Ask BDS – How Do I Protect My Garden From Deer
We understand why some gardeners are frustrated by the presence of deer in their gardens – we’re here to help! Learn more about preventing and discouraging deer from visiting your garden
We understand why some gardeners are frustrated by the presence of deer in their gardens – we’re here to help! Learn more about preventing and discouraging deer from visiting your garden
Deer are regularly reported in urban gardens or housing estates and members of the public often wonder if there is any action that they ought take.
In most cases there is no need to do anything. The species most regularly encountered in built up areas tend to be roe or muntjac. Both are small and generally solitary, and are often content to live in close proximity to humans.
Although deer are not always welcome visitors to the garden, the BDS is often asked if food can be put out for them. In fact there is really no need to feed wild deer as they can usually find all that they need naturally, even during dry conditions.
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