Thanks for the Dr. Scholls recommendation. Alas, I will have to make do with what I have.

THE CAT CAME BACK! Sorry for the shout; that's great news.

My bantams would clean up all the styrofoam peanuts for you. I have to be sure to keep any styrofoam well out of their reach. They are mad for it! I can't understand it, though I've found other chicken owners who report the same.