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I scared off the first deer of spring tonight. I opened my front door too fast, so that the light flooded out quickly and there was too much noise, and I heard the startled deer run down the street. They must have been right at the edge of my front yard. My eyes were not yet adjusted to the darkness, and the moon being in the west lighted me for them but not them for me, so I didn't see how many were there, but it sounded as though there might have been at least three. I'd like to have some night vision goggles, so I could check out the yard before I go outside. It would be easier not to startle them if I knew where they were. Poor deer. I hope that this bad experience doesn't put them off coming to this stret again. Maybe I could plant something they like to eat in the front yard. Something besides the rose bushes, I mean. I wonder if they would like celery? Fennel, perhaps? Hmm, what would be a good deer snack? Hey, I know! A big block of salt! Deer would probably enjoy a salt lick as much as horses do. I think I'll call a feed store and see how much one would cost.

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deer love salt licks. the people in my hometown put them up for them, and you see them at them all the time. they also seem to like ferns, and apple trees.

YES yes!! They DO definately like salt blocks! After they are sure you are OK, & visit your (their) salt block(s) regualarly, you'd be nice to put a waterer very near by. I do not know how far water is... available- safely for them. I know they do always enjoy a drink of fresh clean water- after licking salt. The container for this water may be a bit of a challenge, as a bucket usually won't work well. A low-to-the-ground shallow trough is best.... and a small kiddie;s swimming pool is GREAT. They will love you forever & make your place a regulat stop. After you have established your trustworthyness with these things, I tell you POSITIVELY- deer like cracked corn, molasses mixes. You can get this mix easily- most anywhere... as horse SWEET feed. (We call it Sweet 10- 'round here.... usually a 50lb bag is about $7) Cracked corn (a 50lb bag approx $3) is better nutritionally & is digested more easily than whole corn & is immediately used for body heat & energy. They like sweet molasses like we like chocolate. (Chocolate would make them sick, tho.... YOU eat the chocolate!:) )

I enjoy reading your posts, SO much, & look for words about the kitty's/cats & now will anxiously look forward to seeing about these deer. Good luck!

sending caring pink {{hugs}}

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salt lick...yes

hurray!