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rourobouros t1_itotpoq wrote

It's unusual to see this year's fawn with a buck, though I see he's got buds on his head. Usually they stay with Mom for two years before striking out on their own, normally forming a small group of the same age until they grow to full size. I've always got four to eight hanging around hoping I'll leave the orchard gate open or the ducks will leave them something.

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River_Hippie18 OP t1_itpxgud wrote

Mom is in the back right behind the two bucks, she was eating the apples on the ground. It’s the rut right now so the buck is looking for does pretty common for this time of year.

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rourobouros t1_itqzbgy wrote

Definitely common this time of year. Now it adds up. Or else these are absolutely fantastic decoys.

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lurker-1969 t1_itourgy wrote

Yup, definately an out of character picture. Sure this isn't a couple of decoys?

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River_Hippie18 OP t1_itpxl3q wrote

It’s the rut, not uncommon at all for this time of year.

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