Entertaining stories from deer life. Curious facts. Funny deer pictures and videos.
WonDEERful farm in NZ
DEER, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Welcome to our website dedicated to all things deer-related!
We are a group of small deer farm owners with extensive experience in raising and managing fallow and red deer populations. Our website offers a wealth of information on deer behavior, food preferences, as well as practical advice on protecting gardens from deer damage. We also enjoy posting entertaining content featuring these majestic creatures, including funny pictures, gifs, videos, and stories.
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Latest Stories from Deer Life
Top 10 Plants We Are Successfully Growing Among Our Ravenous Deer
Discover nine beautiful, most deer-resistant plants that can help keep your garden thriving despite those hungry visitors.
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[ 07-09-2024 ] in deer resistant plants
Do Deer Eat Basil?
Wondering if deer eat basil? Read about deer dietary habits, learn if basil is deer-resistant, and get tips for growing a deer-resistant herb garden.
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[ 16-08-2024 ] in deer resistant plants
Do Deer Eat Agastache (Anise Hyssop)?
Is anise hyssop (agastache) plant deer resistant? From midsummer to fall, it blooms with blue to purple flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
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[ 21-06-2024 ] in deer resistant plants
Are Anemones Deer Resistant?
While no plant is entirely deer-proof, blue poppy (De Caen) anemones seem to stand a good chance of surviving and thriving in a garden frequented by deer.
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[ 08-02-2024 ] in deer resistant plants
Do Deer Eat Tomatoes? Insights from Deer Farmers
We farm deer and grow some tomatoes, so here's the answer to your question of whether deer attack tomato plants.
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[ 22-01-2024 ] in deer resistant plants
Deer Gestation Period
Gestation period is the time during which a doe is pregnant. We look at the timing, duration and other facts about deer pregnancy and accompanying questions of rut and fawn birth.
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[ 06-01-2024 ] in deer facts
Can Deer Be Domesticated or Made Pets?
The deer on our farm are quite tame, some are like pets. We look into reasons why we don't attempt to domesticate deer and if rearing a fawn can make it into a pet.
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[ 27-12-2023 ] in deer behavior
Latest Comments
Debbie 07-06-2025:
Sorry to see what they did BUT am very surprised you wouldn't have thought to atleast use a metal can ? Also if storing
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Bj 09-05-2025:
Yesterday we planted a Star Jasmine(one of my favorites) and this morning we had one of our local does feasting on it! W
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Plant Lover 05-04-2025:
Although Agastache do look quite pitiful in late autumn/winter, I still keep mine year-round. They provide valuable seed
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Cesar 03-03-2025:
Hello wondeerful.farm administrator, Keep up the good work!
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Robbo 15-01-2025:
Quite a few years ago I obtained a newborn doe fallow deer fawn from a veterinay surgeon who also farmed deer for food.
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Lina 18-11-2024:
Wow, deer are such interesting animals. Thanks for the great pictures and the article.
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Louisa 06-11-2024:
Hello wondeerful.farm owner, Keep the good content coming!
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Susan 18-10-2024:
I appreciate all the information you have provided. I have a young deer who is basically living in my back yard. Shoul
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Bella 09-10-2024:
Dear wondeerful.farm admin, Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
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Featured Posts
What do deer eat?
Are you wondering whether these animals will eat what you're willing to give? Is it safe, will they eat it? We can help you with that, as we've tried many treats and delicacies on our deer farm. Here's a list so far, to be continued.
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[ 02-10-2021 ] in do deer eat
Inside a deer's mouth
Do deer have upper teeth? How does deer mouth look on the inside? Deer have baby teeth, just like people do...
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[ 12-04-2021 ] in deer facts
Do Deer Eat Pumpkins? (Treat or Deter Deer)
When Halloween is around the corner, this question always pops up: Will deer eat whole pumpkin? Is pumpkin good for deer to eat? Can you feed pumpkin pie or pumpkin bread to wild deer?
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[ 30-10-2022 ] in do deer eat
Are Deer Omnivores, Carnivores or Herbivores?
Deer farmers about deer diet. Do deer eat meat, are deer omnivores, are deer carnivores or are they true herbivores? Can deer eat animal protein, meat? Can deer eat animal protein, meat?
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[ 27-11-2022 ] in deer facts
How to keep deer out of your garden (Good & Bad ideas, With & without a Fence)
As deer farmers we know about deer behavior, what scares or attracts them. Pro tips for keeping deer out of your garden, what to do without a fence. Several tactics for driving deer away from your yard.
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[ 11-02-2023 ] in deer resistant plants
Fun and scary facts about deer
Interesting facts about deer. True stories. Deer antlers are the fastest growing tissue on Earth! They can grow at a rate of ΒΌ inch (0.6 cm) per day!
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[ 25-06-2020 ] in deer facts
Do deer eat apples?
What if you feed deer some apples? Would they like them? Are apples good for deer? Find out and see photo and video demonstration right here!
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[ 26-08-2022 ] in do deer eat
Do deer eat carrots?
Are carrots healthy for deer to eat? Should you feed them to wild deer, to fawns? How to safely offer deer some carrots. Videos and pictures.
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[ 26-02-2020 ] in do deer eat
Welcome to our website, a platform dedicated to all things deer-related! We are a group of small deer farm owners who have extensive experience in raising and managing fallow and red deer populations. We are passionate about these fascinating creatures, and we have created this website to share our knowledge, insights, and experiences with the wider world.
Our website covers a wide range of topics related to deer, including their behavior, food preferences, and interaction with the environment. Whether you are an avid deer watcher or simply curious about these beautiful animals, our website has something for you. We provide interesting facts about deer behavior, such as their social structure, mating habits, and migration patterns. For those who like to feed deer, we offer guidance on their food preferences, helping you provide the right nutrition for these creatures.
As experienced deer farmers, we also understand the challenges of managing deer populations and protecting gardens from deer damage. We provide helpful tips on deer-resistant plants, enabling gardeners around the world to choose plants that deer dislike.
But our website isn't just about providing practical information. We also enjoy posting entertaining content featuring these majestic creatures, including funny pictures, gifs, videos, and stories. So whether you are looking to learn about deer, manage deer populations, or simply enjoy some lighthearted entertainment, our website has something for everyone. We hope you enjoy exploring our content and sharing our passion for these incredible animals.
Ramhorn 15-06-2025:
We live in a wooded mountainous region. I didn't realize that White Tailed Deer "chew the cud", until a saw a doe, layi
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