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Title: Thirsty Deer
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 19, 2008, 09:33:00 PM

We are in a bit of a drought around here. The stream at my Mom's place is dried up, so we put water basins in the ground for the deer. Check out my daughter walking up to this doe.
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Title: Re: Thirsty Deer
Post by: Greg Sz. on July 19, 2008, 09:48:00 PM

That deer must be thirsty! You could see its indecisiveness between staying and drinking while this weird creature (to her) tried to come closer or just bolt

Title: Re: Thirsty Deer
Post by: monkeyball on July 19, 2008, 09:57:00 PM

Neat video Jerry,thanks for sharing.
                                   Craig

Title: Re: Thirsty Deer
Post by: Shawn Leonard on July 19, 2008, 10:02:00 PM

What I found amazing was the deer actually relaxed towards the end of the video, she looks back flicks her tail and licks her side. Very cool! Shawn

Title: Re: Thirsty Deer
Post by: Wudstix on July 19, 2008, 10:02:00 PM

I have a 55 gallon barrel and with a pan attached and they are drinking about 20-25 gallons a week.

Title: Re: Thirsty Deer
Post by: wihill on July 19, 2008, 10:06:00 PM

Last time I got that close to a doe I got the bejeezus scared out of me - I didn't realise she was on the otherside of the bush and came out with snorts, stomps, and a heck of an attitude.

Title: Re: Thirsty Deer
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 19, 2008, 10:26:00 PM

This deer hung out a fed and drank for about 10-15 minutes. She was pretty relaxed except for the flies biting her and us. Here is a bit more.
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Title: Re: Thirsty Deer
Post by: longstick on July 19, 2008, 10:49:00 PM

now thats just too cool..I remeber I had to go to Harrisburg a while back to work on an EDS site and there were tracks all in the flower beds

Title: Re: Thirsty Deer
Post by: Jedimaster on July 20, 2008, 12:16:00 AM

Dry here too, the grounds all cracked and the grass is brown again.  Thankfully we have several good creeks so the deer get by, but stay close to water.  We have some that will come up and let us close (not that close).  It is funny that they can turn cagey as an old fox when deer season opens.  Funny critters.  Making memories your daughter will never forget.  That's good.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Thirsty Deer
Post by: bentpole on July 20, 2008, 07:31:00 AM

Jerry, I enjoyed that. Reminds me of when the brother in law had an A Frame up at Hemlock Farms Lords Valley Pa..[should have bought that place!] I have pictures of my kids feeding the deer when they were young [my youngest is 19 now]. They would come in 5/6 times a day and eat right out of our hands.Your daughter has grown since I saw her last at PVA. Looking foward to sending some arrows with you and Vaughn this season. You proved it though early season when it's hot hunt water.

Title: Re: Thirsty Deer
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on July 20, 2008, 07:52:00 AM

Jerry, Gwyn has the stalking down perry good...Great Vid.


Tell Gwyn I said Hello, Please

Title: Re: Thirsty Deer
Post by: Deadsmple on July 20, 2008, 09:16:00 AM

That's pretty cool brother.   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Thirsty Deer
Post by: bmfer on July 20, 2008, 09:26:00 AM

TOO COOOL!!!!!

Title: Re: Thirsty Deer
Post by: joe skipp on July 20, 2008, 11:45:00 AM

Neat Jerry...  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Thirsty Deer
Post by: yellow bow on July 20, 2008, 07:07:00 PM

that was cool,thanks.