I'm looking for any information that would be helpful regarding a buck with what looks like an abscess or possible impacted tooth and how it will affect his lifespan.
We have watched this buck for the last 3 years, (he is definitely older than that), this spring we noticed the abscess, and it is still there as of this morning. We have not taken him because the deer in this area need his good genetics (not high fence). My father was planning on letting him have one more year to procreate, but we are now considering taking him now. It seems to have affected his left eye, and he chews differently (for obvious reasons).
I am looking to find out if this is just something that happens and he can overcome it, and if this is the case, is there anything we can put in the feeders to assist him....or if this is something that will make him suffer and result in him dying in the woods somewhere and wasting the meat.
Greatly appreciate any data or information!!
I have pictures, but I'm not sure how to include them here.
Thank you!
We have watched this buck for the last 3 years, (he is definitely older than that), this spring we noticed the abscess, and it is still there as of this morning. We have not taken him because the deer in this area need his good genetics (not high fence). My father was planning on letting him have one more year to procreate, but we are now considering taking him now. It seems to have affected his left eye, and he chews differently (for obvious reasons).
I am looking to find out if this is just something that happens and he can overcome it, and if this is the case, is there anything we can put in the feeders to assist him....or if this is something that will make him suffer and result in him dying in the woods somewhere and wasting the meat.
Greatly appreciate any data or information!!
I have pictures, but I'm not sure how to include them here.
Thank you!
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