What to do with dead wild deer in field?

lh6668 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-04-2010, 10:23 AM

I've found a dead wild deer in our field. The council only seem to deal with it if it's road-kill. And the rspca only deal with animals that are still alive. I can't see the cause of it's death. Animals have started to eat the poor thing. I'm worried that it may be harmful to leave it there, but have no idea what to do with it? Does anyone have any advice? Thanks.

salukiwhippet · #2 (**permalink**) 12-04-2010, 10:27 AM

Leave it there to go back into the food chain. Useful bonus grub at a lean time of year. It won't mind.

James

Gill Catton · #3 (**permalink**) 12-04-2010, 10:33 AM

Yes I agree leave it there, its food for so many other things.

Amoeba · #4 (**permalink**) 12-04-2010, 10:38 AM

Same thing happened a couple of years ago. One season later all that was left was a couple of scattered bones.

Wonderful how nature is quite good at cleaning itself up.

posie · #5 (**permalink**) 12-04-2010, 10:50 AM

Leave it for the other carnivors to eat, but if it distresses you, or you need it moved for any other reason, you could tie a rope round it's legs and drag it to under the hedge or somewhere similar where it's out of your way. As said many animals and birds need it especially this time of year for their babies. It would be an ideal opportunity to do some animal/bird/insect etc. observations and photography, with that valued 'bait' there...Posie..

Gill Catton · #6 (**permalink**) 12-04-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by posie

Leave it for the other carnivors to eat, but if it distresses you, or you need it moved for any other reason, you could tie a rope round it's legs and drag it to under the hedge or somewhere similar where it's out of your way. As said many animals and birds need it especially this time of year for their babies. It would be an ideal opportunity to do some animal/bird/insect etc. observations and photography, with that valued 'bait' there...Posie..

Might need a peg for your nose in warm weather

lh6668 · #7 (**permalink**) 12-04-2010, 11:37 AM

Hi
Thanks for all your replies. I had wondered about just leaving it, for nature to run it's course. Just wasn't sure. Luckily I can avoid it so don't have to move it. An interesting idea about taking photography - especially as I'm sure that the beautiful Red Kites will be enjoying a feast! It makes me feel happy that the sad death of a wild deer can be of benefit for the other beautiful wildlife.
Thanks again
Laura

posie · #8 (**permalink**) 12-04-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Gill Catton

Might need a peg for your nose in warm weather

That's another reason for moving it , put it well away from any house, or domestic animals (It'll attract flies as well)

lh6668 · #9 (**permalink**) 12-04-2010, 11:51 AM

Thanks Posie,
Luckily for me, it's right on the other side of the field - away from all buildings and the bridle path/footpath. And I can keep my dogs away from it. Thankfully it couldn't be in a better place. If it happens again, nearer the above - then I'll definitely have to move it. Fingers crossed that never happens!
Cheers
Laura

posie · #10 (**permalink**) 12-04-2010, 11:58 AM

Should be interesting, you'll have the crow family chasing other species off, you might even see foxes gnawing joints off to take to feed cubs in their den. etc,etc. I suppose birds of prey do eat carrion as well .You are in for a very interesting time, let us know what you see, Laura....Posie.