut with husk and skin on Nickel plated chain and quick link Approximate Size as each shell is unique: 7" x 6" with 6" chain