Buck in doe pen

I'd put him with the does. He may continue to intimidate the other bucks through the fence though. Sight barrier or moving as far away as possible would possibly help. Let us know what happens. Most bucks don't seem to care during the summer, but I've heard of a couple that go absolutely nuts if you take them away from their does.

I have seen many many GREAT sires grow antlers in with does. Every deer is a little different.

We left our breeder buck in with "his" does for several years. Until one year I caught him trying to Play with one of the day old fawns. Then a couple of weeks later I found a fawn dead in the pen, thought he may have been the cause. Now after he looses his antlers I move him in with my yearling bucks. I worry about putting him in with the older bucks, I'm afraid they may hurt him. (he's 9 yrs old) He seems to enjoy being with other bucks and he's top dog which makes him happy. Hasn't seemed to affect his antler growth one way or another. This years rack is his biggest ever. Good to see you back on DC. Hope your feeling better.



Sandy Malone

Pasture Prime Farm

Rush, NY