When something has seven parts, it symbolizes that that it has reached its state of completion: the seven notes of the diatonic scale make one complete octave, etc. Eight, on the other hand, is symbolic of an entity that is one step above the natural order, higher than nature and its limitations. That's why Chanukah is eight days longâthe greatly outnumbered Maccabees' resolve to battle the Greeks wasn't logical or natural.
So glad you joined. My dogs follow the ducks and chickens around just to get some fresh snacks and they have never gotten sick or any disease. Knock on wood.
Corn is an inexpensive grain that many FeederWatchers provide for birds. Whole corn is a favorite of Wild Turkeys and ducks, while cracked corn will attract doves, quail, and sparrows. To attract these birds, try mixing cracked corn with millet and feeding a scoopful on the ground or a platform feeder.