Nature & Wildlife Thread

[j.w]

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.

 

[GBBUDD]

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.

 

[Burd]

found this. Tractor Supply ut is it good for them ?

 

[BKHpondcritters]

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.

 

[j.w]

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.

 

[Burd]

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.

 

[BKHpondcritters]

This article has a couple of suggestions on brands -

Deer Friendly - Feeding Deer

Feeding Deer See the Latest News and Research Below. Also see food plots Supplemental feeding of wild deer can improve survival and increase the population, but careless feeding can kill deer, transmit disease, or create management problems. Do not use corn or other fermentable carbohydrates as

www.deerfriendly.com

Amazon.com : MONSTERMEAL Feeder PELLETS : Pet Supplies

Amazon.com : MONSTERMEAL Feeder PELLETS : Pet Supplies

www.amazon.com

Amazon.com : Purina Animal Nutrition AntlerMax Breeder Professional 16 : Pet Supplies

Amazon.com : Purina Animal Nutrition AntlerMax Breeder Professional 16 : Pet Supplies

www.amazon.com

They make a few other suggestions as well (goat chow, etc...)

 

[Burd]

Thanks. Click, click, the Purina is on the way. Lol

 

[Alice_Bee]

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

 

[Burd]

Last night 4 Does were eating by my pond. It’s hard to see 2 we’re by the salt lick too

 

[JBtheExplorer]

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)

Have a look at the article for more info:

Smith: Rare 'ghost bird' woodpecker spotted along the Milwaukee River

Pileated woodpeckers are uncommon in Milwaukee County, and the coloration of this particular bird is rare.

www.jsonline.com

 

[j.w]

Wow what beauty of a miracle bird!

 

[Burd]

I put carrots, a pc of bread, sunflower hearts, and some lettice out for the deer. So far I haven’t seen them.

 

[mrsclem]

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.

 

[Burd]

Last night I finally saw a buck, and a adult die was laying down in the the scrub on my property line. Something knocked the feede over. I didn’t see any of it though.