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    Actual profitability for someone starting up

    I have been learning a lot about the deer industry lately and there is one question I haven't been able to find a good answer to. With all of the new farms popping up all of the time, is there really enough demand from hunting lodges purchasing big deer? I know there are many other ways to make...
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    Really want to start it.

    I'm looking to start farming fallow deer here in California. Anyone from California or anywhere else that is somewhat close by. I'm in southern California and interested in looking at a couple farms to get an idea on how and maybe get some knowledge from a seasoned farmer
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    Maybe the start of pneumonia in fawn

    I have a 10 week old fawn. This morning she got a little choked on her bottle and this afternoon she has some labored breathing with some noise. Should I be concerned about pneumonia? She ate most of her afternoon bottle and is still interested in nibbling on grass. Also I've been feeding canned...
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    Looking To start a deer Farm

    New to Deer farming. Looking to get a small deer farm started once more knowledge is in place. Located in Oklahoma, and would like to visit a few farms to see how operations work. Tyring to piece as much together as possible before getting started. Any help greatly appreciated. Look forward to...
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    Where to start

    Mattw I found this site from the question my family is asking "Can we raise deer" I have recently purchased 12 aceres in delta county ,TX. Knowing much work will be involved I believe we have a good start.now it's just finding resources and asking the right questions. We are quickly seeing the...
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    How to start out?

    Hi im in the process of planning for my farm and was curious how everyone here started out with their deer. Did you buy bred does? fawns? does and bucks? and can you also give me the reason why you did what you did. thank you.
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    EHD Time to start battling it NOW

    You can battle, kill and stay ahead of the EHD midge fly with the proper chemicals and equipment. I have a farm that is located in the southeast corner of Alabama. Being this far south I battle EHD every year. I have won the war against it, the proper chemical, chemical strength and applicator...
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    Want to start deer farm

    I live in North Dakota and was thinking about starting a little hobby deer farm. I don't know anything about raising them. I was wondering where I could get just some cheaper ones just to start out then maybe stick more money into it? Also how much feance would I need to have maybe 4 does and 1...
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    Wanting to start a new farm in ohio

    I would like to say thank you for any help before hand. My first question is does anyone here process their own deer to sell the venison to the public on site? What type of licenses would you need to do that? I've called the state and left messages, but I'm still with out a call back. How...
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    Start up cost

    I know I'm crazy, but have always wanted to raise a few whitetail deer, more just for a hobby then go from there. Just want to get an idea of "mom and pop" start up cost, I don't have millions to start some big farm just a few acres to start with. Any input would be very welcome. Thank you D
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    Gladiator XL 2013 Start to Finish Pictures

    Had a lot of people wanting pictures of Gladiator XL so I figured this was as good of a place as any to keep a grow out library! He is definitely something special. Hope you guys enjoy! Also a quick reminder that for those of you that do not do LAP AI or don't want to chance splitting...
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    Looking to start in Iowa

    Hi all new to the site. My wife and I are looking at starting a small farm, near Indianola Iowa. We have 20 acres and access to more if needed at a later time. We are looking at starting out with 3 does and 1 buck. I have done a lot of reading on your site and done some other research. I am...
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    just to start the day right.

    How do you starve an Obama supporter? It's really very simple. Just hide their food stamps under their work shoes.
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    when do buck fawns start to show buttons?

    i just had 4 buck fawns this year and my first year i had 3 does just wondering when about they start showing there buttons ? thanks
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    Fresh Start Need Ideas!!

    I have had a small deer farm for 4 years now and we have some good deer, "one which just dropped his horns yesturday and was scored 203 5/8 @2 yrs old!!", but we are going to be picking up the small herd and moving in the next year or so and I would like everyones opinion on Pen setups. We are...
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    when do you start giving fawns pellet food ?

    when do you start giving fawns pellet food ?