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This is why we don't find many shed antlers.... #6159753 01/28/16 10:19 PM
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This is a fresh shed I found today. Not sure how long it's been on the ground. It is chewed to heck!




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Re: This is why we don't find many shed antlers.... [Re: Bulldog4949] #6159767 01/28/16 10:23 PM
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We have cows, sheep, and goats-I find one shed about every 3 years.


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Re: This is why we don't find many shed antlers.... [Re: Bulldog4949] #6159985 01/29/16 12:45 AM
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A lot of animals eat antlers. Good source of calcium



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Re: This is why we don't find many shed antlers.... [Re: Bulldog4949] #6159994 01/29/16 12:48 AM
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We look for them pretty heavy starting in March, we have to beat the critters to them.


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Re: This is why we don't find many shed antlers.... [Re: Bulldog4949] #6160024 01/29/16 01:01 AM
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Skunks love em.

Re: This is why we don't find many shed antlers.... [Re: Bulldog4949] #6160035 01/29/16 01:05 AM
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Yup. This is small teeth. I am guessing squirrels or mice.


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Re: This is why we don't find many shed antlers.... [Re: Bulldog4949] #6160629 01/29/16 02:31 PM
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Rock Squirrels
Squirrels
Coons and Kangaroo Rats will get em quick

And if you have those Filthy Disgusting Worthless Creatures called Goats or AKA Pasture Maggots


Re: This is why we don't find many shed antlers.... [Re: Bulldog4949] #6160675 01/29/16 02:58 PM
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You sure its this years shed?

We find very few also but have no stock on the place and the grass is 3+ feet tall


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Re: This is why we don't find many shed antlers.... [Re: Bulldog4949] #6160699 01/29/16 03:06 PM
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Porcupines are hell on antlers. Will make one disappear overnight.


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Re: This is why we don't find many shed antlers.... [Re: Bulldog4949] #6160755 01/29/16 03:46 PM
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Deer will eat them, too.

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Cattle, deer, coyotes, squirrels, rats, mice, and porcupines will all chew up antlers quickly.


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Didn't know the ungulates would do that... farmer


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Odd toe or even toe ungulates?


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Originally Posted By: Bulldog4949
Yup. This is small teeth. I am guessing squirrels or mice.


Squirrels love them.

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Originally Posted By: SniperRAB
Rock Squirrels
Squirrels
Coons and Kangaroo Rats will get em quick

And if you have those Filthy Disgusting Worthless Creatures called Goats or AKA Pasture Maggots



yup you gota watch even a beard around them

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they go quick - full circle

Re: This is why we don't find many shed antlers.... [Re: dkershen] #6161377 01/29/16 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted By: dkershen
Porcupines are hell on antlers. Will make one disappear overnight.



Forgot about those bang


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Originally Posted By: redchevy
You sure its this years shed?

We find very few also but have no stock on the place and the grass is 3+ feet tall


100% sure it's fresh. The burrs and wax ring don't lie!


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Odd toe or even toe ungulates?


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Rock Squirrels
Squirrels
Coons and Kangaroo Rats will get em quick

And if you have those Filthy Disgusting Worthless Creatures called Goats or AKA Pasture Maggots



yup you gota watch even a beard around them


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