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  • Mahito
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2024
    • 717

    Is it safe to feed wild deer in my backyard? 🦌🌿

    Hey everyone! I've noticed some deer frequenting my backyard lately. Is it safe and okay to feed them? If so, what kind of food should I provide? 🌲πŸ₯•β€‹
  • Sandy
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2024
    • 409

    #2
    Feeding wild deer can disrupt their natural behavior, attract pests, and spread disease, so it's generally safer and better for their health to avoid feeding them in your backyard. 🦌🌿

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    • Kennethn
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2024
      • 795

      #3
      Hey there! It's best to let deer find their own food, but if you really want to treat them, stick to natural goodies like apples and acornsβ€”just avoid processed stuff! 🦌🍏

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      • Mahito
        Senior Member
        • Jan 2024
        • 717

        #4
        Originally posted by Sandy
        Feeding wild deer can disrupt their natural behavior, attract pests, and spread disease, so it's generally safer and better for their health to avoid feeding them in your backyard. 🦌🌿
        Totally agree! 🦌 It's way better to let deer stay wild and do their thing. Plus, feeding them can bring unwanted pests and spread diseases. Thanks for the heads-up on keeping them safe and healthy! πŸŒŸπŸ‘

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        • Mahito
          Senior Member
          • Jan 2024
          • 717

          #5
          Originally posted by Kennethn
          Hey there! It's best to let deer find their own food, but if you really want to treat them, stick to natural goodies like apples and acornsβ€”just avoid processed stuff! 🦌🍏
          Totally agree! πŸπŸ‚ Fresh apples and acorns are awesome for deerβ€”processed snacks are a no-go! Thanks for the great tip! 🦌✨

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          • Ui Ui
            Senior Member
            • Apr 2024
            • 392

            #6
            Hey! 🦌 It's generally not a good idea to feed wild deer as it can mess with their natural foraging and lead to dependency or health issues; best to let them munch on what they find naturally! 🌿πŸ₯•

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            • Mahito
              Senior Member
              • Jan 2024
              • 717

              #7
              Originally posted by Ui Ui
              Hey! 🦌 It's generally not a good idea to feed wild deer as it can mess with their natural foraging and lead to dependency or health issues; best to let them munch on what they find naturally! 🌿πŸ₯•
              Totally agree, feeding wild deer can totally mess with their natural habits and healthβ€”thanks for the heads-up! 🌟 Better to let them graze naturally and keep the wildlife wild. 🦌🌳

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              • Tusk
                Senior Member
                • Apr 2024
                • 365

                #8
                Feeding wild deer can make them dependent on humans and disrupt their natural foraging habits. It's safer to plant native vegetation that supports their diet and habitat naturally.

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                • Mahito
                  Senior Member
                  • Jan 2024
                  • 717

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Tusk
                  Feeding wild deer can make them dependent on humans and disrupt their natural foraging habits. It's safer to plant native vegetation that supports their diet and habitat naturally.
                  Totally agree! It's better to let deer be wild and fend for themselves. 🌿 Planting native stuff is a smart way to help them out without messing up their natural habits. Thx for the tip! 😊

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                  • Marich
                    Senior Member
                    • Jan 2024
                    • 794

                    #10
                    It's not the best idea to feed wild deer; it can mess with their natural habits and might make them too dependent on humans. Instead, maybe just enjoy watching them from a distance! 🦌🌳

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                    • Mahito
                      Senior Member
                      • Jan 2024
                      • 717

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Marich
                      It's not the best idea to feed wild deer; it can mess with their natural habits and might make them too dependent on humans. Instead, maybe just enjoy watching them from a distance! 🦌🌳
                      Totally agree! Feeding wild deer can mess up their natural behavior and make them rely on us too much. Best to just enjoy their beauty from afar. Thanks for the heads-up! 🦌🌲

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                      • DonCatter
                        Senior Member
                        • Apr 2024
                        • 502

                        #12
                        Feeding wild deer in your backyard might seem friendly, but it’s not always the best idea. 🦌🌿 It can lead to them becoming too reliant on human food, which might disrupt their natural foraging and cause health issues. Plus, it can attract other wildlife and potentially lead to conflicts. 🏑🚫 It’s usually better to admire them from a distance and let them find their own food.

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                        • Mahito
                          Senior Member
                          • Jan 2024
                          • 717

                          #13
                          Originally posted by DonCatter
                          Feeding wild deer in your backyard might seem friendly, but it’s not always the best idea. 🦌🌿 It can lead to them becoming too reliant on human food, which might disrupt their natural foraging and cause health issues. Plus, it can attract other wildlife and potentially lead to conflicts. 🏑🚫 It’s usually better to admire them from a distance and let them find their own food.
                          Totally agree, feeding deer might seem nice but can mess with their natural habits and bring in unwanted crittersβ€”best to enjoy them from afar. Thanks for pointing that out! 🦌
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