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 Deer Chewing on Bones
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02/14/22 03:11 PM
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BenBob
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I raise goats and you always have a few deaths. I always drag them to the same place. The other day I was driving by the dead goat dump and there were 4 mule deer does in the immediate area. I looked at the deer through binoculars and they were chewing on bones from the dead goats. I have also seen my donkeys in the area frequently and I suspect they do the same thing. I have seen cows chewing on bones and even antlers occasionally. Was wondering if the deer are getting calcium by chewing on the bones or what?
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Re: Deer Chewing on Bones
[Re: BenBob]
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02/14/22 03:26 PM
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They'll chew on sheds also.
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Re: Deer Chewing on Bones
[Re: BenBob]
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02/14/22 11:24 PM
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stxranchman
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Looking for minerals their body is needing. Put out a mineral block for them there and a trail cam.
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Re: Deer Chewing on Bones
[Re: BenBob]
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02/14/22 11:27 PM
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dkershen
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Seen it. Bones are a good mineral source.
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Re: Deer Chewing on Bones
[Re: BenBob]
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05/09/22 07:04 AM
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Ftttu
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Texas State University has a body farm there in San Marcos for forensic investigation purposes. There are decomposing human bodies out in the elements, and their cameras regularly capture deer chewing on human bones.
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Re: Deer Chewing on Bones
[Re: BenBob]
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05/13/22 02:20 AM
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Re: Deer Chewing on Bones
[Re: BenBob]
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05/13/22 03:01 AM
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rickym
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They need minerals that they are not getting otherwise. Put out a mineral block or multiple depending on how big your place is.
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