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Got them fed before the storm

MamaWick — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 21:20:55 GMT

Storm is rolling in, so went out and rang this bell (which will be attached to out patio cover next week after we stain it)...

They came running out of the woods...

They got carrots and cantaloupe rinds. The fawns are starting to eat.

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SharkE — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 21:21:56 GMT

You sure love those deer.

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MamaWick — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 21:22:57 GMT

After food was gone, they hung around until the rain started then went back into the woods. It is full out storming now.

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ValuSkr — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 21:29:17 GMT

They really need to eat. I can see ribs on some of them.

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goldensrbest — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 21:29:24 GMT

That is just great!!

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mspatmac — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 21:37:48 GMT

How special! I think you have friends forever.

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January121 — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 21:38:09 GMT

It’s beautiful how much you love them ❤️🥰❤️🥰

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SusieQ_2 — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 21:42:01 GMT

They have their own dinner bell!

It's so cute how they come to your yard walking in a line.

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mousiegirl — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 21:44:10 GMT

@MamaWick A bell, wonderful! They look as if they can use your help, and you may have some babies born on your property in the Spring.

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goldensrbest — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 21:57:47 GMT

I have heard they like pumpkins also.I know they love apples.

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nova — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 21:50:39 GMT

@MamaWick What a kind and caring person you are. I enjoyed your pictures very much. PS I love your quote from Jimi Hendrix - perfect!

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Mz iMac — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 21:48:37 GMT

@MamaWick What wait!!!!! You got them trained to come running when you ring a bell?

Some of the deer look as if they are starving.

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Mindy D — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 22:19:36 GMT

Do they get a feed higher in protein in August? I read something about the need for more protein durin this month? I also read that they need nuts and eat acorns. How are they getting these? Are there oak trees dropping acorns nearby? I just read app out the corn causing deaths. Your posts have been entertaining and I've learned a little about deer as a result of my interest in your posts.

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MamaWick — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 22:38:04 GMT

From PapaWick and me, they get carrots, apples, watermelon/cantaloupe rinds AND deer nutritional pellets on a rotating basis. NEVER CORN because that is actually really bad for them. We do have oak trees around the area so I'm sure they are getting some acorns from them. We do what we can.

I'm worried about Mama. In the last week or two, her ribs are showing big time and her hind quarters are concaved inward. However, she acts normal and will rear up to fight for food if someone goes after a bite she wants.

Mama is not one to take food from my hand, and I don't even try. There are only two bucks brave enough to do that. Mama is not excessively salivating or exhibiting other signs of CWD. We do wash up upon coming back in.

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Georgiagrama — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 22:39:33 GMT

My daughter feeds the deer in her yard as well, and she puts out a big bucket of water. She loves seeing them and they come every afternoon around the same time.

Her deer are much fatter though. She even had one that has a little baby. So sweet.

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Mersha — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 22:48:15 GMT

@MamaWick Will they actually come towards you when you ring the bell?

Thanks for the pics!! I always enjoy them!!

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MamaWick — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 23:02:14 GMT

@Mersha yes. As someone mentioned the other day...Pavlov's Deer.

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Hoovermom — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 23:29:36 GMT

Dinner bell for YOUR gorgeous deer! Wow, they really are your babies. Thanks for all these pictures as they warm my heart, puts a smile on my face, and lifts my spirits.

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riley1 — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 23:38:19 GMT

@MamaWick - too funny - now they have a dinner bell? Ok, here's your new name MamaWick's Deer Ranch - Riley1

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Spurt — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 23:41:02 GMT

Glad you got them fed before the storm..... I dont know about your area in Texas, but we need the rain!!....

Love that they come for the dinner bell......so cute!