Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Blacktail Deer Food Plot





I completed the food plot I planted grasses, clovers, oats, lettuce, peas, beans, apple trees, roses, and raspberries.  I eventually will plant alphalpha and an outfitter mix sold by Cabelas made by biologic.  Everything seems to be growing the clover is growing very slow and the slugs love to eat it.  If anyone attempts to do this keep a close eye on the clover it doesn't grow well and the slugs will destroy it. 
The deer in the picture is suffering from hair loss.  After doing some research I discovered that a type of lice eats the hair follicles and leaves the deer vulnerable to exposure which can lead to death.   Apparently the fawn population is taking a big hit.  Causes are still unknown but it sounds like the abundance of deer living in close proximity to each other may cause and spread the lice quickly.      

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