We have a bunch of deer that visit our backyard. Most we've seen is 7 in the yard. Never seen a buck but can tell there are does and their offspring who try to suckle. They're cute and we enjoy watching them frolic; often at night with the motion detect spot lights shining on them.
The ground has been snow covered recently and the deer seem more active. Thought about putting food out for them to help them through the winter. Read that the wrong type of food can kill them. That their digestive systems have switched over to winter type foods and feeding them summer type food and be deadly. Also, don't want the deer to be waiting in my backyard for me to get home from work so they can eat dinner.
Any success stories on how to go about this or just let nature take its course?
The ground has been snow covered recently and the deer seem more active. Thought about putting food out for them to help them through the winter. Read that the wrong type of food can kill them. That their digestive systems have switched over to winter type foods and feeding them summer type food and be deadly. Also, don't want the deer to be waiting in my backyard for me to get home from work so they can eat dinner.
Any success stories on how to go about this or just let nature take its course?