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DEER Wednesday 04/14/2021

MamaWick — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:49:52 GMT

Oh my!!! The antlers are starting to come back. They are about the size of golf balls.

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NEvans2 — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:57:14 GMT

Wow, I didn't think they grew back that quick!🦌

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piperbay — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:59:40 GMT

Such great pics. I never saw a deer close up with their antlers growing in. Thanks for sharing.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:09:22 GMT

@MamaWick When do the fawns arrive?

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Pearlee — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:15:50 GMT

Those antler stubs make it look like the deer is communicating with Martians!👽👽👽👽

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MamaWick — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 20:18:01 GMT

@Kachina624 Last year, they came from mid-May until the end of June.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 20:21:46 GMT

@MamaWick Very much looking forward to seeing them.

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spiderw — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 20:32:54 GMT

What wonderful pictures of the bucks with their start of their antler growths! It doesn't seem long ago they were shedding the antlers which makes me marvel once again at nature and its miracles.

Aside from being so kind and caring , Mama Wick, you also educate some of us who through your photos give insight into the deer's changes. It is a trip through nature's gifts!!!!!!

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Porcelain — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 20:38:40 GMT

How interesting to see the beginnings of the antlers! I would never have guessed they would look all smooth and rounded like that.

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on the bay — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 21:30:49 GMT

Now that is something I have never seen!

I wonder if it hurts them like when a baby's teeth and molars are coming in.

They still look so sweet and that they are all being polite today.

This one looks like they are definitely having a conversation-who gets this carrot?😊

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riley1 — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 21:53:08 GMT

Everyone is well behaved today. Nice pics @MamaWick

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Greeneyedlady21 — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 22:04:32 GMT

@MamaWick So interesting to see the beginning of their antlers.

I haven't seen any deer around my area in a long time, miss seeing them.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 22:19:12 GMT

During the antler growth phase the bucks can feel sensitive in their new growth b/c there is increased blood flow and nerves in them. The extra sensitivity is there to alert the bucks of any imposing danger which could harm their glory. Sensitivity fades as the antlers reach full size.

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Spurt — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 22:58:05 GMT

Wow, something I'd never seen....the start of new antlers....Thanks for sharing @MamaWick

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golding76 — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 23:00:09 GMT

Like others, I'm fascinated by the nubbins popping up.

The buck in the first photo looks as though he is dancing to the "Hokey Pokey."

"You put your right foot in..."

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MamaWick — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 23:57:29 GMT

The nubbins on the young boys look totally different when they start.

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colliemom4 — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:06:51 GMT

They look like little alien deer with those nubs lol. Still cute though.

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luvzchiz — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 04:22:14 GMT

@MamaWick Great pictures, thank you! These are really up close and personal. I'm sure that the deer bodies appreciate all the nutritional food and water that you provide, as the building of new antlers must be hard on them in the sense of supplying the building blocks. The same is true for the pregnant does.

Woofs and gentle ear rubs to Cricket. 💕

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Lindsays Grandma — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 05:21:57 GMT

@MamaWick ...The beauties are out in full force today.

It appears they are hungry and where else would they go other than to MamaWick's yard. I just love looking at them, especially when it is a real closeup like the first picture, he/she is looking right at me, "Hi Gorgeous."