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According to what I found on the net it says:
Do not feed deer a corn diet. A deer's digestive system is complex, and corn happens to be one of the worst types of food for them. Unfortunately, many deer end up extremely sick or dead because animal lovers believe that corn is good for deer. When deer are offered a sudden supply of corn, they aren't able to adjust to the high carbohydrate diet, and they end up dying.
 
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The hunters all put out corn but i doubt they care about the health of the animal only what will attract them . who knew. thanks jw.
 
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found this. Tractor Supply ut is it good for them ?
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Looking at the picture it seems to be mostly corn, so based on the article j.w linked, I'd have to say not very good for them.
 

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I read somewhere that you should trim mass planted tees way down so they can eat the new growth that comes up from them. I'm wondering if perhaps they should not be fed by us w/bagged food. Let them eat what is natural to them.
 
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I’ll bet the deer would give you the middle hoof On that comment. Lol


i fixed this bird felder, it was prob a deer who stepped in it and broke it, I put mesh wire under the window screen. I’m ready to feed, but not sure what food.
 

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This article has a couple of suggestions on brands -


They make a few other suggestions as well (goat chow, etc...)
 
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your winter is prettier than mine, back yard is flooded in spite of 2 french drains, one sump driven. The area around the sump is fairly dry but I'll bet 2 inches of water in the yard
 

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I normally don't share links, but this is too amazing not to share. Pileated Woodpeckers are pretty rare here, but this takes rare to a whole new level! A leucistic Pileated woodpecker has been seen along the Milwaukee River.

(Photo by Milwaukee Riverkeeper. @MKERiverKeeper)
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Have a look at the article for more info:
 
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I put carrots, a pc of bread, sunflower hearts, and some lettice out for the deer. So far I haven’t seen them.
 

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You can have mine! We have a herd that winters over in our back yard. Anywhere from 6-25. Given up on any veggies growing in the yard.
 

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