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

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

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

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

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

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

This post is about fallow deer getting easily spooked. Watch their body language and reactions of fright to scary objects and situations.
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[ 16-08-2020 ] in deer behavior

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

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

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

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

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

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