Trail Cam deer

[fyrffytr1]

I got this guy with a cheap trail cam behind my shop 11/22. Looks like he is still in the rut.

 

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[Mud Hut]

That's one healthy looking buck! Great photo!

 

[pepperj]

Looks in great shape. 👍

 

[ToddsPoint]

Thick neck = rutting buck.👍🏻

 

[Gare]

Nice picture Thanks for posting

 

[fyrffytr1]

I recently put a cheap deer feeder out so I wouldn't have to tote corn every day. I mounted the trail cam just above it, which gave m some close ups. I like this one the most.

 

[Gare]

HAHAHA VERY NICe PICTURE. I have a few of your type trail cameras. I never use them any more

 

[pepperj]

Corn can cause serious health problems for deer, including death, if they eat too much, especially in a short period of time.

• Acidosis: Also known as grain overload, this disease can kill deer even if they are in good health. It occurs when deer eat a large amount of corn, which triggers a spike in the bacteria that digest carbohydrates in their stomachs. This bacteria produces lactic acid, which can damage the rumen lining and cause inflammation. The deer's body will try to address the issue by diverting water to the rumen, which can lead to dehydration.
• Bloating: A potentially lethal buildup of gases in the rumen.
• Polioencephalomalacia: A potentially lethal condition of the nervous system.
• Blindness, seizures, and death: Can occur in severe cases.
• Hoof problems: Overeating corn can cause sore feet and hoof deformities.

Deer are typically herbivores that eat diets high in fiber and low in carbohydrates. In the winter, they survive mostly on woody twigs and branches. Feeding deer corn or other grains in the winter can be especially harmful because of the difference in their diets.


If you do decide to feed deer corn, you can try these tips to minimize the risk of health problems:

• Start with small amounts and work your way up.
  
  
• Use a spin feeder or scatter the corn by hand to reduce the speed at which deer can consume it.

 

[dognose]

getting some great shots of the deer there.

 

[robertk]

If you do decide to feed deer corn, you can try these tips to minimize the risk of health problems

Well that's a bit concerning, considering we greatly enjoy tossing corn to our local deer population. We only do one bowl at a time, scattered widely by hand, and that is generally consumed be anywhere from three to eight deer. It does take them quite a while to eat it. I would guess each deer consumes somewhere between a quarter cup to maybe a bit under a cup of corn. Frequency varies from once every three or four days to twice a day sometimes (just depends on when they show up and if we are there to feed them). Is that too much?

 

[ToddsPoint]

I put out cracked corn for the birds. The deer nibble on it but can’t get much. I also have ears of corn hanging for the squirrels. They’re in wire cages and I don’t think the deer can access them. There are still a few small patches of standing corn and also beans near my house the picker missed. If they want corn or beans they can get whatever they want. Contrary to what some people claim, deer won’t eat baled hay.

 

[fyrffytr1]

I have been feeding them corn for a few years now, and the population seems to be growing. But, down here corn is everywhere and I often see deer feeding in standing or cut corn fields.
This is a new one to the feeder last night.