Jessica asks me the damnedest questions. They can be incredibly in-depth and sometimes beyond my expertise. She notices things in such fine detail that I am impressed by her inquisitive nature.

This is one which has stumped me. Even Papa (our usual fall-back) couldn't provide an acceptable answer. . . .

We went to Jollye's Petfood Superstore on Friday. While we parked the car, Jessica noticed the advertising on the side of the building. Dog Food, Accessories, Bird Feeds, Horse Feeds and Rabbit Food.

She asked "Why do they use two different words in the Dog Food and Horse and Bird Feeds?"

I thought it may have something to do with the fact that both horses and birds can be a commercial business as well pets - but David pointed out that dogs can too with dog racing. Jessica pointed out that, technically, you could also extend that to rabbits too with the same dog racing. . . . Papa decided it is just *tradition* and that people have been talking about Horse Feeds for hundreds of years.

I can't work out it if is carefully worked out and worded from Head Office or if there IS no difference and someone has made a mistake.

Anyone?

Tags: Jessica, Questions