topic Re: DEER Monday 03/08/2021 in Community Chat

DEER Monday 03/08/2021

MamaWick — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 22:37:56 GMT

Re: DEER Monday 03/08/2021

golding76 — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 22:51:56 GMT

That first photo is such a fascinating study! Is it the colorful carrot with the muted colors of the buck, his antlers and the beige grass? Not to mention the shape of the antlers playing off other objects in the photo.

I have no expertise in photography, but you are a gifted photographer IMHO, MamaWick.

Re: DEER Monday 03/08/2021

Drythe — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 22:55:21 GMT

@MamaWick

Somebody has still got his antlers, do you recognize him?

I knew about the shedding and re-growing, but had no idea it

left such deep indentations in their heads. It doesn't seem to bother them, I guess they wait until just the right time. I've seen

them scraping them on trees too.

Thank you for sharing.

Re: DEER Monday 03/08/2021

Foxxee — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 22:58:09 GMT

I wonder if they are relieved when they lose their antlers. Carrying that weight might give them headaches. Probably, not, but I imagine they would if I had them.

Then, I wonder what is it about carrots that animals like? Horses, deer, and my dogs. I don't think they are that tasty. What other animals like carrots, maybe rabbits?

Re: DEER Monday 03/08/2021

riley1 — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 23:20:36 GMT

@MamaWick - he's looking at you as if to say - You aren't taking this carrot, are you? - thanks for the pics - Riley1

Re: DEER Monday 03/08/2021

Pearlee — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:12:37 GMT

@Foxxee wrote:
I wonder if they are relieved when they lose their antlers. Carrying that weight might give them headaches. Probably, not, but I imagine they would if I had them.

Then, I wonder what is it about carrots that animals like? Horses, deer, and my dogs. I don't think they are that tasty. What other animals like carrots, maybe rabbits?

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@Foxxee

My dogs liked carrots- cold, crunchy, and juicy, the fun part being crunchy.

Re: DEER Monday 03/08/2021

on the bay — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 23:24:25 GMT

That first picture-how beautiful!

I saw 3 deer early this morning!

I was so happy to see them.

I opened the door and there was that flash of white tail and heard them running off but I looked down the hill and called to them-"Hi sweetie pies!"

And they stopped and stared probably wondering what I was doing there and was I a harmless human?

Re: DEER Monday 03/08/2021

godi — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 23:49:21 GMT

Oh they are beautiful. Thank you for sharing @MamaWick

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spiderw — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:55:37 GMT

Smiles, peaceful and uplifting seeing these gentle creatures. I look forward to the Wick's daily photos of nature. No matter how my day goes, this post is always a bright spot!!!!

Re: DEER Monday 03/08/2021

ECBG — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 01:01:22 GMT

@Foxxee wrote:
I wonder if they are relieved when they lose their antlers. Carrying that weight might give them headaches. Probably, not, but I imagine they would if I had them.

Then, I wonder what is it about carrots that animals like? Horses, deer, and my dogs. I don't think they are that tasty. What other animals like carrots, maybe rabbits?

@Foxxee

I grew up on a farm in the Blue Ridge mountains in a valley surrounded by the Blue Ridge Parkway off of the Appalachian Trail.

Animals (and children) love carrots because of the natural sugar which starts to metabolise in the mouth.

Re: DEER Monday 03/08/2021

ECBG — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 01:03:46 GMT

@MamaWick

Thank you for always bringing peace into our worlds with the beauty you share.

This is what you remind me of on earth.

Re: DEER Monday 03/08/2021

Spurt — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 02:34:52 GMT

One handsome fellow still has his "rack".....and such of great photo of him enjoying the carrot....courtesy of Mama Wick....

The other fellow without the antlers....I hope losing them gives him some sort of relief at least somehow, someway..... He still looks bright and frisky and is enjoying the carrot too.....

Re: DEER Monday 03/08/2021

stellabystarlight — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:50:15 GMT

@MamaWick I love seeing these deer photos. When the buck's testosterone gets low, the antlers fall off. What is left - the round hole is called the pedicle. In about 5 or 6 weeks, you will begin to see the nubs growing which will become the new antlers in the late summer. The rut or breeding period begins in early fall. The soft material covering the antlers is called the velvet, which is shed before the rut, and what is left is the bone.

Re: DEER Monday 03/08/2021

luvzchiz — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 04:29:20 GMT

@MamaWick So majestic! As others have commented, your photography is art! The deer seem to jump right off the page. The details are spot on.

This group reminds me of the before and after weight loss ads. However, these are the before and after antlers.

Thank you for always brightening my day.

Woofs and gentle hugs to Cricket.

Re: DEER Monday 03/08/2021

Lindsays Grandma — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:32:34 GMT

@MamaWick These pictures are amazing, absolutely amazing. You outdid yourself with them. Again, I have to thank you for the enjoyment you bring to us by showing the lovely deer.

Re: DEER Monday 03/08/2021

MoonieBaby — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:41:56 GMT

@golding76

GOLDIE IS A GIFTED OBSERVER of MAMAWICK'S ART -

yes Goldie - much agreed with your eye's view and your comments!