Deer fawns for sale?

[fowltemptress]

. . . and a woman was recently killed by her husband around here, so no one should be allowed to get married . . . it's just too dangerous.

I wouldn't be surprised if somewhere down the line there was a guinea pig responsible for someone's death. I'm not sure why all the animosity towards rich folks (or not so rich folks) who choose to spend their money shooting game on a ranch. I certainly understand the desire to do that more than some of the other weird stuff people choose to spend money on . . . and those deer and whatnot have a nice, cozy life before their death, without the hassle and terror of a crowded slaughter house. To me it's like arguing that the people on here are morons for spending big bucks on Marans when everyone knows the color of the egg hasn't a thing to do with its quality . . . and, to be perfectly honest, I used to incline a bit towards that thought process before I realized what was really going on was that I was a bit jealous of the people who could afford a chicken that lays really awesome colored eggs. Though I guess that would be a better analogy if people killed the chickens and stuck their mounted heads on a wall*, which I'd be willing to do if I thought it would help illustrate whatever point I'm trying to make . . . I forgot it in my ramblings somewhere in there.

What I think should happen with this thread is that it should turn into a showcase for people's deer, because really, the few pictures up are gorgeous.




*I've given it some thought, and I've decided I really must do this next time an unwanted rooster comes my way. The ridiculousness of such a spoof on trophies is too good of an ice breaker for me to pass up now that it's entered my head.

 

[stuckinthecity]

I saw somethin where bucks are leading cause of human-animal attacks in north america... I think. lol

 

[spectrumranch]

Quote:
HERE'S AN ARTICLE ON DEER KILLING HUMANS:

PICK UP A RIFLE-More Americans are killed by deer each year than by any other large American mammal
ncpa.org ^ | Thursday, December 08, 2005

Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2005 11:01:58 AM by InvisibleChurch

Unchecked by predators, deer populations are exploding in a way that is profoundly unnatural and that is destroying the ecosystem in many parts of the country. According to Nicholas D. Kristof of the New York Times, we should bring back hunting and reestablish a balance in the natural world.

In a wilderness area, there might be 10 deer per square mile, but in parts of New Jersey, there are up to 200 per square mile. The exploding deer populations are harming humans, says Kristof:

More Americans are killed by deer each year than by any other large American mammal, including bears, cougars and wolves. A study for the insurance industry estimated that deer kill 150 people a year in car crashes nationwide and cause $1 billion in damages. Ticks and Lyme disease, a more indirect effect from deer, also kill humans. Agreeing on a solution for controlling deer populations and protecting humans has proven difficult. These days, among the university-educated crowd in the cities, hunting is viewed as barbaric. Towns in New York and New Jersey are talking about using birth control to keep deer populations down, although deer contraception has not been very successful. Meanwhile, some towns are paying big bucks, taking out contracts on deer through discreet private companies.

Kristof says this is ridiculous. We have an environmental imbalance caused in part by the decline of hunting, he says. Humans first wiped out certain predators -- like wolves and cougars -- but then expected their own role as predators to sustain a rough ecological balance.

The humane and green solution, says Kristof, is to encourage hunting, and many environmentalists agree. Deer are not pets, and many find hunting them is preferable to letting deer die of hunger and disease. Furthermore, hunting connects people with the outdoors and creates a broader constituency for wilderness preservation.

For text: Nicholas D. Kristof, "For Environmental Balance, Pick Up a Rifle," New York Times, December 4, 2005.

DID anybody catch the part that says=== "deer kill 150 people a year in car crashes nationwide"

SO I QUESS if you don't drive your car into your deer pen you are safe! (As long as you are smart enough to remember ANY animal can be dangerous when you are interacting with it!)​

 

[deerman]

Like to repeat. DO NOT get a buck to bottle feed, you want a pet deer bottle feed a doe, yes they make GREAT PETS .

If you every had one, you will love them.

Buy one from a deer farmer. Make sure you have a 8 foot fence.

 

[Renee]

I just checked back on this thread, and I want to apologize if I upset anyone by implying that deer are not great pets.

I live in the suburbs, and I hate to see deer, or goats, or other animals, for that matter, fenced into small enclosures in suburban back yards by themselves with nothing to do. This is what I object to, not having deer per se.

Renee