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 behavior

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 'feeder 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 deer cheer

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.
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[ 20-03-2020 ] in deer cheer

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

Our deer welcome carrots shower, but also make funny faces as the carrots fly and when chewing them. Incoming! Where is it going to land?
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[ 26-02-2020 ] in deer facts

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