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by: denali - Dec 18, 2013 7:58:06 GMT -5
Post by denali on Dec 18, 2013 7:58:06 GMT -5
Here in eastern Pa. we have had some cold and snow more than usual. animals are having a hard time finding feed. They browse everthing above ground, thats why I have all my shubbery fenced. Last night several deer walked right up on my deck looking for food. I have some artificial garland around my rail, I guess they thought they eat that too.. So today I will buy some corn from local farmer to put out. Not as much as I would like, since I cant afford to feed this herd of 10 or so of deer but maybe help them out a little. I do hunt but getting one of these is like shooting ducks in a barrel. OBE
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by: urbanmadness - Dec 18, 2013 12:14:02 GMT -5
Post by urbanmadness on Dec 18, 2013 12:14:02 GMT -5
I hate to see anything starve. Be it, person, pet or wild animal.... It is just sad.
I could pledge a twenty to Denali fund to feed wayward deer.... pm me
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by: devo344a - Dec 18, 2013 19:07:38 GMT -5
Post by devo344a on Dec 18, 2013 19:07:38 GMT -5
when I was back that way in rayland oh I had 10 acres and I would feed them with corn they got so tame it wasnt funny i could shake the corn in the bucket and they would about run me over some would even eat out of the bucket i used them for bait when the does came in season they brought in big bucks. I had alot of fun feeding them and even named them I fed them for about 9 years
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by: denali - Dec 19, 2013 6:01:47 GMT -5
Post by denali on Dec 19, 2013 6:01:47 GMT -5
Thank you urban for the monetary offer but no need. The temp here will be going up in the 60's by sunday so most of the snow will melt. They will be able to get to the acorns which they like. I have gigantic oaks at the rear of my property. Next year I am going to rake some and put in buckets for severe times during the winter for them. Yes they will get pretty tame when they know free hands out are here for them, sounds almost like some people in this country. But thats another sore spot for me. Anyway while I was at it I got some bird feed and suet for the local bird population. I like having them around, does wonder for bug control in summer.
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by: shalomdawg - Dec 19, 2013 20:06:46 GMT -5
Post by shalomdawg on Dec 19, 2013 20:06:46 GMT -5
howdy, I have a visitor that smokes so goes out in the back at night. the first night she came in shaken and said there was a big raccoon that sauntered up and inquired how she was. another night a skunk came up and looked her over and said it was going to bed now and went under the deck she was standing on. I don't think we will be feeding them on purpose.
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
ken
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