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JerryBobCo
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Interesting observation on deer behavior
JerryBobCo
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There's a small herd of 2 does and 3 fawns in the area. Just 2 days ago they were browsing across the street from my house and eventually crossed the street toward my house and walked right by my office window. I've seen them that close several times in the past year, as well as within a mile or so from the house.
What I find odd is that the 3 fawns and one of the does always stay close to each other, while the second doe hangs back a ways. She always seems to be 30-50 yards from the others, and lags behind them. I don't know if the 3 fawns are triplets and just want to stay close to mom, or if some other dynamic is in play.
Earlier this year I observed on several occasions a lone doe, which struck me as odd as does usually hang with other does. She did not appear very healthy, as I could see the outline of her ribs through her coat. I don't know if this is the same doe that I'm now seeing as the odd gal out, or a different deer.
I also saw a road-kill doe this summer just a few hundred yard from where I sometimes see this herd. I don't know if this doe was the mother of one or more of the fawns, and her offspring was adopted by the doe I see the fawns hanging close to.
Regardless, I find the herd dynamic interesting, and thought I'd just share this with the forum members. If you have any insight into what might be happening, please share.
What I find odd is that the 3 fawns and one of the does always stay close to each other, while the second doe hangs back a ways. She always seems to be 30-50 yards from the others, and lags behind them. I don't know if the 3 fawns are triplets and just want to stay close to mom, or if some other dynamic is in play.
Earlier this year I observed on several occasions a lone doe, which struck me as odd as does usually hang with other does. She did not appear very healthy, as I could see the outline of her ribs through her coat. I don't know if this is the same doe that I'm now seeing as the odd gal out, or a different deer.
I also saw a road-kill doe this summer just a few hundred yard from where I sometimes see this herd. I don't know if this doe was the mother of one or more of the fawns, and her offspring was adopted by the doe I see the fawns hanging close to.
Regardless, I find the herd dynamic interesting, and thought I'd just share this with the forum members. If you have any insight into what might be happening, please share.
Jerry
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Gun control laws make about as much sense as taking ex-lax to cure a cough.
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John 3: 1-21
Could be. I noticed that mama deer has a notch in her ear, perhaps an indication that she's been around for while.
Gun control laws make about as much sense as taking ex-lax to cure a cough.