the little plastic tunnel and the wire cage are to keep out squirrels, snakes,owls,raccoons and cats from reaching inside and grabbing the eggs. please refer to my feedback for my customer service results. i think the most difficult part of all this is going to making the buttons and levers with the pads on as i have no access to metal so wood is my only option. big, bold and beautiful is the perfect description for these hoop earrings. 12. how did you decide to go into scientific work? because it’s our time is now. when you are finished, brush your tongue. 