Do deer eat bamboo? We are deer farmers with bamboo on our property, so the answer to your question is that deer and bamboo ...
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[ 17-09-2023 ] in deer resistant plants

One notable attribute of Calla lilies, especially for gardeners dealing with deer infestations, is their deer resistance.
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[ 16-09-2023 ] in deer resistant plants

Arugula, Eruca sativa, is a leafy green vegetable with a distinctive and peppery flavor. This plant does suffer a few bites, but those are tiny holes from other garden pests, such as worms or slugs.
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[ 15-09-2023 ] in deer resistant plants

Sharing the captivating world of deer relationships, from intricate hierarchies to unexpected rivalries. Discover their social dynamics.
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[ 09-09-2023 ] in deer behavior

Are these beautiful and heavenly scented flowers safe from deer browsing? We've grown freesias this year and let our deer come have a look and a sniff and a taste of them. This is the result.
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[ 28-08-2023 ] in deer resistant plants

Alyssum is sweet-scented flowering annual groundcover plant which may be deer proof indeed, and certainly is deer resistant. Watch our deer take a taste of this plant in the video.
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[ 05-07-2023 ] in deer resistant plants

This is just a random observation post about deer loving to chew inedible things.
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[ 10-06-2023 ] in deer behavior

These bulb flowers have flourished on our deer farm. If you like daffodils you might appreciate this plant as well.
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[ 05-06-2023 ] in deer resistant plants

Do you know what's always a treat for the senses? The unmistakable, sweet aroma of jasmine! One possible problem though: deer. Do they find jasmine appetizing?
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[ 08-05-2023 ] in deer resistant plants

One of the reasons why hyacinths are popular among gardeners is their supposed deer resistance. How did our deer react to hyacinths in our yard?
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[ 26-04-2023 ] in deer resistant plants

Have you heard of Echinacea, perhaps more commonly known as Coneflower? It's this cool plant that's apparently totally deer-resistant! You can plant it in your garden and not have to worry ...
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[ 10-04-2023 ] in deer resistant plants

If you want to keep deer out of your garden, planting mint family plants may help. The strong scent of these plants can be a natural repellent for deer. 
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[ 09-04-2023 ] in deer resistant plants

What souds do deer make that are similar to barking? Can whitetail, fallow and muntjac deer all bark? What other noises do they make and what do they mean?
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[ 29-03-2023 ] in deer behavior

Will deer eat watermelon rinds? Do deer eat the whole plant of watermelon: vines and fruits? How to protect watermelon patch.
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[ 15-03-2023 ] in do deer eat

Sweet potato vine is a plant that belongs to the morning glory family, and it's a popular plant for both decorative and edible purposes. But have you ever wondered if deer like to munch on sweet potato vines?
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[ 14-03-2023 ] in deer resistant plants

Are Garden Cosmos plants deer resistant? We found out after bringing in this Mexican Aster flower home to meet our deer.
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[ 10-03-2023 ] in deer resistant plants

Do deer typically enjoy capsicum plants and bell peppers themselves? Are sweet peppers deer resistant? How to keep deer away from capsicums?
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[ 28-02-2023 ] in do deer eat

Testing Coral Bells AKA Heuchera the Fire Alarm variety for deer resistance. Do deer like to eat Heuchera's beutiful red foliage?
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[ 25-02-2023 ] in deer resistant plants

For some inexplicable reason, deer just can't seem to get on board with purple toadflax, so if you're tired of deer munching on your garden plants, purple toadflax might just be the solution you've been looking for. 
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[ 25-02-2023 ] in deer resistant plants

If you're a gardener or just someone who loves feeding deer, you might be wondering if the deer in your area can eat celery - either your crop or your treat. We'll explore both: are celery plants ok for deer to eat and how to protect your crop.
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[ 23-02-2023 ] in do deer eat

Do deer eat agapanthus plants? What's more deer resistant: Lilly of the Nile or Ornamental Onion? Similiarities and differences between the two perennials. Recommendations to gardeners struggling with deer damage.
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[ 21-02-2023 ] in deer resistant plants

Deer farmers tips for keeping deer out of your garden, what to do without a fence. Several tactics for driving deer away from your yard & how to keep deer out of garden at night.
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[ 11-02-2023 ] in deer resistant plants

Deer go bananas over bananas! Yes, these animals can digest and rip benefits from eating banana fruits but there are important preconditions for safely feeding them to deer.
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[ 10-02-2023 ] in do deer eat

Do deer eat French marigolds or are they deer resistant? Testing with live deer. Watch video of deer vs marigolds. Ready to plant some?
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[ 08-02-2023 ] in deer resistant plants

Real life test of deer eating hydrangeas. Are they deer-resistant? Farmers share what plants deer prefer to eat and whether they avoid hydrangeas.
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[ 04-02-2023 ] in deer resistant plants

Do deer like to eat cucumbers or are cucumber plants deer resistant? Having our deer roam around our property and sneak into our garden to snatch our carefully grown fruits and veges, it's amusing ...
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[ 31-12-2022 ] in do deer eat

Will deer eat nasturtium plant or is it truly deer-resistant? We've conducted a test with our farm deer, and here's the answer...
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[ 20-12-2022 ] in deer resistant plants

The other day a bright red spot caught my eye in the garden center. So I came back with a pack of salvias. Salvias, some say are deer resistant, but are they really? One way to find out - run a test with our deer.
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[ 13-12-2022 ] in deer resistant plants

Do deer eat raisins? Do they like grapes, leaves and vines? Deer farmers explain with pictures.
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[ 05-12-2022 ] in do deer eat

In this post, we'll answer some common questions about baby deer and share a few photos and video of Charcoal the newborn fawn. When baby deer are born, can fawns survive without a mother, can baby deer walk right away?
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[ 30-11-2022 ] in deer facts

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

Are deer nocturnal or crepuscular? What time of day are deer most active and when do they sleep? Where do deer bed and how they take naps?
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[ 25-11-2022 ] in deer behavior

Tiny dog chases after a herd of deer. This was an unwelcome intrusion but thankfully ended ok. Are deer dangerous to dogs?
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[ 17-11-2022 ] in deer behavior

Will deer eat orange and tangerine fruits, orange tree leaves and rinds (peels)? Are these citrus fruits healthy for deer to consume?
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[ 05-11-2022 ] in do deer eat

Will deer eat lemons or do lemon trees repel deer? How to feed lemon fruits to deer in your yard. Are lemons healthy treats for deer?
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[ 14-10-2022 ] in do deer eat

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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[ 13-10-2022 ] in do deer eat

Do deer like to eat peanut butter? Is it safe to feed feral deer in your backyard? How much peanut butter is ok for these animals to consume? Is it a good bait?
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[ 29-09-2022 ] in do deer eat

Are you looking for some funny deer gifs? We've got you covered! From our own deer farm to the digital world of animated pixels! Enjoy this selection of our animals' amusing moments.
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[ 03-09-2022 ] in deer cheer

Can you feed uncooked oats or oatmeal to deer? Watch our videos to find out and read advice on how to feed deer oat meal.
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[ 28-08-2022 ] in do deer eat

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

See photo evidence. Deer and avocados - a good mix? Can you feed deer avocado bones or skin? Will avocado tree be safe from deer?
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[ 26-08-2022 ] in do deer eat

Let's ask our deer whether they find cyclamen repulsive or appetizing? Is cyclamen vulnerable to deer damage and can it grow back?
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[ 22-06-2022 ] in deer resistant plants

Since we've gotten the dog we haven't been letting them on the lawn by the house. But when dog is away with my partner I can let a couple of the tamest deer in. Naturally, the two eldest girls get a 'senior citizen' pass: Babushka and Big Mama.
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[ 30-01-2022 ] in deer behavior

This is 'Fawn Season' on Wondeerful Farm, little ones start popping up everywhere. In New Zealand, December is the first month of summer. Story to be updated with more pictures and text. 
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[ 01-12-2021 ] in deer behavior

It was a turbulent morning on Wondeerful Farm. The 'king' has been deposed following his losing his 'ammunition'. Bucks antlers are naturally shed every year. Chase by competing bucks.
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[ 16-10-2021 ] in deer behavior

What do deer eat in the winter? What do deer like to eat the most? Is it ok to feed deer 🦌? Find out whether deer can eat different kinds of food (alphabetical index).
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[ 02-10-2021 ] in do deer eat

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

Facts about fallow deer species. Fallow deer distribution, appearance, lifestyle and lifespan.
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[ 10-03-2021 ] in deer facts

So here's the explanation for our silence for a while. We were preparing for and bringing home the puppy, who is now settling in.
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[ 14-09-2020 ] in deer cheer

Deer may be cute, majestic, [insert better adjective] creatures that make you gasp when you see them out your window, but the effects they have on plants can be truly devastating. Both young and fully established trees can get irreparably damaged.
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[ 12-09-2020 ] in deer resistant plants

This post is about fallow deer getting easily spooked. By what? Anything unusual. Shape, noise, anybody's behavior. They get scared easily, but they also get used to things. For example ...
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[ 16-08-2020 ] in deer behavior

A crime scene investigation, one buck particularly under suspicion of breaking and entering his gluttonous mug into a bucket. No casualties (except the bucket). Happenings on Wondeerful Farm.
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[ 15-08-2020 ] in deer cheer

Aggressive deer being jerks to each other: biting, pushing, attacking while seemingly being totally unprovoked.
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[ 09-08-2020 ] in deer behavior

Fawns certainly do play around, but do bucks? You tell us! This looks like a bit of play, doesn't it? See this funny video and decide for yourself.
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[ 31-07-2020 ] in deer cheer

One would hope so! Meaning, every one deer would love to be the only one at the 'table', but bummer, most of the times mates are floating around and they have noses too.))
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[ 30-07-2020 ] in deer cheer

Relaxing, soothing animal videos with beautiful music and serene scenery. Relaxing music therapy. Lazy deer chilling among beautiful NZ nature.
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[ 15-07-2020 ] in deer tranquility

Interesting facts about deer. True stories. Deer antlers are the fastest growing tissue on Earth! They can grow at a rate of ¼ inch (0.6 cm) per day!
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[ 25-06-2020 ] in deer facts

Deer can occasionally bite one another. Why do they do it, who they tend to bite and pick on? What's behind such aggressive behavior? Let's try and figure out.
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[ 09-06-2020 ] in deer behavior

Today, deer were eating pasta for the first time. Well, to be fair, they might've tried a bit a couple times before, but only some of them, it wasn't something we'd cook for them. Until this day. The spaghetti day!
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[ 03-06-2020 ] in do deer eat

Facts and illustrations on deer digestive tract. How deer chew and swallow. A funny gif and a short video to illustrate.
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[ 21-05-2020 ] in deer facts

Ever wondered whether / how do deer sneeze? Watch how they scratch their noses when those get itchy and take a sneeze. Well, this is how it happens.
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[ 17-05-2020 ] in deer cheer

Deer bullies abound when carrots get scarce. Watch deer miss #2723 Red chewing the last remaining carrot getting bullied by envious herd members. 
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[ 12-05-2020 ] in deer cheer

Roaring dominant stag (buck) is very busy these days, herding and serving his hind (doe) harem day in and day out. Mating is on!
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[ 27-04-2020 ] in deer behavior

In the wake of coronavirus panic, our deer bread lovers are experiencing some disappointment. They would like to ask fellow New Zealanders to chill and leave more bread on the shelves. Should you feed deer bread?
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[ 20-03-2020 ] in do deer eat

And then there were 3: deer climbing under a fence as if practicing yoga. Following the original fence buster - Junkie the deer.
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[ 09-03-2020 ] in deer cheer

Wilder hind gets scared of bread, then changes her mind, then panics again. Some deer take shorter time to warm up to humans, some - longer, still others never seem to be able to overcome their wildlife genes.
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[ 01-03-2020 ] in deer behavior

A few funny deer pictures thrown together. Funny deer faces, amusing situations, striking moments from videos.
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[ 28-02-2020 ] in deer cheer

Our deer will often nod communicating with us. Why do they bow their heads? Both stags and hinds will do that on occasion.
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[ 27-02-2020 ] in deer behavior

Attract or deter deer from eating your carrots. Are carrots good for deer? Cooked or raw carrots for deer and fawns. Lots of cute pictures and videos of deer and carrots from our farm. Our deer enjoy eating carrots 🥕
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[ 26-02-2020 ] in do deer eat

Hind goes under fence to get to favourite food. Takes deer escape artist award. Other deer to follow, but not too soon...
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[ 25-02-2020 ] in deer behavior