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Mange
Jul 29, 2013 6:23:10 GMT -7
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Post by angelhelp on Jul 29, 2013 6:23:10 GMT -7
This doe has apparently decided that our yard has the choicest trail nibbles. I suspect she's either been shunned by her peers or otherwise ostracized; other deer visit, but in small groups, whereas this doe is always seen alone. My question is whether, post-shtf, she'd be a viable food source. I'd think extra precautions would be needed to prevent the spread of the mange mites, but beyond that, I'm not sure.  |
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Mange
Jul 29, 2013 15:02:55 GMT -7
Post by woodyz on Jul 29, 2013 15:02:55 GMT -7
There being two types, the most common a mite on the skin, I would not completely ignore it as a food source. The second type is an immune system disorder and Because it can be passed from mother to child when nursing I would suspect some substance must be within the internal organs and may/could be passed along when eating them.
If you wanted to try to help this deer, I would make two suggestions, put out a mineral block and get some sweet feed like for a horse or you can get some hen scratch and mix in some molasses or pancake syrup. (sweet feed will already have the molasses in it) Then lightly sprinkle the feed with some Diatomaceous Earth. The dirt will help with any parasites and the molasses will cover up any reluctance of the deer to the dirt on it.
If it is mites, the other deer can get it, if it is the immune system they can not. I would suspect it is the former with them outing her.
If it was me, and not in a SHTF situation, I would shoot her and put her in a plastic bag and haul her to the landfill.
Just my .02
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Mange
Aug 3, 2013 19:15:53 GMT -7
Post by mrmike on Aug 3, 2013 19:15:53 GMT -7
That's got to be uncomfortable. There is medication for 2 of the 3 types of parasitic mange, maybe you could get some and slip it into some food. I do also agree with Woodyz though. Its shunned and probably weak so it will end up as dinner for a hand full of coyote probably who will in turn most likely end up with mange as well. I like the idea of slipping it some medicine though.
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Post by angelhelp on Aug 3, 2013 20:30:04 GMT -7
I'm going to see if my new vet will have any answers since my cats are due for the annual shots. We have no coyotes in the immediate area, but slipping her some meds in an apple or in several apples would be easy.
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Mange
Aug 4, 2013 5:19:52 GMT -7
Post by mrmike on Aug 4, 2013 5:19:52 GMT -7
I like it! Try it!
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