Encouraging Muntjac Deer

Ed Tyler · #1 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 01:55 PM

Hi All,

Where we keep our horses we nearly always see Muntjac (I hope that right) deer, when we arrive they do tend to dive off pretty quickly.

I would like to get some photos of these guys but I haven't got a clue what food I could use to create a feeding station for them to encourage them hang around a little longer. Has anyone got any ideas please????

I do have a hide, and there is plenty of cover around so concealing myself shouldn't be so much of a problem.

Over the weekend whilst mucking out our horses one passed by in the tree line and couldn't of been any more than 15 ft away. With that in mind I'm kind of hopeful.

Since the snow has fallen I constantly see their foot prints on one particular area, so again I do know that they must be visiting virtually everyday.

If any one can offer any advice I would be most greatful

Thanks in advance

Ed

muppetmanjoey · #2 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 09:33 PM

hi there i used to work with these deers at a country park we feed them on a dry mix however they do eat carrots, apples, cornflakes, lettues, banana's.
work with them for 2 years and they always ate what was in there dish so i would suggest some of these on the ground where you have seen then, not sure what they eat in the wild and iam sure someone else will tell you more iam afraid thats all i know hope it helps.

RobinP · #3 (**permalink**) 10-02-2009, 09:53 PM

I think their staple diet is brambles but they are very partial to a variety of garden plants (I know this from bitter experience!) roses in particular.

Ed Tyler · #4 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 08:32 AM

Thanks Guys for your information.

For now I'll skip the trip to the garden centre and try out some carrots etc.

I'll put some down whilst the snow is still about and hopefully I'll see the foot prints to confirm if the deer have taken the bait.

I'll let you know how I get on.

Once again thank you.

Ed