Yarrow, also known as Achillea millefolium or Milfoil, is a traditional herb native to Asia, Europe, and North America, though now it could grow wildly. You may already know that Yarrow is toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to achilleine and alkaloid toxins. Does this also mean that it is harmful to deer, and …
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Sorghum which is also called the great millet or Indian millet, is such a lovely treat, not just for the nutritional value it provides. Still, its versatility is the main reason the crop is leading successfully in the USA, Africa, and Asia. Use it for food, feed, fodder, and fuel this great Indian millet will …
While no plant is truly safe from a hungry deer, true artichokes are not typically a deer’s first choice. Deer tend to avoid eating most artichoke plants due to their prickly texture. Some artichokes are even known to repel deer! Keep reading to learn which artichokes are best for keeping deer away! Are globe artichokes …
As a farmer living in an area dominated by deer herds, you must understand the type of plants that these ferocious eaters love munching on. By doing so, you can decide ways to protect your plants or even avoid growing such plants altogether to keep away the deer. One of the most recently asked questions …
Beets are a popular and healthy food choice for deer! From the leafy greens down to the buried roots, beets of all types are commonly used as deer feed or foraged by wild deer. Here’s everything you need to know about deer and beets! Best Parts of Beets While every part of beet is attractive …
Deer are cute and good-looking animals; however, they are herbivores and ferocious eaters. As an aspiring farmer, the sight of a deer herd leisurely grazing in your garden is sure to give you headaches and chills. Even so, not all is lost, as there are ranunculus plants you can grow in your garden to keep …
Indeed, deer eat soybeans; it is among their favorite foods, together with corn, green beans, and pumpkin. Deer eat soybeans from when they are germinating to when ready for harvest. The beans are nutritional for deer, especially with proteins from the pods and roughage from the soybean plant. Knowing that deer eat soybeans is not …
Deer are herbivores, which means they feed on vegetation. From fruits and vegetables to leaves and twigs – all of these can be a part of a deer’s diet. Deer will also eat plenty of nuts, like hazelnuts, pecans, and other such nuts. They also eat the twigs and leaves from the trees of these …
In a nutshell, pumpkin is amongst a deer’s favorite foods. However, deer prefer eating the guts of the pumpkin rather than its shell, which is why you should break the pumpkin open before you feed it to a deer. So you know your Initial answer but if you’re wondering how to properly feed pumpkins to …
Did you know deer will consume bananas if the fruit is available to them? Bananas are not a regular part of a deer’s diet. However, if someone puts the fruit out for the deer, they will likely not refuse the offer. A banana offers copious amounts of potassium and fiber. However, beyond that, the fruit …
